Can You Hear Me Now?

"Can You Hear Me Now” was originally published in 2009 in Two of the Deadliest: New Tales of Lust, Greed and Murder from Outstanding Women of Mystery edited by Elizabeth George. “Wicked little stories from old hands and relative neophytes,” the Seattle Times enthused. When asked about her contribution, Marcia said, “The story was inspired by a train trip I took to New York City where the guy sitting next to me was up to some funny business on his cell phone. By the time we reached Penn Station, I knew that he had to die, and exactly how to do it! Who doesn't like to see a rude cell phone user get his comeuppance?”

Marjorie Ann, the heroine of “Can You Hear Me Now?” also stars in two earlier stories, “With Love, Marjorie Ann” and “Driven to Distraction,” both available for the Nook.