2nd Culprit: A Crime Writers' Annual

by Liza Cody (Editor), Michael Z. Lewin

A crime-lover's collection of short stories includes works by such notable authors as Robert Barnard, Antonia Fraser, Reginald Hill, Peter Lovesey, Sue Grafton, Ellis Peters, and Tony Hillerman. Reprint.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories, Detective, Crime

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Liza Cody (real name Liza Nassim) is an English crime fiction writer.

Reviews

[Khanson919 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like to read a short story between books as a palate cleanser before I choose my next book. I have been reading this book for awhile and it is hard to remember each story to review them. This book has a good mixture of longer and short, short stories. It also includes a puzzle for the reader to solve. I did enjoy ending with a Sue Grafton story, as Kinsey Millhone is one of my favorite characters.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Newcomers, international names, and old favorites offer up a varied itinerary for the adventurous traveler in crime. The accommodations are diverse: a convent or a gas chamber, castles in Spain or flats in Hong Kong, a room full of cobwebs or a Breton barn, Millionaires' Row in London or perhaps a suite on a luxury liner bound for New York.
~~back cover

A nice selection of short crime stories. Unfortunately, I saw through the last one immediately.

[Amy Rosenkoetter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very nice collection of interesting British mysteries from a group of British authors. I enjoyed it very much!

[Sarah Wolcott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of short story mysteries. Who-done-its, love gone awry, spiteful neighbors.....!!