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Noir from the Bar: 30 Crime and Mystery Shorts
ALL PROFITS FROM THIS TITLE WILL BE DONATED TO NHS CHARITIESThis anthology, consisting of 30 stories by crime and mystery writers from all over the world has been conceived, created, and published in a month.
All stories have been donated free-of-charge by the authors, with the vast majority of them written specifically for this very special book. Originating from Virtual Noir at the Bar, a weekly online gathering where authors — best sellers, award winners and up-and-coming — join together to read sections live from their works to the public, the organisers of that event put the word out to writers who had appeared to submit a story to help raise funds for NHS charities. The result is this book. Inside you’ll find short pieces that have nothing in common other than their quality and a general tale-from-the-bar theme.
So whatever sort of crime and mystery fiction you enjoy, you’ll find something to
Locked room mysteriesGritty noirCozy capersPsychological thrillersTwist-in-the-talesRevenge dramasShocking shortsLonger dramas to savorWith combined sales of more than three million books and awards galore, you’ll find familiar names and new finds within.Support NHS charities and treat yourself by reading this exceptional collection.
Full list of authors included in this
Suzy Aspley, Alison Belsham (The Tattoo Thief (Sullivan and Mullins)), Simon Bewick (You Could Make a Killing), Sharon Bolton (the Lacey Flint series), Neil Broadfoot (the Connor Fraser series), Philippa East (Little White Lies), Ashley Erwin (A Ballad Concerning Black Betty or the Retelling of a Man Killer and her Machete), Derek Farrell (The Danny Bird Mysteries), Margaret Kirk (the DI Lukas Mahler series), Neil Lancaster (The Tom Novak series), Louise Mangos (Strangers on a Bridge), Danny Marshall, Chris McDonald (A Wash of Black), Kirsten McKenzie (The Old Curiosity Shop series), Effie Merryl, Phoebe Morgan (The Doll House), KC Murdarasi (Office Life (and Death)), Rob Parker (The Ben Bracken series), Robert Scragg (The Porter & Styles series), Zoe Sharp (the Charlie Fox series), Sara Sheridan (the Mirabelle Bevan series), Dave Sivers (the DI Nathan Quarrel and Archer & Baines series), Graham Smith (the Jake Boulder series), DC Smith, Eve Smith (The Waiting Rooms), Martyn Taylor (The Price of Everything), David Turton (The Malaise), Fiona Veitch Smith (The Poppy Denby Investigates series), Roz Watkins (The DI Meg Dalton series) and Olga Wojtas (The Miss Blaine’s Prefect series).More details of how you can join, free of charge, future Virtual Noir at the Bar events are included in the book.
All stories have been donated free-of-charge by the authors, with the vast majority of them written specifically for this very special book. Originating from Virtual Noir at the Bar, a weekly online gathering where authors — best sellers, award winners and up-and-coming — join together to read sections live from their works to the public, the organisers of that event put the word out to writers who had appeared to submit a story to help raise funds for NHS charities. The result is this book. Inside you’ll find short pieces that have nothing in common other than their quality and a general tale-from-the-bar theme.
So whatever sort of crime and mystery fiction you enjoy, you’ll find something to
Locked room mysteriesGritty noirCozy capersPsychological thrillersTwist-in-the-talesRevenge dramasShocking shortsLonger dramas to savorWith combined sales of more than three million books and awards galore, you’ll find familiar names and new finds within.Support NHS charities and treat yourself by reading this exceptional collection.
