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