a collection of short stories featuring Joe Tyler, Noah Braddock and others. Frozen In Time – A single moment can change a life. Experience the hours leading up to Elizabeth's abduction in this companion story to THREAD OF HOPE. Take a sneak peek into Joe and Lauren's lives and re-live the happy before and the horrifying after of their child's disappearance. ** Jacked Up – Average cop Jack Foye is almost to retirement. Almost ready to ride off in the sunset on his fat pension. Almost ready to make the mistake of his life. ** Twisted Sister – Two sisters knock off a check-cashing joint, opening a world of new opportunities – and problems – for them. Tying up loose ends might cause their whole plan to unravel...if there ever was a plan in the first place. ** Sparring Partner – Lucy Montoya lives a life of torture and hell in the beautifully rugged mountains of Colorado. One ski pole – and a split decision – just might set her free. ** The Beginning of the End – Noah Braddock & Liz Santangelo finally settle into a stable, less-flammable relationship. Will a secret Liz has kept destroy their new-found trust...or bring them closer together? This short story takes place between the events in the Noah Braddock mysteries WICKED BREAK and LIQUID SMOKE.