Murder on the Short List - Hardcover

Lovesey, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727867466 ISBN 13: 9780727867469

Publisher: Severn House, 2009

Synopsis

A shortlist of Peter Loveseys best ever stories . . . - . . including the Crime Writers Associations best short story of 2007 and featuring some of Loveseys most popular detectives Bertie, Prince of Wales, Sergeant Cribb and Rosemary and Thyme. Join the author in a brush with Adolf Hitler and take a walk on Beachy Head, the UKs favourite suicide spot surprises are guaranteed . . .

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Lovesey, author of five previous Peter Diamond mysteries, has been awarded the British Crime Writers Association Gold, Silver, and Diamond Daggers, as well as many U.S. honors. He lives in West Sussex, England.

From Booklist:

Lovesey, one of Britain’s most highly respected and prolific crime writers, offers a collection of short crime stories that perfectly captures the essence of his considerable talent. Incorporating wry humor, startling twists, clever and unexpected plots, captivating characters, and subtle but unmistakable irony, the stories range from the chuckle-producing tale of a violent mobster who wants to buy a harp for his musician son, through the case of two silly men who fall for a get-rich-quick scheme, to the hilarious tale of a gang of oldsters who hatch a plot to steal hearing aids. In an informative preface, Lovesey offers readers an insight into where he found inspiration for the stories. Delightful, witty, and clever, this volume will make an appealing addition to collections with a strong fan base for Lovesey’s many ongoing series starring, among others, Sergeant Cribb, Peter Diamond, Hen Mallin, and Bertie, Prince of Wales. --Emily Melton

About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0727867466
• ISBN 13: 9780727867469
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 235