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Daggers Drawn

By John Harvey and Julian Rathbone and Ian Rankin and John Connolly and Jeffery Deaver
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In Daggers Drawn, a collection of short stories by noted crime and thriller writers like John Harvey, Ian Rankin, and Jeffery Deaver, readers are treated to a rich tapestry of suspense and intrigue. Each story presents a unique plot filled with complex characters, cunning twists, and the dark allure of the crime mystery. Perfectly blending gripping narrative techniques, this volume takes readers on a journey through the shadowy depths of the human psyche.
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This book may appeal to you if you love crime and thriller stories that bring together some of the finest writers in the genre. Written by acclaimed authors like Ian Rankin and Jeffery Deaver, it offers a gripping collection of tales filled with suspense, intricate plots, and unforgettable characters. Fans of mystery and tension-driven narratives will likely find themselves captivated by this intriguing compilation.

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Daggers Drawn

The first Crime Writers' Association Daggers Award retrospective, featuring 19 award-winning stories from bestselling authors Ian Rankin, Jeffery Deaver, John Connolly, Denise Mina, John Harvey and many more!

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Daggers Drawn: Nineteen CWA Dagger award-winning short stories from the best of the best in crime fiction.

Maxim 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. This collection brings together the greatest crime fiction 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 Rankin
  • Jeffery Deaver
  • John Connolly
  • John Harvey
  • Denise Mina
  • Julian Rathbone
  • Martin Edwards
  • Peter Lovesey
  • Lauren Henderson
  • Stella Duffy
  • Peter O'Donnell (writing as Madeleine Brent)
  • Danuta Reah
  • Cath Staincliffe
  • Margaret Murphy
  • L.C. Tyler
  • Phil Lovesey
  • Larry Beinhart
  • Richard Lange
  • Jerry Sykes

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Daggers Drawn is praised for its sharp, incisive crime stories that captivate readers with their quality and variety. Reviewers highlight its chilling, crafty narratives with devious characters, making it a must-read for crime fiction fans. The anthology showcases contributions from notable authors, offering edgy and disturbing tales that engage and linger in the mind.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789097986

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Maxim Jakubowski

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Ian Rankin Jeffery Deaver John Connolly John Harvey Julian Rathbone

About the Author

Maxim Jakubowski is a noted anthology editor based in London, just a mile or so away from where he was born. With over 70 volumes to his credit, including Invisible Blood, the 13 annual volumes of The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries, and titles on Professor Moriarty, Jack the Ripper, Future Crime and Vintage whodunits. 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 Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and a Sunday Times bestselling novelist in another genre. Ian Rankin is the CWA Gold Dagger and Edgar Award-winning writer of the Inspector Rebus mysteries, as well as a critic, non-fiction author and former punk musician. His Rebus novels have both topped the Sunday Times bestseller list and been televised on BBC1. Dark Entries is his first comics work.

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