Author Description

From sleuth to victim, from sinner to saint and everything in between, women take center stage in this collection of eleven stories by award-winning author B.K. Stevens. Dying for detective stories? Rooting for revenge? Craving suspense? There's something for everyone in these tales of murder and mystery. "These finely crafted stories have it all-psychological heft, suspense, subtle humor-and the author's notes on each story are especially illuminating. A treat for lovers of the short story form and students of the craft of writing." -Linda Landrigan, Editor, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine "What a great collection of mysteries! B.K. Stevens does everything right in this book of stories: plot, characters, setting, dialogue-it all rings true. It's easy to see why she's considered one of the best writers in the genre." -John Floyd, Edgar-nominated author of Clockwork and Deception "Stevens' irresistible sparkling wit and style start on the first page and never let up!" -Kaye George, national bestselling mystery author