Malice Domestic, an annual mystery convention, has become a celebration of the traditional mystery story. On the occasion of Malice Domestic's 25th anniversary, Verena Rose and Rita Owen have compiled a selection of essays, speeches, program notes, and other contributions from a virtual "Who's Who" of Mystery ¿the stellar names in the field who have made Malice an event not to be missed for fans and professionals alike. Here are contributions from or about such luminaries as Charlaine Harris, Rochelle Krich, Patricia Moyes, Parnell Hall, Jan Burke, Carole Nelson Douglas, Sharyn McCrumb, Daniel Stashower, Dick Francis, Sue Grafton, Angela Lansbury¿and many, many more!