Martin Edwards

Crime novelist and winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger 2020

‘A true master of British crime writing’: Richard Osman

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‘Martin Edwards is not only a fine writer but he is also ridiculously knowledgeable about the field of crime and suspense fiction.  He wears his learning lightly and is always the most congenial company.  He is also a great champion of crime writing and crime writers.  He is a fitting winner of the Diamond Dagger.’: Ian Rankin

‘Martin Edwards has earned distinction in every area of the crime-fiction field’: Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine

‘The best living practitioner of the classic detective story’: Otto Penzler

Rachel Savernake novels

The Life of Crime – a brand new history of crime writing

shortlisted for three awards in 2023

The Lake District Mysteries

Harry Devlin Liverpool Mysteries

Howdunit: A Masterclass in Crime Writing by Members of the Detection Club