Fresh Blood III Author:Mike Ripley (Editor), Maxim Jakubowski (Editor) Fifteen more stories comprise this third instalment in editors Ripley and Jakubowski's effort to promote the best of "new" British crime writers. Three of the authors (the two editors plus Paul Charles) have appeared in earlier "Fresh Blood" anthologies, and the other twelve have all published at least one novel. These st... more »ories focus on the odd and strange personalitites of criminals.
The British mystery / crime anthology which launched the Bloodlines series of books is back. This new collection features the very best of Britain's new breed of crime writers and a few outstanding veterans. As a special treat, it includes the first-ever short story by Minette Walters. Included are Lee Child, successful author of Die Trying and Killing Floor (Anthony Award), Paul Charles of the Christy Kennedy series, and H.R. McGregor, author of Schrodinger's Baby. Also included are a batch of new and talented mystery writers such as Denise Mina (whose Garnethill won a John Creasey Memorial Dagger), Paul Johnston (his Body Politic won a John Creasey Memorial Dagger), Manda Scott (whose novel Hen's Teeth was shortlisted for the Orange Prize), and Adam Lloyd Baker.« less