13 O'Clock: an anthology of crime stories

The clock strikes 13 again! Crime lovers gather ‘round – it’s story time. In this second volume of their crime anthology series, the Mesdames of Mayhem are thrilled to bring you 15 tales of desperation and evil deeds. From courtroom drama to identity theft, from cottage country to the city’s deadly pace – crime is everywhere, and in every era. The Mesdames of Mayhem are 16 friends who are established Canadian crime authors. Most of the Mesdames have won or been short-listed for major crime writing awards, including the Arthur Ellis, Bony Blithe, Bony Pete, CWA’s Debut Dagger, Derringer, MWA’s Edgar, Indie and Polar Expressions. To learn more about our novels and stories, follow the links in these pages and visit our website at www dot mesdamesofmayhem dot com. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword, M.H. Callway Perfect Timing, Melodie Campbell Pulling a Rabbit, Catherine Astolfo Thrice the Brinded Cat, Joan O'Callaghan Being Leda Fox, Lynne Murphy Life Lesson, Ed Piwowarczyk Glow Grass, M.H. Callway The Test of Time, Melodie Campbell The Bench Rests, Rosemary Aubert The 14th of Forever, Donna Carrick Beat the Clock, Catherine Dunphy Troubled Times, Lisa de Nikolits Nick of Time, Rosemary McCracken Life is a Big Headache, Sylvia Maultash Warsh Hidden, Jane Petersen Burfield Mirror, Mirror, Cheryl Freedman Afterword, Joan O'Callaghan Acknowledgments, Donna Carrick