A devoted housekeeper embarks on a quest to find the truth behind her employer's murder. A washed-up Hollywood actor gets one last, high-stakes chance to revive his career. A man makes an impulsive visit to his hometown, and learns more about his past than he bargained for. In these twelve electrifying tales (including six written just for this anthology) Jeffery Deaver proves once again his gift for suspense and plot twists, and the highlights include lengthier tales centered on his series characters Lincoln Rhyme, Kathryn Dance, and John Pellam.