Crime and murder flourish under the cover of darkness and stormy weather. Bad weather seems to bring out the worst in some people. Edward Bulwer-Lytton's oft-mocked opening sentence sets the stage for eighteen delightful tales of mischief, mayhem, and misadventure in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

This anthology is a product of the Twin Cities Chapter of Sisters in Crime. Sisters in Crime is a national organization founded to promote the professional development of women crime writers and to help them achieve equality in the industry. Membership is open to both women and men, as evidenced by the stories in this collection.