`` but since every third guy in this county wears motorcycle boots , cowboy boots or construction boots , that narrows our suspect pool down to about two thousand guys . '' that seemed to give maya some strength . she gripped the scalloped edge of the washbasin and closed her eyes , willing to feel just a little bit of that joy . this has been good for me too . i was preparing to ignore their gossip when i caught two words : `` kittens '' and `` hunter . '' 