The "New York Times" bestselling author of the acclaimed Nina Reilly thrillers brings her prodigious storytelling gifts to this first-ever collecti...
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May 19, 2011
Nin
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I love, love story compilations/anthologies! I read this in November while visiting Dad's grave in the cemetery. It was rainy, the air cold, the sky a dull gray. And me, reading stories this sinister. I liked the plot of the nineteen short stories and enjoyed the twists. How the bad guys turn out to be good, how seemingly good guys have skeletons in their closets (or murderous tendencies). My faves in this collection are Dead Money, House Afire, The Furnace Man, Chocolate Milkshake, The Young La
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Feb 04, 2009
Kay
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It's not fair to use my ratings because I am not a fan of short stories. I picked this book up in the library because I've read all the other books she [they:] have written. Some of the stories were good and some weren't. I have books of short stories all over the house by some of my favorite authors [like Stephen King:] that have never been finished. Since this one has a due date, I can't leave it sitting to collect dust for the next 10 years.
Aug 13, 2011
Kelly
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I have trouble giving a short story collection more than 3 stars. This one came very close to 4. One Nina Reilly story, one involving a character from the Nina Reilly books and the rest were uncharted territory for me. Most of them quite good.
Nov 07, 2011
Alex
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This is a collection of tightly plotted short stories, many involving revenge. A welcome change of pace from the Nina Reilly novels (though Nina and Paul both make brief appearances).
Jan 22, 2011
Kae
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Book of Mystery short stories. Interesting, although the themes seemed a bit time-worn.
Jul 14, 2009
Kyra
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A great going to sleep book, weird enough to keep your attention and short enough to last just long enough to fall asleep
Jul 20, 2011
Cathie
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Good collection of stories with some good twists and closure at the end. I like short stories that have a good ending and not leave me hanging. There were several I really liked and noticed a lot of disgruntled wife stories... I liked trying to guess which sister wrote which story and could definitely tell the story they wrote together, "Juggernaut" which was probably my favorite of the whole bunch.
Oct 19, 2008
Pamela
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Two sisters, Pamela & Mary, write under the name of Peri. These stories are written by both or by either one individually. They do not tell who wrote most of them. Interesting insight into their individual personalities (if we only knew who was whom). Their joint mysteries benefit from their shared writing technique.
Mar 16, 2008
Beth
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Even though I have all of Perri O'Shaunessey books to date, this one is not a Nina Reilly novel so I actually didn't like it as much...if you like short stories, read them anyway...they're still good...
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