Seasonal Work. Stories

New York Times bestseller Laura Lippman showcases why she is one of today's top crime writers in this acclaimed collection of suspenseful stories featuring fierce women-including one never-before-published novella."A first-rate collection, an obvious must for the legions of Lippman fans, but also great reading for anyone who savors short crime fiction." - Booklist (starred review)The award-winning master of psychological suspense is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories.
In the never-before-published "Just One More, " a married couple-longing for that old romantic spark-creates a playful diversion that comes with unexpected consequences. Lippman's beloved Baltimore PI Tess Monaghan keeps a watchful eye on a criminally resourceful single father in "Seasonal Work, " while her mother, Judith, realizes that the life of "The Everyday Housewife" is an excellent cover for all kinds of secrets.
In "Slow Burner, " a husband's secret cell phone proves to be a dicey temptation for a suspicious wife. A father's hidden past piques the curiosity of a young snoop in "The Last of Sheila-Locke Holmes."Plus seven other 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.