"A book that should provide hours of entertainment and discovery for fans of mysteries and especially those with British roots and overtones." — Criminal ElementVintage Crime is a CWA anthology with a difference, celebrating members’ work over the years. The book will gather stories from the mid-1950s until the twenty-first century by great names of the past, great names of the present together with a few hidden treasures by less familiar writers. The first CWA anthology, Butcher’s Dozen, appeared in 1956, and was co-edited by Julian Symons, Michael Gilbert, and Josephine Bell. The anthology has been edited by Martin Edwards since 1996, and has yielded many award-winning and nominated stories in the UK and overseas.This new edition includes an array of incredible and award-winning authors: Robert Barnard, Simon Brett, Liza Cody, Mat Coward, John Dickson Carr, Marjorie Eccles, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Anthea Fraser, Celia Fremlin, Frances Fyfield, Michael Gilbert, Paula Gosling, Lesley Grant-Adamson, HRF Keating, Bill Knox, Peter Lovesey, Mick Herron, Michael Z. Lewin, Susan Moody, Julian Symons and Andrew Taylor.

"Spellbinding . . . Wright tells her fiendish tale in angelic prose" in the Edgar Award–winning crime series—the basis for Fox TV and Hulu's Murder in a Small Town (Toronto Star)."[Wright] can keep up with the best crime writers—even the Ruth Rendells and the P.D. Jameses." —Toronto SunGordon Murphy has a Midas touch for business, but he's all thumbs when it comes to love. So Sergeant Karl Alberg isn't too concerned when Murphy sets his sights on Karl's girlfriend Cassandra. These days the happy couple share both a bed and a bed and breakfast. Besides, Alberg has some actual policing problems to contend with: a stolen coin collection, a hapless would?be burglar, local worthies hollering about the state of a fellow citizen's front yard.It all sounds charming and cozy. But Alberg's Sechelt, British Colombia, is no Cabot Cove. L. R. Wright, the "master of the psychological thriller," once again demonstrates her talent for getting at the dark roots under the roses (Booklist, on Mother Love)."An undeniable pleasure with great narrative tension." —Publishers Weekly"A treat . . . the author is unrivaled in her talent for casting an ever-so-light layer of menace over ordinary scenes and situations." —The Star-Phoenix

?????????? “A true must-read for those who love the very best of characters, suspense, and crime thrillers! Addicting!!!”Martina Monroe has hit rock bottom. Demoted to chasing cheating spouses and petty cons, her once-promising career as a private investigator is circling the drain after a DUI ruined her reputation. When a mysterious new client requests her by name to track down the identity of an infant in a decades-old family photograph, Martina sees her shot at redemption. But there’s a catch—she has to return to the one place she swore she’d never set foot in again: her hometown.Back in a city that holds more secrets than she ever left behind, Martina quickly realizes the photograph is just the tip of a very deadly iceberg. Bodies are piling up, each one closer to the truth she’s digging up. Partnered with Detective August Hirsch, a hard-nosed cop, Martina must navigate a labyrinth of lies, buried betrayals, and a brutal killer who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried.As the stakes rise and her own dark history comes back to haunt her, Martina is faced with an impossible choice: solve the case and confront her demons… or become the next victim of a lethal game she never knew she was playing.What She Left is a gripping crime thriller featuring a determined female private investigator, a tense cold case murder mystery, and jaw-dropping twists that will keep you turning pages late into the night.A totally addictive and pulse-pounding crime thriller for fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Willow Rose. You won’t be able to put this page-turner down!

A Yorkshire cop's reunion with old friends is marred by murder in this mystery by "the finest male English contemporary crime writer" (Val McDermid). With his longtime girlfriend, Ellie, detective Peter Pascoe is off to Thornton Lacey for an exciting weekend reunion with a few of his college friends. However, upon arrival, he finds no cause for celebration. Instead, there's been a triple homicide, and one of his friends—the chief suspect—is missing. Pascoe is eager to assist with the case, but the local constabulary doesn't seem to welcome outside help. Meanwhile, Pascoe's superior, the incorrigibly rude Andy Dalziel, needs him back home to find the culprit behind a series of burglaries. Torn between two cases and two jurisdictions, Pascoe knows he must solve these cases quickly—if not for a sense of loyalty to his friends or duty to his job, then at least for his own sanity. Ruling Passion is the 3rd book in the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. Praise for Ruling Passion "Recipe for a winner: combine the best elements of the gritty procedural with a protagonist reminiscent of Dick Francis, then add a gallery of three-dimensional town-and-country characters and repartee worthy of Rex Stout." —Kirkus Reviews

