An Unnecessary Assassin

by Various, Ann Cleeves, Rob Parker

A collection of crime and mystery stories in support of Rotary International’s work to eradicate Polio. One hundred percent of the profit from this book go towards the charity.
Seventeen stories and two poems. All authors have contributed their work for free in support of this good cause. Stories by Ann Cleeves, Rob Parker, Zoë Sharp, Lee Child, Caroline England, James Oswald, F.E. Birch, Robert Scragg, Chris McGeorge, DG Penny, Paul Finch, F.D. Quinn, Judith O’Reilly, John Lawrence, Mik Brown, Mark Ellis, G.L. Waring, and poems by Jim Taylor.

244 pages, Paperback

Published July 3, 2023

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Reviews

[Chris-Cuddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of crime short stories - filled with witty banter and clever capers, gathered together for a worthy cause.

[Tess Mertens-Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book in an anthology of short stories dealing with murders, mainly set in the UK. It weas a fundraiser for Rotary International to irradicate polio. There were several writers and short stories, each one I thoroughly enjoyed. Each story held my attention and kept me turning the pages. A great read for a true crime junkie.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, with an anthology, I enjoyed some more than others, but overall, a brilliant collection of short (mainly crime) stories from some brilliant authors, published together for a brilliant cause.

[Christina Rossiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

An anthology of short crime and mysteries, even includes some poetry. It's a good read, especially when you're short on time. Even better all the proceeds go to a charity working to eradicate polio.

[John Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great short stories but would of liked more detective stories. James Oswalds short story was my favourite!

[Me · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't like short stories. I don't know what I was thinking.