Hate and greed knows no boundaries in the lives of many. The branches of a family tree are often broken by the murderous connections of those around them. An inheritance is stolen, voices are heard, women are hunted, revenge is sought, and vows are broken. These six short stories, plus two novella excerpts, illustrate that connection of hate, greed and how family can be the deadliest of all. The saying of "blood is thicker than water" has no meaning within the lives of these families.