Crime & mystery fiction

This volume is a collection of Sciascia's stories. In one tale, a couple of men talk about the etymology of the word 'mafia', and the reader comes to realise that he is eavesdropping on the musings of a mafia boss and his underling.

In this unprecedented collaboration, 23 of the world's favourite crime writers bring you original, co-written short stories featuring their much-loved series characters.

The loveable full-time priest and part-time detective, Canon Sidney Chambers, continues his sleuthing adventures in 1960's Cambridge. On a snowy Thursday morning in Lent 1964, a stranger seeks sanctuary in Grantchester's church, convinced he has murdered his wife. On a family holiday in Florence,...

The gripping cases that comprise this collection have one thing in common - the astonishing deductive powers of Miss Marple. The collection also includes two non-Miss Marple mysteries.

'Dead Simple' is a collection of short stories from some of the best crime writers around. The stories include the perfect murder and an unusual way to solve crimes. From prison cells to cosy living rooms, these dark, chilling tales will grip you with every twist and turn.

In classic British crime fiction, dazzling detective work is often the province of a brilliant amateur - whereas the humble police detective cuts a hapless figure. The 12 stories collected here strike a blow for the professionals, with teasing mysteries to challenge by a hard-working police offic...

P.D. James was frequently commissioned by newspapers and magazines to write a special short story for Christmas. Four of the best of these have been drawn from the archives and published here. P.D. James's prose illuminates each of these perfectly formed stories, making them ideal reading for the...

In an era of cancellations and delays, alibis reliant upon a timely train service no longer ring true, yet the railway detective has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in the 21st century. Both train buffs and crime fans will delight in this selection of 15 railway-themed mysteries, featuring som...

An unusual name: Aleister Stratton; a mysterious request for information; a chance discovery; the past and present merging. What caused this seemingly inexplicable death? Imagine one morning you wake up and believe you have committed a murder. At what point did the unconscious take over the mind ...

The old public schools of England are rooted in history and take most things in their stride - but murder is a different matter. The great Merchet School is celebrating its five hundred years with a grand historical pageant when a brutal death intervenes. Masters, wives, boys and parents are caug...