A phone sex worker who seizes a golden opportunity to turn the tables on a sinister abuser; a jailbird who finds an unexpected new outlet for his talent for forgery; a conjuror whose spurned wife discovers the secret of his most terrifying stage stunt. Ian P. Oliver has written a dozen short stories dealing with love and hate, lust and loathing, rage and retribution. All have a twist in the tale. Not recommended for bedtime reading, if you want a peaceful night's sleep.