The Best British Mysteries

The Best British Mysteries

by Maxim Jakubowski (Author)

Synopsis

Since the golden age of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, British mystery-writers have captivated readers all over the world. Now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, British mysteries are more popular than ever. This collection brings together the most spine-tingling, page-turning stories by Britain s greatest exponents of the genre. Every mystery-lover will relish Ian Rankin s gripping Rebus mystery (Tell Me Who to Kill); Reginald Hill s new Dalziel and Pascoe story (The Game of Dog); an exclusive new adventure for John Mortimer s loveable Rumpole of the Bailey (Rumpole and the Scales of Justice); and a long-awaited, one-off return from Colin Dexter (The Double Crossing). With new stories from bestselling writers Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Lindsey Davis and Peter Robinson, and exclusive stories from some of Britain s most exciting up-and-coming young crime-writers, this bumper collection is a devilishly good read - and the perfect gift for any mystery-lover."

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 380
Edition: New
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 01 Aug 2004

ISBN 10: 074908300X
ISBN 13: 9780749083007

Media Reviews
Imaginatively compiled and deftly edited by Maxim Jakubowksi, The Best British Mysteries is an impressive and rivetingly entertaining anthology of chilling mystery and suspense tales drawn from the very cream of British crime writers. An often dark, sometimes demented, but always enthralling compilation of delectably selected tales of mystery and suspense, The Best British Mysteries is a must read compendium for dedicated mystery story enthusiasts. -- Midwest Book Review
Author Bio
Maxim Jakubowski worked for many years in publishing before opening the now-famous Murder One, the world's largest specialist bookstore. He is known in his own right as a novelist, as literary director of the Crime Scene Festival held every July at London's National Film Theatre, and writes a monthly column on crime fiction for The Guardian. A winner of both the Karel and the Anthony awards, he is a regular broadcaster on radio and TV. He has edited over 40 anthologies in the fields of crime, SF and fantasy and erotica, many of which have been best sellers.