From the Civil War–era south to 1950s New York to the present day's gritty cities and seemingly innocuous suburbs, the eighteen stories in this anthology edited by the award-winning mystery writer Harlan Coben chart the complications—always surprising, sometimes deadly—that arise between lovers, dear friends, and even complete strangers coming together for a single, shocking encounter.
In Lee Child's "Safe Enough," a blue-collar city boy takes up with a wealthy suburban wife, with dire consequences. In Harlan Coben's "Entrapped," a woman's husband disappears and is replaced by a handsome impostor. In Laura Lippman's "One True Love," a high-end prostitute seeks a radical solution to a public relations problem. And in P. J. Parrish's "One Shot," a man returns to his childhood home to learn the truth about a long-ago tragedy.
Other contributors of original stories include Ridley Pearson, R. L. Stine, Jim Fusilli, Jeff Abbott, Charles Todd, and Tom Savage.
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The narrators do a superb job, whether it's getting into the persona of a federal agent...or a hysterical wife...or re-creating a tense father-son situation.
— AudioFile“Mystery fans will find much to enjoy, and it’s nice to see what authors known for their novels can do with short stories.”
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Mystery Writers of America is the premier organization for mystery writers,
professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and
those who are devoted to the genre. MWA is dedicated to promoting higher regard
for crime writing and recognition and respect for those who write within the
genre. They provide scholarships for writers, sponsor symposia and conferences,
present the Edgar Awards, and conduct other activities to further a better
appreciation and higher regard for crime writing.
Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-five languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with seventy-five million books in print worldwide. His Myron Bolitar series has earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards, and many of his books have been developed into Netflix series, including his adaptation of The Stranger, headlined by Richard Armitage, and The Woods.
Sara Connell is an author, speaker, and life coach who specializes in women’s health and empowerment. In 2009 she began hosting an Internet radio show, Being Woman: A Journey and Experience, which airs monthly. She has appeared frequently in the media, including as a regular sexuality/relationship/lifestyle expert for Fox News Chicago. Connell currently lives in Chicago, where she has a private women’s practice, teaches classes and workshops, and leads retreats both locally and around the world.