Using the classic Mickey Spillane motif of revenge as its theme, this special collection centers on stories of murderous retribution by some furious females. With tales by such award-winning authors as Margaret Maron, Joan Hess, and Sharyn McCrumb, no mystery lover will be able to resist this outstanding anthology of dangerous dames. Vengeance is hers: an introduction / by Max Allan Collins—Sex is my vengeance / by Mickey Spillane—Pounds of flesh / by Valerie Frankel—One good turn / by J.A. Jance—Belated revenge / by Christine Matthews—Couldja die / by Annette Meyers—Pictures in the stars / by L.J. Washburn—No, I'm not Jane Marple, but since you ask— / by Margaret Maron—The other woman / by Wendi Lee—Where is she? Where did she go to? / Dorothy B. Hughes—Family tradition / by Susan Rogers Cooper—A front-row seat / by Jan Grape—Reunion queen / by Barbara Collins—Subway / by S.J. Rozan—Hot prowl / by Mary Wings—The Maggody files: time will tell / Joan Hess—Dust devil / Nancy Pickard—Among my souvenirs / Sharyn McCrumb