The Mammoth Book of New Historical Whodunits

by Mike Ashley (editor)

Selected by best-selling editor Mike Ashley, these stories include brand new contributions as well as rare reprints, from writers such as Ian Rankin, Lynda Robinson, Sharan Newman, Gail Frazer, Gillian Linscott, and Peter Tremayne. Featuring such towering historical figures as the Queen of Sheba, Attila the Hun, Hildegarde of Bingen, Geoffrey Chaucer, Henry the Navigator, and Benjamin Franklin, The Mammoth Book of New Historical Whodunits is a brilliant collection of thirty stories of mystery and intrigue spread over three thousand years, from ancient Egypt to the Titanic, that is sure to please fans of this unique genre.

Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Anthologies, Short Stories, Fiction, Historical, Historical Mystery

564 pages, Paperback

Published July 28, 2005

About the author

Michael Raymond Donald Ashley is the author and editor of over sixty books that in total have sold over a million copies worldwide. He lives in Chatham, Kent.

Reviews

[Tomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy, fun read.

[Ronald · Rating 2 out of 5]

For the most part, the majority of stories are too short to get into a proper mystery-solving mood, with the prose mostly uninspired. There were a handful of good stories that properly delivered, but the rest are not very memorable.

[Serena · Rating 3 out of 5]

stars 1.11-1.17

His Master's Servant by Philip Boast ***
Death in the Desert by Jean Davidson ***
the Judgment of the Gods by Rob Reginald ***
the Oracle of Amun by Mary Reed ***
Claudia Seferius] Cupid's Arrow by Marilyn Todd ****
Sister Fidelma] the Spiteful Shadow by Peter Tremayne ***
Catherine LeVendeur] Catherine and the Sybil by Sharan Newman ***
Fools' Guild] the Jester and the Mathematician by Alan Gordon ****
the Duke's Tale by Cherith Baldry
Sea of Darkness by Sarah A. Hoyt
Sister Frevisse 20 the Stone-Worker's Tale by Margaret Frazer
the Witching Hour by Martin Edwards
the Dutchman and the Wrongful Heir by Maan Meyers
If Serpents Envious by Clayton Emery
the Uninvited Guest by Edward D. Hoch
Benjamin's Trap by Richard Moquist
the Serpent's Back by Ian Rankin
Botanist at Bay by Edward Marston
the Living and the Dead by Judith Cutler
Footprints by Jeffrey Farnol
the Tenth Commandment by Melville Davisson Post
Murder in Old Manhattan by Frank Bonham
the Abolitionist by Lynda S. Robinson
Poisoned with Politeness by Gillian Linscott
Threads of Scarlet by Clare Griffon
the Gentleman on the Titanic by John Lutz

[Chriss · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great anthology of historical mysteries. I've re-read many of the stories and discovered new author's I like. I've got a full review on my blog.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many short historical mystery stories. Sometimes I needed a dictionary for words that were cultural. This led to some confusion on my part, especially when the story took place in Europe a long time ago. Most were very good stories.

[Jan Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

These anthologies, edited by Mike Ashley, were a great introduction to historical mysteries and their authors. I went on to read many books inspired by these "Mammoth" collections.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I dont like short stories as they as short... most of these read quickly and enjoyable however they are easy to figure out.