Daggers Drawn

NINETEEN CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING SHORT STORIES FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST IN CRIME FICTIONMaxim Jakubowski has edited all the great names in crime fiction and stories from his anthologies have won the CWA Dagger six times. Now he has collected 19 Dagger award-winning stories in one volume, making it the first retrospective deep dive into the CWA's archive of Dagger Award winners. Bringing together the greatest crime fictions authors such as Ian Rankin, Jeffery Deaver, John Connolly, Denise Mina, John Harvey and many more. Edgy, twisted and disturbing, Daggers Drawn is a visceral and thrilling collection showcasing the very best modern crime fiction has to offer.Contributors include:Ian RankinJeffery DeaverJohn ConnollyJohn HarveyDenise MinaJulian RathboneMartin Edwards Peter Lovesey Lauren Henderson Stella Duffy Peter O'Donnell (writing as Madeleine Brent) Danuta ReahCath Staincliffe Margaret Murphy L.C. Tyler Phil Lovesey Larry Beinhart Richard Lange Jerry Sykes

"A well written sharp, incisive crime story (much like a dagger thrust should be) is a thing of beauty. There are many in this anthology. Read and enjoy."– Frost Magazine"Quality and variety... are guaranteed."– Morning Star"Chilling and crafty, and full of devious characters. Not all of the victims are innocent, and the effects of each story will linger long after you close the volume."– The Girl Who Reads"It’s good to see earlier contributions from such luminaries as Peter O’Donnell, Julian Rathbone and Larry Beinhart among the star-studded cast which features Ian Rankin, Jeffrey Deaver, Denise Mina and John Harvey."– Shots Mag"The daggers are drawn, business ends out. An absolute must read for all crime fiction fans."– Advance the Plot"Edgy, twisted and disturbing, Daggers Drawn is a visceral and thrilling collection showcasing the very best modern crime fiction has to offer."– Book Lover's Boudoir"[A]n overall entertaining tale of short stories with quite a few enjoyable tales to entice the reader."– Run Along the Shelves"I'd definitely recommend this great collection for anyone who is a crime fiction fan."– Snazzy Books"[A]n engrossing and entertaining read."– Annarellix Review

Maxim Jakubowski is a noted anthology editor with over 70 volumes to his credit, including Invisible Blood. A publisher for over 20 years, he was also the co-owner of London's Murder One bookstore and the crime columnist for Time Out and then The Guardian for 22 years. Stories from his anthologies have won most of the awards in the field on numerous occasions. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and a Sunday Times bestselling novelist in another genre.Ian Rankin is the award-winning writer of the Inspector Rebus mysteries. Dark Entries is his first comics work.

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