Short Stories

Where Do You Find Your Ideas? and other stories is a collection of Martin's stories introduced by Reginald Hill, creator of Dalziel and Pascoe. Each story is prefaced by an account of where the inspiration for the mystery came from.

'The crime writer, especially in the short story, must not only comprehend causes, but also have the art to conceal them, at least until the last page. In this collection Martin Edwards again and again proves he is a true crime writer. I congratulate him.'
Reginald Hill

'The Bookbinder's Apprentice' was short-listed for the CWA Dagger for best short story of 2008 and 'Test Drive' was short-listed for the same award in 2005.

'The House of the Red Candle','24 Hours from Tulsa', 'Test Drive' and 'The Bookbinder's Apprentice' have all been included in the Best British Mysteries series.

The stories marked with an asterisk below are included in the book.

Harry Devlin Stories

It's Impossible*
The Boxer*
When I'm Dead and Gone*
Never Walk Alone*
I Say a Little Prayer*
My Ship Is Coming In*
With a Little Help From My Friends*
A House Is Not a Home*

History Mysteries

Serpent's Tooth*
Corpse Candle*
To Encourage Others*
Natural Causes*
The Case Of The Suicidal Lawyer*
The Case Of The Persecuted Accountant*
The Mind Of The Master*
War Rations*
The Basement*
The Case Of The Sentimental Tobacconist
The Case Of The Impoverished Landlady
The Mystery of Canute Villa
The Witching Hour
The House Of The Red Candle
The Restless Dead

Psychological Suspense

Are You Sitting Comfortably?*
Act Of Kindness*
A Job For Life*
Where Do You Find Your Ideas?*
Diminshed Responsibility*
Wish You Weren't Here*
Neighbours*
Penalty*
A Stolen Life*
Waiting for Godstow*
Mind Stalker
Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa
Sunset City
Melusine
Test Drive
The People Outside
InDex
The Bookbinder's Apprentice
Bedside Manners