This exciting collaborative by the Private Eye Writers of America and Sisters in Crime contains short stories by well-known mystery writers including Sara Paretsky and Sue Grafton. The stories are presented in pairs, each linked to the other by a common theme or topic. The companion stories featured here are:


• ' A Little Missionary Work' by Sara Paretsky paired with ' Unfinished Business' by Rob Kantner


• ' Easy Go' by Lia Matera paired with ' Summary Judgment' by Jeremiah Healy


• ' Hangnail' by Margaret Maron paired with ' Silk Strands' by Julie Smith


• ' Safe House' by Loren Estleman paired with ' Strung Out' by Sara Paretsky