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>