The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away    by Marcus Sakey
Price: $0.99 USD. 8180 words. Published on July 19, 2010. .
Nominated for both a Thriller and a Macavity, this short story is a haunting exploration of the wounds our warriors bear--not all of which are visible. For one soldier back from Iraq, the war is far from over. When his old squadmate comes to him for help, he sets off a chain of events that will lead him to question everything he believes—and just how far he’s willing to go.

The Days When You Were Anything Else    by Marcus Sakey
Price: $0.99 USD. 9040 words. Published on July 19, 2010. .
Frank has been many things: father,husband, protector, thief. Then a prison term took it all away. Now his daughter only calls to say that she hates him. And he can't blame her. But when a man shows up with a cheap Chinese pistol and the locket his daughter once wore, Frank has to decide how far he will go prove his love—and save her life. (This short story also appears in SCAR TISSUE)

As Breathing    by Marcus Sakey
Price: $0.99 USD. 6200 words. Published on July 19, 2010. .
Sammy’s the planner, good with electronics, surveillance, computers. Billy Dexter is the point man, the finisher. For years they were the most sought-after hit team in the country--until Dex stopped killing. But when the woman he loves is in trouble, Dex discovers that murder is an easy habit to return to—for him, it’s as natural as breathing.(This short story also appears in SCAR TISSUE)

No One    by Marcus Sakey
Price: $0.99 USD. 4950 words. Published on July 19, 2010. .
"That’s what this is like. Exhibitionism without risk. No one will hear me. Of course, they say God is always watching, but circumstances being what they are, I’m guessing not.” This short story also appears in the anthology SCAR TISSUE: SEVEN STORIES OF LOVE AND WOUNDS.

Scar Tissue: Seven Stories of Love and Wounds    by Marcus Sakey
Price: $2.99 USD. 36580 words. Published on July 19, 2010. .
From the bestselling author of THE BLADE ITSELF and GOOD PEOPLE comes an anthology of seven short stories. Featuring both award-winners and previously unpublished works, these tales of men and women pushed to--and beyond--the ragged edge demonstrate why National Public Radio declared Sakey writes "crime drama for the 21st century."