Impressive. Eerie. Utterly fascinating. Through themes of love, murder, suicide, fame, bosses, and stalkers, Brad Carl dazzles readers with this short collection of gripping stories. "Pop Star" is the biographical account of a singer/songwriter, the ups and downs of her career, and a mysterious fan. "The Boss" is a mind-bending look at what it's like to be the self-conscious man in charge. And "In Her Room" is a fresh take on a classic premise: "Where am I? What happened?" Loaded with the chills and psychological suspense we now expect from Brad Carl, 5 Dead or Alive is a jewel of a compilation that will hold your attention from start to finish.