Many Deadly Returns

21 stories celebrating 21 years of Murder Squad

Margaret Murphy, Ann Cleeves, Kate Ellis , Chris Simms

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Severn House
26 August 2021

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Short stories

Murder Squad, a group of award-winning crime and mystery writers, celebrate their twenty-first birthday with a bang in this criminally good collection of short stories.

A dawn swim turns deadly in a brand-new short story starring DCI Vera Stanhope . . . Two bored cell-mates play a game with chilling results . . . A hen night in an isolated cottage brings new meaning to 'I will survive' . . .

A train traveller teaches a valuable lesson in reading labels . . . A day at the seaside turns stormy for a woman who doesn't care for foreigners . . . A wealthy retiree makes a new friend who connects her to the Other Side . . . and much much more.

Short, sharp and packed with twists, these 21 unputdownable tales showcase Murder Squad's range and talent throughout the years. So why not treat yourself to a slice of murderously moreish fiction, and join us in wishing the squad 'Many Deadly Returns'.

With stories by Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Margaret Murphy, Chris Simms and Cath Staincliffe, as well as John Baker, Chaz Brenchley and Stuart Pawson.

Foreword by: Margaret Murphy
Contributions by: Ann Cleeves, Kate Ellis, Chris Simms, Cath Staincliffe
Imprint: Severn House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9780727890931
ISBN 10: 072789093X
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 26 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Murder Squad is a collective of six internationally bestselling crime and mystery writers based in the north of England: Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Margaret Murphy, Chris Simms and Cath Staincliffe. They are joined in this anthology by former members John Baker, Chaz Brenchley and Stuart Pawson.

Reviews for Many Deadly Returns: 21 stories celebrating 21 years of Murder Squad

Top-notch talent . Entertaining * Publishers Weekly on Ten Year Stretch * An entertaining buffet for mystery fans * Publishers Weekly on Mystery Tour * [An] unusual and effective anthology * Publishers Weekly on The Starlings and Other Stories * A variety of intriguing, darkly funny, suspenseful, surprising and shocking tales * Booklist on Guilty Parties * An excellent collection-every one of the stories is a treat to read-and a fine introduction to British crime fiction * Booklist on Deadly Pleasures * Fans of British crime fiction will find a lot to like * Publishers Weekly on Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories *