Psychological elements run deep in this collection of short fiction. A breathless prison break. A deadly chain of events linking small town residents. Amoral and murderous game developers. Shooting a man in the head is one girl's lucky charm. A killer socialized with systematic waste disposal. Mass homicidal hypnotism in NOLA. Chris Roy's 'Heroics And Cruelties' is a mix of short thrillers and chillers, all of it noir. This book contains graphic violence and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.