Books by Martin Edwards

Martin Edwards

Martin Edwards is a British crime writer and editor known for his contributions to the genre of crime fiction. He has written several acclaimed mystery novels including "The Coffin Trail" and "The Golden Age of Murder". Edwards is also a respected editor, having compiled numerous anthologies of crime stories.

His writing style is characterized by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and a keen eye for detail. Edwards is praised for his ability to create a sense of atmosphere and suspense in his works, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

One of his most famous works is "The Golden Age of Murder", a non-fiction book that explores the lives and works of the leading crime writers of the 1920s and 1930s. This book has been hailed as a definitive account of the era and has solidified Edwards' reputation as an authority on classic crime fiction.

Overall, Martin Edwards has made a significant impact on the crime fiction genre through his writing, editing, and scholarly contributions. His works continue to be celebrated by readers and critics alike for their intelligence, creativity, and timeless appeal.

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Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife

Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife

the Christmas murder mystery with a twist

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Playing Dead

Playing Dead

Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2025
As If By Magic

As If By Magic

And Other Miraculous and Locked-Room Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2025
Then There Were More Short Stories

Then There Were More Short Stories

From the Crime Writer's Association

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Playing Dead

Playing Dead

Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Playing Dead

Playing Dead

Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Hemlock Bay

Hemlock Bay

From the 'true master of British crime writing', a chilling and twisty Golden Age mystery

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2025
Cyanide in the Sun

Cyanide in the Sun

And Other Stories of Summertime Crime : 139

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2025
Midsummer Mysteries Short Stories

Midsummer Mysteries Short Stories

From the Crime Writers Association

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2024
Truly Criminal

Truly Criminal

A Crime Writers' Association Anthology of True Crime

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2024
Metropolitan Mysteries

Metropolitan Mysteries

A Casebook of London's Detectives : 130

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2024
Lessons in Crime

Lessons in Crime

Academic Mysteries : 126

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2024
Hemlock Bay

Hemlock Bay

From the 'true master of British crime writing', a chilling and twisty Golden Age mystery

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2024
Who Killed Father Christmas?

Who Killed Father Christmas?

And Other Seasonal Mysteries : 119

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2023
Crimes of Cymru

Crimes of Cymru

Classic Mystery Tales of Wales : 114

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2023
Music of the Night

Music of the Night

from the Crime Writers’ Association

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2022
The Life of Crime

The Life of Crime

Detecting the History of Mysteries and Their Creators

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2022
The Edinburgh Mystery

The Edinburgh Mystery

And Other Tales of Scottish Crime : 102

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2022
Final Acts

Final Acts

Theatrical Mysteries : 103

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2022
Guilty Creatures

Guilty Creatures

A Menagerie of Mysteries : 91

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2021
Many Deadly Returns

Many Deadly Returns

21 stories celebrating 21 years of Murder Squad

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2021
Murder by the Book

Murder by the Book

Mysteries for Bibliophiles : 93

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2021
Ultimate Survivor

Ultimate Survivor

The Making of a Madman

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2020
Settling Scores

Settling Scores

Sporting Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2020
A Surprise for Christmas

A Surprise for Christmas

And Other Seasonal Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2020
Cosy Crime Short Stories

Cosy Crime Short Stories

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2019
Deep Waters

Deep Waters

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2019
The Measure of Malice

The Measure of Malice

Scientific Detection Stories

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2019
Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks

Railway Mysteries : 53

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2018
The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books

The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2017
Agents & Spies Short Stories

Agents & Spies Short Stories

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2017
Foreign Bodies

Foreign Bodies

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2017
Miraculous Mysteries

Miraculous Mysteries

Locked-Room Murders and Impossible Crimes

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2017
Continental Crimes

Continental Crimes

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2017
Crimson Snow

Crimson Snow

Winter Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2016
Murder at the Manor

Murder at the Manor

Country House Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2016
Serpents in Eden

Serpents in Eden

Countryside Crimes

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2016
Crime & Mystery Short Stories

Crime & Mystery Short Stories

Martin Edwards
Hardcover
Published: 2016
Resorting to Murder

Resorting to Murder

Holiday Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2015
Silent Nights

Silent Nights

Christmas Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2015
Capital Crimes

Capital Crimes

London Mysteries

Martin Edwards
Paperback
Published: 2015