Many Deadly Returns

Murder Squad, a group of award-winning crime and mystery writers, celebrate their twenty-first birthday with a bang in this criminally good collection of short stories.

A dawn swim turns deadly in a brand-new short story starring DCI Vera Stanhope . . . Two bored cell-mates play a game with chilling results . . . A hen night in an isolated cottage brings new meaning to 'I will survive' . . . A train traveller teaches a valuable lesson in reading labels . . . A day at the seaside turns stormy for a woman who doesn't care for foreigners . . . A wealthy retiree makes a new friend who connects her to the Other Side . . . and much much more.

Short, sharp and packed with twists, these 21 unputdownable tales showcase Murder Squad's range and talent throughout the years. So why not treat yourself to a slice of murderously moreish fiction, and join us in wishing the squad 'Many Deadly Returns'.

With stories by Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Margaret Murphy, Chris Simms and Cath Staincliffe, as well as John Baker, Chaz Brenchley and Stuart Pawson.

Author: Martin Edwards
Publisher: Severn House Publishers
Published: 11/02/2021
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780727890931

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 09/20/2021
Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 72
Booklist 11/01/2021 pg. 26