Fairy tales have caught the imagination of readers--and writers--for generations. The themes that so enchanted the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen also fascinate mystery writers of today, and are the mainstay of their stories--themes of envy, greed, jealousy, spite, revenge, and of course, a life-or-death climax. Now, in the hands of some of the most respected mystery writers of the decade, stories such as the confinement of Rapunzel, the peril of Little Red Riding Hood, and many others are given a compelling, suspenseful twist. But unlike the well-known traditional tales, the endings found here aren't always the familiar ones you remember--or expect.Contributors include: ? Doug Allyn ? Simon Brett ? Gary Braunbeck ? Jon Breen ? Simon Clark ? Mat Coward ? Bill Crider ? Peter Crowther ? Janet Dawson ? William DeAndrea ? Brendan DuBois ? Elizabeth Engstrom ? Ed Gorman ? Jane Haddam ? John Helfers ? Joan Hess ? Edward D. Hoch ? John Lutz ? Sharyn McCrumb ? Audrey Peterson ? Gillian Roberts ? Les Roberts ? Kristine Kathryn Rusch ? Anne Wingate