In issue three:

"Oksana" by Robb T. White - Just a little blackmail, 21st century-style. The plan was perfect - except for the target.

"Soft Mouths" by Dustin Walker - Inexperienced drug-dealer Stacy is learning her lessons the hard way.

"Red Heels on Linoleum" by Ethan Robles - When you marry a mobster, you marry the mob, too...

"Simple" by Brandon Barrows - The best solution to most problems is often the simplest...

"Tibet has a Book of the Dead, too" by Coy Hall - A good grifter can make the mark feel good about being taken, but watch out for the touchy ones!

"Mark" by Mike McHone - Bill Cooley is the consummate con-man. Who could possibly take him?

"Aleatory" by Bruce Harris - Even the best-laid plans are subject to the whimsy of chance...

"Essex County Noir" (review) by Anthony Perconti

All brand-new material by top crime writers!