Seasonal Work

<p><strong><em>New York Times</em> 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.</strong></p><p><strong>A first-rate collection an obvious must for the legions of Lippman fans but also great reading for anyone who savors short crime fiction. -- <em>Booklist </em>(starred review)</strong></p><br/><p>The award-winning master of psychological suspense is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories.</p><p>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.</p><p>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<em> </em>is an excellent cover for all kinds of secrets.</p><p>In Slow Burner a husband's secret cell phone proves to be a dicey temptation for a suspicious wife.</p><p>A father's hidden past piques the curiosity of a young snoop in The Last of Sheila-Locke Holmes.</p><p>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.</p>