As Breathing — Marcus Sakey

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.

A short story from the author of THE BLADE ITSELF and GOOD PEOPLE.

* This story appears in the collection SCAR TISSUE

Marcus Sakey is the author of four novels, three of which are in development as feature films. He has been nominated for or won an Anthony, Barry, Macavity, Strand Critic's Circle, Reader's Choice, Crimespree, Dilys, Crime Shot, Romantic Times, and ITW Thriller Award.

Praise for Marcus Sakey:

"The new reigning prince of crime fiction." - Chicago Tribune
"An astoundingly good writer." - San Jose Mercury News
"Crime drama for the 21st century." - National Public Radio