Legend has it that a cat has nine lives, but this cat has nine tales: tales of murder, mystery, intrigue, and revenge. Written by both new and established authors, alike, they are gathered together in our second annual Mystery Times collection.Selected from more than one hundred entries, they were rated by three panels of judges. Each judge was given the same set of parameters to use, and each brought his or her own unique talents and tastes to the task at hand.There is something here for every mystery fan, from hard-boiled to paranormal. Each one is a small bite of mystery that will satisfy and delight even the most discerning of readers. So sit down and indulge.We guarantee you won't be able to stop with just one!