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Genre: Fiction & Related Items / Crime & Mystery

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Maxim Jakubowski has once again compiled a blockbuster collection of the year’s most outstanding short crime fiction published in the UK. His aim is always to present the whole breadth of crime, mystery and thriller writing, from gentle stories of detection to puzzling historical labyrinths full of devious characters and sharp social comment about our imperfect society in some savage, and often scary stories.

Last year saw a fifth Crime Writers Association Short Story Dagger award for the series – for ‘Homework’ by Phil Lovesey, whose work features again in this year’s collection.

There is a new story by Ann Cleeves, whose fictional sleuth Vera Stanhope has created such a buzz in ITV prime-time drama Vera, starring Brenda Blethyn.

Making their debut in Best British Crime are many established names such as Reginald Hill, R. J. Ellory, John Lawton and Stuart Neville. Also represented are writers such as L. C. Tyler, Chris Ewan, Ian Ayris, Col Bury, Matt Hilton and Christine Poulson, some of whom have already made a name for themselves, while others are at the start of hugely promising careers.

Reviews

'An essential read for all crime fans.'
Publishing News
'A page-turning compendium of British talent that has captured the imagination of readers around the world.'
Crime Time