{"product_id":"seasonal-work-stories","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","brand":"Laura Lippman","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":53148376989987,"sku":"9780063144026","price":15.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/2258\/5123\/files\/9780063144026.jpg?v=1741142402","url":"https:\/\/epicreads.com\/products\/seasonal-work-stories","provider":"Epic Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}