What would you do if you thought your coworker was getting away with murder-literally? Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mold perfectly: strangler gloves, calculated charm, dashing good looks that give a leg up in any field . . . including fields of unmarked graves. The new office temp is definitely a serial killer. Jake Ripper finds a welcome distraction in his combative and enigmatic new coworker. He hasn´t come across anyone as interesting as Dolores in a long time. But when mere curiosity evolves into a darkly romantic flirtation, Jake can´t help but wonder if, finally, he´s found someone who really sees him, skeletons in the closet and all. Until Dolores asks Jake´s help to dispose of a body . . . A morbidly funny and emotionally resonant novel about the ways life-and love-can sneak up on us (no matter how much pepper spray we carry).