Seasonal Work LP - Laura Lippman - Bog

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.