The Best British Mysteries 2005

Since the golden age of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, British mystery-writers have captivated readers all over the world. Now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, British mysteries are more popular than ever. This collection brings together the most spine-tingling, page-turning stories by Britain s greatest exponents of the genre.Every mystery-lover will relish Ian Rankin s gripping Rebus mystery (Tell Me Who to Kill); Reginald Hill s new Dalziel and Pascoe story (The Game of Dog); an exclusive new adventure for John Mortimer s loveable Rumpole of the Bailey (Rumpole and the Scales of Justice); and a long-awaited, one-off return from Colin Dexter (The Double Crossing). With new stories from bestselling writers Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Lindsey Davis and Peter Robinson, and exclusive stories from some of Britain s most exciting up-and-coming young crime-writers, this bumper collection is a devilishly good read - and the perfect gift for any mystery-lover.