From Jeffery Deaver's tale of international terrorism to Lisa Jackson's dysfunctional family in the California wine country to Ridley Pearson's horrifying serial killer, this collection has something for everyone. Twenty-three bestselling and hot new authors in the thriller genre have submitted original stories to make up this unforgettable blockbuster.

The weapon /Jeffrey Deaver -- Remaking / Blake Crouch -- Iced / Harry Hunsicker -- Justice served / Mariah Stewart -- The circle / David Hewson -- Roomful of witnesses / R.L. Stine -- The house on Pine Terrace / Phillip Margolin -- The desert here and the desert far away / Marcus Sakey -- On the run / Carla Neggers -- Can you help me out here? / Robert Ferrigno -- Crossed double / Joe Hartlaub -- The lamented / Lawrence Light -- Vintage death / Lisa Jackson -- Suspension of disbelief / Tim Maleeny -- A calculated risk / Sean Chercover -- The fifth world / Javier Sierra -- Ghost writer / Gary Braver -- Through a veil darkly / Kathleen Antrim -- Bedtime for Mr. Li / David J. Montgomery -- Protecting the innocent / Simon Wood -- Watch out for my girl / Joan Johnston -- Killing time / Jon Land -- Boldt's broken angel / Ridley Pearson.