{"product_id":"seasonal-work-stories-isbn-9780063000032","title":"Seasonal Work: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A first-rate collection, an obvious must for the legions of Lippman fans, but also great reading for anyone who savors short crime fiction.” — \u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning master of psychological suspense is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLippman’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”\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis an excellent cover for all kinds of secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn “Slow Burner,” a husband’s secret cell phone proves to be a dicey temptation for a suspicious wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA father’s hidden past piques the curiosity of a young snoop in “The Last of Sheila-Locke Holmes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Lippman displays her uncanny understanding of human nature and all its foibles in this worthy collection of 12 stories involving deceit, violence, and psychological mayhem.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Some writers are good at novels but not short stories (or the other way around); Lippman aces both... they put on display Lippman’s skill at crafting suspense, her way of dropping a detail deep into the story that skews the reader’s perspective a little—or a lot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTampa Bay Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Her celebratory gift to avid fans and new readers alike is \u003cem\u003eSeasonal Work\u003c\/em\u003e, an electrifying collection of short stories, which includes a compelling new novella. Lippman is a literary luminary, shining as brightly as the towering, red neon Domino Sugars sign that proclaims “Home” to returning Baltimoreans.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookTrib\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Laura Lippman’s chronicles of Baltimore—and the human heart—shine in this collection of 12 short stories that examine betrayal and emotional blackmail that can spiral out of control. . . . Long-time fans of Lippman will devour \u003cem\u003eSeasonal Work\u003c\/em\u003e, which also serves as an entry point for new Lippman readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlorida Sun-Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"“A masterful collection... Zipping through this section of the collection is inevitable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWoman Around Town\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"All in all, this is a first-rate collection, an obvious must for the legions of Lippman fans, but also great reading for anyone who savors short crime fiction.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Lippman] only seems to be getting better.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This collection of a dozen delightful stories from Lippman (Tess Monaghan series; \u003cem\u003eDream Girl\u003c\/em\u003e) features resourceful women from many walks of life... A must for Lippman fans and devotees of female-empowerment crime fiction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Clever, well-paced, laced with humor and insight—damn fine short stories.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889616679141,"sku":"NP9780063000032","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063000032.jpg?v=1730231612","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/seasonal-work-stories-isbn-9780063000032","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}