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Will’s aunt hopes he will reconnect with his estranged son at Christmas, but he plans to murder his girlfriend’s husband for insurance money. His supposedly perfect crime encounters complications that threaten to make the holiday disastrously different.

Ohio politician Karen Dodd is murdered shortly after announcing her candidacy for governor and promoting strict gun controls. Lieutenant Dan Ledger investigates relatives, lobbyists, and a reporter, discovering that eccentric suspects conceal motives capable of turning dangerously serious.

When his martial arts coach dies during a tournament, teenager Matt Foley suspects murder despite the police ruling it accidental. Investigating with friends leads him to an illegal fight club and conflict with the adults around him.

Sign-language interpreter Jane Ciardi accepts a detective's assignment to observe a Deaf teenager, despite concerns about its ethics. Joining the girl's fitness center draws Jane into hidden activities connected to two murders, including that of her predecessor.

Interpreting at the murder trial of a Deaf man, Jane Ciardi wants to prevent a miscarriage of justice. Her fellow interpreter's handling of testimony raises ethical concerns, while Jane's observations place her own willingness to speak out under pressure.

Temporary secretary Leah Abrams welcomes an assignment at a successful diet center until a client apparently takes her own life. Her questions about the founder and staff uncover hidden troubles and put her in danger.

Eleven crime stories place women at the center as investigators, victims, and offenders. Detective puzzles, revenge, and suspense explore their varied roles, while the author’s accompanying notes explain the origins and creative choices behind each story.