A BRAND-NEW GRIPPING BRITISH DETECTIVE SERIES SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC LAKE DISTRICT.Detective Simon Wayland hoped his move to the Lake District would bring a quieter life — fewer late nights and fewer bodies. But when the wreckage of a plane is discovered in Haweswater Reservoir, Wayland immediately recognises the aircraft registration.It belongs to a plane that vanished fifteen years ago.As divers search the wreckage, they uncover human remains — including the body of a police detective who disappeared during the original investigation.A long-forgotten investigation is very much alive again.Now Wayland and his small Cumbrian team must reopen a case that powerful criminals believed was buried forever.Because someone went to great lengths to keep the truth at the bottom of Haweswater.And they may not be finished yet.Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter Robinson, and LJ Ross.MEET DETECTIVE SIMON WAYLANDA seasoned detective with decades of experience, Detective Inspector Simon Wayland has traded the chaos of city policing for the quieter rhythms of the Lake District. Thoughtful, observant and quietly stubborn, Wayland prefers patience and instinct to flashy police work. He enjoys the simple pleasures of life among the fells — long drives in his beloved vintage MG, a good pint in a village pub and the steady partnership of a small but loyal team. But even in the calmest corners of Cumbria, trouble has a habit of finding him.THE SETTINGThe Lake District is a land of sweeping mountains, quiet villages and deep, shadowed waters. Tourists come for the beauty, but those who live here know the fells can hide more than breathtaking views. In these close-knit communities, where history runs deep and memories are long, old secrets have a way of rising to the surface.

Meet your new favourite detective, DI Greg Geldard. Originally with the Met, he transferred to rural Yorkshire where he never quite managed to fit in. His latest case takes him from the windswept moors to the deceptively calm waters of the Norfolk Broads. This is finally somewhere he wants to call home.A human skeleton is unearthed in a forgotten World War 2 bunker on a remote Yorkshire farm. Detective Geldard welcomes the distraction. His wife is away on a solo trip to America, and he’s starting to tire of ready meals and wondering what she’s getting up to.Then the forensics come back. This was no accident. It was murder.The farmer insists she knows nothing about the body beneath her land. And Coombe Farm’s former occupants, Matthew and Rachel Wade, have vanished without trace.Geldard follows the trail south to Norfolk, where Rachel was last seen.Here, among winding rivers, empty marshland, and tight-lipped communities, people know how to disappear — and how to keep secrets buried.This gripping detective mystery full of twists and turns is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, Peter May, Matt Brolly and Joy Ellis.Please note this book was previously published as SECRET PLACES.Praise for Heather Peck:‘An astounding tale that is guaranteed to keep you entertained to the very last page.’ Featz Reviews‘Highly recommended for all lovers of crime fiction set in Norfolk.’ Bittern BooksREADERS LOVE MURDER ON THE NORFOLK BROADS: ????? ‘Will definitely be reading more in this series.’ Ruth D.????? ‘Exceptional. I'll definitely be reading more.’ Gilly B.????? ‘Engaging, good plot, pleasure to read, & will encourage you to get another book from this author.’ Declan R.T.????? ‘Kept me gripped right until the final page.’ Kate R.????? ‘A compelling story.’ Cheryl M-M.THE DETECTIVEDI Greg Geldard is an outsider in more ways than one. When his latest case takes him to Norfolk, he’s finally found a place he can call home. Although impatient with paperwork and dismissive of inter-agency politics, he’s a natural leader, hardworking, insightful and above all, willing to listen. His only weak spot is his adored wife, Isabelle, who seems to value her touring career more than her husband.THE SETTINGNorfolk, as Geldard often observes, seems to have more water than land. Bordered by vast, empty beaches, it is home to the unique environment of the Broads; a network of navigable rivers and man-made lakes which date from medieval times. This wetland landscape is known for its open skies, vast waterways, and diverse wildlife. Norfolk also has some of the richest farming land in the UK, growing everything from cereals to asparagus. But this idyllic environment, as Geldard knows to his cost, can hide dark secrets.