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The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Maxim Jakubowski
SeriesMammoth Books
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:544
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
ISBN/Barcode 9781845297114
ClassificationsDewey:823.0872080914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publication Date 27 March 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Leading crime critic Maxim Jakubowski presents this year's must-have collection of British crime fiction. This latest volume of the acclaimed annual collection presents over 20 short stories of murder mystery, selected from the very cream of new British crime fiction. Contributors include Lee Child, Colin Dexter, Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Len Deighton, John Harvey, and many more. This is an ideal present for anyone who has ever enjoyed a good murder-mystery. A page-turning compendium of British talent to capture the imagination of readers around the world.

Author Biography

Maxim Jakubowski is the editor of The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper, The Mammoth Book of Vintage Whodunnits, and the bestselling Mammoth Book of Erotica series, now into its seventh volume. A columnist for The Guardian, novelist and broadcaster, he lives in London where he owns the world-famous Murder One bookshop.

Reviews

An essential read for all crime fans. - Publishing News A veritable roll-call of crime-writing excellence. - The Times This collection boast a slew of British talent ... all on top form. - The Good Book Guide Like their protagonists, these stories are precise and calculating - Daily Telegraph A page-turning compendium of British talent that has captured the imagination of readers around the world - Crime Time