Book description
Leading anthologist Maxim Jakubowski presents the very best in
crime writing from around the world -- 40 short stories from an
all-star line-up of international writers.
They cover the full spectrum of crime fiction, from noir and
thrillers, to whodunnits and procedurals, with settings that include
Italy, Cuba, Scandinavia, Russia, USA, Japan, Germany, Mexico, France,
Italy, Spain and the UK. Among the writers presented are:
Ian Rankin, bestselling author of compelling, cerebral crime
fiction set in Edinburgh, featuring the much-loved Inspector Rebus.
John Mortimer, the English barrister and writer, famous for his
much-loved fictional character Horace Rumpole of the Bailey.
Boris Akunin, whose eccentric characters and surprising,
inventive plots have earned him a reputation as one of the finest
contemporary writers of classic crime fiction.
Mark Billingham, whose series of taut procedural thrillers
featuring London policeman Tom Thorne have won him numerous fans.
Giorgio Faletti, author of the 5 million copy seller I Kill.
Jo Nesbo, a hugely succesful Norwegian writer with a series
featuring Detective Harry Hole, set in Oslo.
Jeffrey Deaver, one of the very best US crime writers. His
psychological thrillers feautring Lincoln Rhyme have been bestsellers
around the world.
Ruth Rendell, one of the UK's most respected crime writers.