Full list of authors included in this
Suzy Aspley, Alison Belsham (The Tattoo Thief (Sullivan and Mullins)), Simon Bewick (You Could Make a Killing), Sharon Bolton (the Lacey Flint series), Neil Broadfoot (the Connor Fraser series), Philippa East (Little White Lies), Ashley Erwin (A Ballad Concerning Black Betty or the Retelling of a Man Killer and her Machete), Derek Farrell (The Danny Bird Mysteries), Margaret Kirk (the DI Lukas Mahler series), Neil Lancaster (The Tom Novak series), Louise Mangos (Strangers on a Bridge), Danny Marshall, Chris McDonald (A Wash of Black), Kirsten McKenzie (The Old Curiosity Shop series), Effie Merryl, Phoebe Morgan (The Doll House), KC Murdarasi (Office Life (and Death)), Rob Parker (The Ben Bracken series), Robert Scragg (The Porter & Styles series), Zoe Sharp (the Charlie Fox series), Sara Sheridan (the Mirabelle Bevan series), Dave Sivers (the DI Nathan Quarrel and Archer & Baines series), Graham Smith (the Jake Boulder series), DC Smith, Eve Smith (The Waiting Rooms), Martyn Taylor (The Price of Everything), David Turton (The Malaise), Fiona Veitch Smith (The Poppy Denby Investigates series), Roz Watkins (The DI Meg Dalton series) and Olga Wojtas (The Miss Blaine’s Prefect series).More details of how you can join, free of charge, future Virtual Noir at the Bar events are included in the book.
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Published June 10, 2020
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June 19, 2020
Amazing book, for an amazing cause.
This book was filled to the brim with amazing stories from some amazing crime and thriller authors.
What makes this book even better that all these stories was donated.
If you love crime/thriller/mystery/suspense
This book is for you.
This book was filled to the brim with amazing stories from some amazing crime and thriller authors.
What makes this book even better that all these stories was donated.
If you love crime/thriller/mystery/suspense
This book is for you.
June 12, 2020
Fantastic range of noir
An excellent range of noir stories from some amazing authors and all for a good cause. I’d recommend to any crime/noir fans
An excellent range of noir stories from some amazing authors and all for a good cause. I’d recommend to any crime/noir fans
August 23, 2020
Enjoyable short reads from writers around the world to dip in and out of. And raises money for a good cause!
July 29, 2020
Great Summer crime read by a wonderful selection of contemporary crime writers and as a portion of proceeds go to the NHS, another good reason to purchase this. Perfect.
September 1, 2020
What a collection! I love dipping into short stories during my lunch breaks and this is just perfect, as each story takes less than ten minutes to read. Brimming with dark, twisty and thrilling tales, Noir From The Bar is an unputdownable collection, compiled by a smashing group of authors with talent bursting from their seams.
There's a little bit of something for everyone, including locked room mysteries, gritty noir, cosy capers, psychological thrillers, twist-in-the-tales, revenge dramas, shocking shorts and longer dramas to savour. The theme of bars and alcohol trickles cleverly throughout each story, and what's not to love about that? With all profits generously donated to our fabulous NHS, you'd be mad not to own a copy.
There's a little bit of something for everyone, including locked room mysteries, gritty noir, cosy capers, psychological thrillers, twist-in-the-tales, revenge dramas, shocking shorts and longer dramas to savour. The theme of bars and alcohol trickles cleverly throughout each story, and what's not to love about that? With all profits generously donated to our fabulous NHS, you'd be mad not to own a copy.
August 16, 2020
An excellent short story collection of crime fiction and all in aid of the NHS! An excellent way of discovering new authors as well.
September 26, 2020
Brilliant! I loved every story. I would definitely recommend if you love crime, thrillers and suspense and also raises money for a good cause.
July 24, 2024
📖 Book Review/Spotlight
Noir From The Bar - 30 Crime and Mystery Shorts
Independently published, 4th June 2020
This anthology, originating from Virtual Noir at the Bar, a weekly online gathering where authors — best sellers, award winners and up-and-coming — join together to read sections live from their works to the public, was been conceived, created, and published in a month.
All stories were donated free by the authors, with the vast majority written specifically for this book. The organisers of Virtual Noir put the word out to writers who had appeared to submit a story to help raise funds for NHS charities. The result is this book.
