A cunning collection of short stories from the master of misdirection with tales featuring the hugely popular series characters Lincoln Rhyme and Kathryn Dance. TENSION . . . An aging actor attempts to revive his career by entering a celebrity poker game for a reality TV show.Can he outwit his devious opponents, or is his fate doomed from the outset?CONSPIRACY . . . A successful crime writer dies under seemingly natural circumstances, but for one cop, doubts are lingering.There's certainly motive for murder - or is there more to the case than meets the eye?MURDER . . . Lincoln Rhyme is announced dead, shot by one of his suspects in cold blood.Is this the end of the line for the criminalist, or just another twist in the tale?
