Seasonal work : stories / Laura Lippman.
"New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman, the award-winning master of psychological suspense, is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories. In 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. Lippman'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' is an excellent cover for all kinds of secrets. In 'Slow Burner,' selected for The Best American Mystery Stories, a husband's secret cell phone proves to be a dicey temptation for a suspicious wife. A father's hidden past piques the curiosity of a young snoop in 'The Last of Sheila Locke-Holmes.' Plus seven other brilliantly crafted stories of deception, murder, dangerous games, and love gone wrong ..."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781669607458 :
- Physical Description: 1 audio media player (approximately 9 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
- Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2022]
- Copyright: ?2022
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from container. "Light." "Harper Audio." Previously released by HarperCollins Publishers, ?2022. Release date supplied by publisher. Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player. One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for listening. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Seasonal work -- The book thing -- The everyday housewife -- Cougar - Snowflake time -- Tricks -- Ice -- The last of Shelia-Locke Holmes -- Five fires -- Waco, 1982 -- Slow burner -- Just one more. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Performed by a full cast. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Monaghan, Tess (Fictitious character) > Fiction. Women > Fiction. Murder > Fiction. |
Genre: | Short stories. Detective and mystery fiction. Audiobooks. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Albright Memorial Library | TALKING BOOKS LIPPMAN (PA) (Text) | 50686016158128 | Adult Audio | Checked Out | 04/29/2024 |
Parkland Community Library | PA F LIP (Text) | 34422006215251 | Playaway | Available | - |
Western Pocono Community Library | PLAY F Lip (Text) | 31119000580275 | Adult Media Center | Available | - |
Summary:
"New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman, the award-winning master of psychological suspense, is in top form in this collection of diverse and diabolically clever stories. In 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. Lippman'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' is an excellent cover for all kinds of secrets. In 'Slow Burner,' selected for The Best American Mystery Stories, a husband's secret cell phone proves to be a dicey temptation for a suspicious wife. A father's hidden past piques the curiosity of a young snoop in 'The Last of Sheila Locke-Holmes.' Plus seven other brilliantly crafted stories of deception, murder, dangerous games, and love gone wrong ..."--