Midsummer Mysteries

The Crime Writers' Association
Drama, vivid characters and intrigue abound in a thrilling collection of 19 original short stories by leading contemporary crime writers in an anthology of stories from the Crime Writers' Association (CWA). Founded in 1953 by acclaimed author John Creasey (1908-73), the Association grew to include luminaries of the thriller and detective story genres, from critic Julian Symons (1912-94); to great names of British crime fiction, such as Elizabeth Ferrars, John Bude, and Josephine Bell; as well as developing what has become the prestigious CWA Dagger Awards. Written for the theme of ‘Midsummer mysteries’, the 19 authors and stories span a midsummer eve-murder mystery weekend in a fairytale castle and White Nights in Latvia; as well settings on a Scottish fishing trip, and a mysterious well in the remote Californian countryside. Mixing detective stories with mysterious and thrilling tales the authors represent a cross-section of the best of British – and international – contemporary crime-writing; many of whom have also won or been nominated for CWA Daggers. An enthralling collection for lovers of British crime-writing, old and new. The anthology comprises stories by: L.C. Tyler; Kate Ellis; William Burton McCormick; S.J. Bennett; Judith Cutler; Helen Fields; Chris Curran; Christine Poulson; Chris Simms; Martin Edwards; Jacquie Rogers; J.C. Bernthal; Luke Deckard; Victoria Dowd; Paula Lennon; G.M. Malliet; Tom Mead; Meeti Shroff-Shah; and Art Taylor.

Hardback with two ribbon markers
Embossed and foil-stamped cover; decorative printed page edge
20 x 12.5cm
415 pages