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Ink and Daggers

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2023400 pagesTitan Books

Synopsis

This anthology gathers 20 CWA Dagger Award-shortlisted stories, offering a collection of thrilling tales for crime fiction enthusiasts. Edited by Maxim Jakubowski, it features stories of murder, revenge, and crimes-gone-wrong from acclaimed authors. Prepare for devious narrators and crafty twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Authors

Maxim Jakubowski is a crime fiction editor and writer who ran London’s Murder One bookstore for over twenty years. He is best known for editing The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper and many

Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman born Neil Richard Gaiman, 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals...

Christopher Fowler would make a good serial killer. He's charming and English and lives in a white penthouse with a view of St Paul’s Cathedral, and you'd think butter wouldn't melt in his mouth until you read his dark urban fiction — 17 novels and over 120 short stories so far. His œuvre divides into black comedy, horror, mystery, the odd revolting death and a set of novels unclassifiable enough to have publishers tearing their hair out. Emerging from a film industry background, he has come p...

Lavie Tidhar is an author and editor who works across science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He is known for editing the Best of World SF series and writing titles such as Of the Flesh and Map of Lost Places. His shorter work has been featured in Clarkesworld and the Sunvault anthology.

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Maxim JakubowskiSupporting
Neil GaimanCameo
Ann CleevesCameo
Christopher FowlerCameo
Val McDermidCameo

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Edition

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the significance of the CWA Dagger Award in this collection?

    This anthology specifically features stories that were shortlisted for the CWA Dagger Awards, which are prestigious accolades in the crime writing world. This means the included tales represent some of the best and most critically recognized short crime fiction from various authors.

  • How does this collection relate to Maxim Jakubowski's other editorial work?

    Maxim Jakubowski is a prolific editor of crime and mystery anthologies, and 'Ink and Daggers' continues his tradition of curating high-quality short fiction. Readers familiar with his previous collections will find a similar focus on diverse voices and compelling narratives within the crime genre.