The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights

by Kellerman, Faye

• ISBN13: 9780446530392
• ISBN10: 0446530395
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-08-21
• Publisher: Grand Central Pub

Summary

Here the backdrop of contemporary California becomes fertile ground for Kellerman's riveting tales of murder, mystery, and family ties most sinister and deadly.... Among the first-rate short mysteries in this collection, the brand-new "Garden of Eden" and "Open House" feature the famous sleuthing duo Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus. "Bull's-Eye" introduced Cindy Decker to the crime-fiction world, and "Mr. Barton's Head Case" appears here for the very first time in English. In addition, two rare personal essays allow readers glimpses into Kellerman's private life, revealing her true grit in "Small Miracles" and childhood memories of working in her father's deli in the exquisite "Summer of My Womanhood." Compiled at last in one volume, the seventeen pieces in this book feature new introductions by the author and contribute to a unique, compelling portrait of one of America's top masters of suspense. A must-have collection for all mystery fans, The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights showcases how ordinary everyday experiences can be the genesis of extraordinary tales that unveil the darkest sins and secrets of the human heart.

Table of Contents

The garden of Eden	p. 1
Open house	p. 33
Bull's-eye	p. 69
A woman of mystery	p. 93
The stalker	p. 109
Mummy and Jack	p. 127
Bonding	p. 137
Discards	p. 155
Tendrils of love	p. 179
Malibu dog	p. 197
The back page	p. 211
Mr. Barton's head case	p. 223
Holy water	p. 247
Free parking	p. 277
The luck of the draw	p. 293
Small miracles	p. 307
The summer of my womanhood	p. 315
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