Prepare for edge-of-your-seat suspense in this Thriller Short. Originally published in THRILLER 2 (2009), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cussler. In this rousing Thriller Short from bestselling author Harry Hunsicker, the world was turned upside down when Tom, a middle-aged bank employee, decided to have an extramarital affair. Why? For Tom it was a need to press the accelerator of life to the floor. To be a man. To do things he would never even consider doing. The attraction between Chrissie and Tom was instantaneous. But an invitation to lunch leads to a high-octane ride that begins when they murder Bijoux Watson, a local drug dealer. High on crystallized amphetamine and heroin, Chrissie and Tom want it all, and Tom will stop at nothing to get it. Even if it means sacrificing his home, family, even his life. Don't miss any of these exciting stories from Thriller 2: The Weapon by Jeffery Deaver Remaking by Blake Crouch Iced by Harry Hunsicker Justice Served by Mariah Stewart The Circle by David Hewson Roomful of Witnesses by R.L. Stine The House on Pine Terrace by Phillip Margolin The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away by Marcus Sakey On the Run by Carla Neggers Can You Help Me Out Here? by Robert Ferrigno Crossed Double by Joe Hartlaub The Lamented by Lawrence Light Vintage Death by Lisa Jackson Suspension of Disbelief by Tim Maleeny A Calculated Risk by Sean Chercover The Fifth World by Javier Sierra Ghost Writer by Gary Braver Through a Veil Darkly by Kathleen Antrim Bedtime by Mr. Li by David J. Montgomery Protecting the Innocent by Simon Wood Watch Out for My Girl by Joan Johnston Killing Time by Jon Land Boldt's Broken Angel by Ridley Pearson