Playing Dead - Large Print by Martin Edwards (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Members of the Detection Club, the most prestigious group of crime writers in the world, celebrate the eightieth birthday of their former president - the original king of cozy crime, Simon Brett - with this stunning collection of all-new short stories.

A long-married crime-writing couple plot murder most horrid, with a jaw-dropping twist . . . A group of school friends dig up a long-buried dark secret . . . A widower joins a local amdram society, with surprisingly dramatic results . . . A deranged fan stalks a celebrated TV personality . . . An online romance turns sour . . . and much, much more.

From police procedurals to the sharpest satire, from historical mystery to dark and twisted chillers, these twenty-two original tales, written by some of Britain's most remarkable bestselling authors, are essential reading for crime and mystery fans.

Review Quotes

A remarkable compilation of fresh and unexpected stories from the best in the genre-- "Library Journal on Ten Year Stretch"

An entertaining buffet for mystery fans-- "Publishers Weekly on Mystery Tour"

An excellent collection-every one of the stories is a treat to read-and a fine introduction to British crime fiction-- "Booklist on Deadly Pleasures"

Each story is atmospheric, playing with structure, form, and the reader's expectations of classic murder mysteries-- "Booklist"

Fresh and original-- "Library Journal on Many Deadly Returns"

Lots of acting, lots of playing, a fair amount of meta. Happy birthday!-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Memorable. Future such anthologies will be welcome-- "Publishers Weekly on Many Deadly Returns"

Original and a fine salute to Brett and his work-- "Library Journal"

This superior tribute anthology boasts an impressive roster of British talent-- "Publishers Weekly on Motives for Murder"

Top-notch talent . . . Entertaining-- "Publishers Weekly on Ten Year Stretch"