The award-winning master of psychological suspense is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories - including one never-before-published novella. These brilliantly crafted stories of deception, murder, dangerous games, and love gone wrong - irrefutable evidence that Laura Lippman's riveting fiction will more than satisfy any crime reader. "In a suspenseful collection of stories featuring fierce women--including one never-before-published novella--New York Times bestseller Laura Lippman showcases why she is one of today's top crime writers"-- Provided by publisher.

Seasonal work -- The book thing -- The everyday housewife -- Cougar - Snowflake time -- Tricks -- Ice -- The last of Shelia Locke-Holmes -- Five fires -- Waco, 1982 -- Slow burner -- Just one more.