So whatever sort of crime and mystery fiction you enjoy, you’ll find something to appeal:
Locked room mysteries
Gritty noir
Cosy capers
Psychological thrillers
Twist-in-the-tales
Revenge dramas
Shocking shorts
Longer dramas to savour
Full list of authors included in this anthology:
Suzy Aspley, Alison Belsham, Simon Bewick, Sharon Bolton, Neil Broadfoot, Philippa East, Ashley Erwin, Derek Farrell, Margaret Kirk, Neil Lancaster, Louise Mangos, Danny Marshall, Chris McDonald, Kirsten McKenzie, Effie Merryl, Phoebe Morgan, KC Murdarasi, Rob Parker, Robert Scragg, Zoe Sharp, Sara Sheridan, Dave Sivers, Graham Smith, DC Smith, Eve Smith, Martyn Taylor, David Turton, Fiona Veitch Smith, Roz Watkins, and Olga Wojtas.
This book was guest reviewed by Samara, who says:
On the whole, I found this to be an entertaining selection of short stories. There was plenty of thematic variety and different literary styles, with some great unexpected twists and turns in the tales.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Huge thanks to Simon Bewick for sending the paperback copy from his Twitter/X giveaway; this resulting review is unbiased.
#NoirFromTheBar #CrimeShortStories #Mystery #MysteryShorts #CrimeFiction #BookReview
Noir From The Bar - 30 Crime and Mystery Shorts
Independently published, 4th June 2020
This anthology, originating from Virtual Noir at the Bar, a weekly online gathering where authors — best sellers, award winners and up-and-coming — join together to read sections live from their works to the public, was been conceived, created, and published in a month.
All stories were donated free by the authors, with the vast majority written specifically for this book. The organisers of Virtual Noir put the word out to writers who had appeared to submit a story to help raise funds for NHS charities. The result is this book.
So whatever sort of crime and mystery fiction you enjoy, you’ll find something to appeal:
Locked room mysteries
Gritty noir
Cosy capers
Psychological thrillers
Twist-in-the-tales
Revenge dramas
Shocking shorts
Longer dramas to savour
Full list of authors included in this anthology:
Suzy Aspley, Alison Belsham, Simon Bewick, Sharon Bolton, Neil Broadfoot, Philippa East, Ashley Erwin, Derek Farrell, Margaret Kirk, Neil Lancaster, Louise Mangos, Danny Marshall, Chris McDonald, Kirsten McKenzie, Effie Merryl, Phoebe Morgan, KC Murdarasi, Rob Parker, Robert Scragg, Zoe Sharp, Sara Sheridan, Dave Sivers, Graham Smith, DC Smith, Eve Smith, Martyn Taylor, David Turton, Fiona Veitch Smith, Roz Watkins, and Olga Wojtas.
This book was guest reviewed by Samara, who says:
On the whole, I found this to be an entertaining selection of short stories. There was plenty of thematic variety and different literary styles, with some great unexpected twists and turns in the tales.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Huge thanks to Simon Bewick for sending the paperback copy from his Twitter/X giveaway; this resulting review is unbiased.
#NoirFromTheBar #CrimeShortStories #Mystery #MysteryShorts #CrimeFiction #BookReview
July 22, 2022
A Shocker indeed!
Saw this and bought it. Some of the stories are good, some not so good . Last story, though, elevated the collection from the pedestrian to the scary. I won't be able sit in a dentist's chair for a while after reading it. Bravo!
Saw this and bought it. Some of the stories are good, some not so good . Last story, though, elevated the collection from the pedestrian to the scary. I won't be able sit in a dentist's chair for a while after reading it. Bravo!
November 26, 2024
More good than bad
More good stories than bad ones. No memorable writing, but only two stories I couldn’t be bothered to finish. All in all, not a bad collection.
More good stories than bad ones. No memorable writing, but only two stories I couldn’t be bothered to finish. All in all, not a bad collection.
June 13, 2020
I am sorry to say but this is a pretty bad collection of stories. Apart from the first one. It’s all a bit cliched and the editing was appalling. Some of the stories were just dull and sorry to say doesn’t interest me. I am glad I sent something for the NHS but I am disappointed in the result of me not enjoying this set of whatever’s.
February 11, 2023
I picked this up because I'm a fan of Chris McDonald's Stonebridge Mysteries and he contributed to this collection of crime and mystery shorts. Not only was McDonald's contribution strong but the other 29 were as well. The best part is that the proceeds go to a good cause. I would also suggest that if you are a fan of this book, you check out the work of Chris McDonald as well
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