Ink and Daggers

PRAISE FOR MAXIM JAKUBOWSKI


A well written sharp, incisive crime story (much like a dagger thrust should be) is a thing of beauty. There are many in this anthology. Read and enjoy.
- Frost Magazine


Quality and variety… are guaranteed.
- Morning Star


Chilling and crafty, and full of devious characters. Not all of the victims are innocent, and the effects of each story will linger long after you close the volume.
- The Girl Who Reads


It’s good to see earlier contributions from such luminaries as Peter O’Donnell, Julian Rathbone and Larry Beinhart among the star-studded cast which features Ian Rankin, Jeffrey Deaver, Denise Mina and John Harvey.
- Shots Mag


The daggers are drawn, business ends out. An absolute must read for all crime fiction fans.
- Advance the Plot


Edgy, twisted and disturbing, Daggers Drawn is a visceral and thrilling collection showcasing the very best modern crime fiction has to offer.
- Book Lover’s Boudoir


[A]n overall entertaining tale of short stories with quite a few enjoyable tales to entice the reader.
- Run Along the Shelves


I’d definitely recommend this great collection for anyone who is a crime fiction fan.
- Snazzy Books


[A]n engrossing and entertaining read.
- Annarellix Review

Maxim Jakubowski is a noted anthology editor based in London, just a mile or so away from where he was born. With over 70 volumes to his credit, including Invisible Blood, the 13 annual volumes of The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries, and titles on Professor Moriarty, Jack the Ripper, Future Crime and Vintage whodunits. A publisher for over 20 years, he was also the co-owner of London’s Murder One bookstore and the crime columnist for Time Out and then The Guardian for 22 years. Stories from his anthologies have won most of the awards in the field on numerous occasions. He is currently the Chair of the Crime Writers’ Association and a Sunday Times bestselling novelist in another genre.

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Christopher Fowler is the multi-award-winning author of 45 novels and short story collections, and the author of the Bryant & May mysteries. He has written comedy and drama for BBC radio, scripts, features and columns for national press, graphic novels, the play and the videogame for Paramount, starring Sir Patrick Stewart. His short story ‘The Master Builder’ became a feature film entitled , starring Tippi Hedren. Among his awards are the Edge Hill Prize for , the Last Laugh Award for . He lives in London and tweets @Peculiar.

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