The Best British Mysteries 2005

London: Allison & Busby Limited, 2004. BY1 - A first UK edition hardcover book SIGNED by Peter Lovesey, Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Peter Robinson on their respective story page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Book has remainder mark on the bottom, dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light tanning and shelf wear. Featuring new stories by: Ian Rankin, Brian Thompson, John Mortimer, Muriel Gray, Robert Barnard, Anthony Mann, Michael Jecks, John Harvey, Lindsey Davis, John Grant, Edward Marston, Peter Lovesey, Liza Cody, Jerry Sykes, Laura Wilson, Reginald Hill, Christopher Fowler, Rosemary Rowe, Francis King, Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Stephen Volk, Peter Robinson, Amy Myers, Mat Coward, Bill James, H.R.F. Keating, & Colin Dexter. 9.5"x6.5", 345 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Since the golden age of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, British mystery-writers have captivated readers all over the world. Now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, British mysteries are more popular than ever. This collection brings together the most spine-tingling, page-turning stories by Britain's greatest exponents of the genre. Every mystery-lover will relish Ian Rankin's gripping Rebus mystery (Tell Me Who to Kill); Reginald Hill's new Dalziel and Pascoe story (The Game of Dog); an exclusive new adventure for John Mortimer's loveable Rumpole of the Bailey (Rumpole and the Scales of Justice); and a long-awaited, one-off return from Colin Dexter (The Double Crossing). With new stories from bestselling writers Val McDermid, Mark Billingham, Lindsey Davis and Peter Robinson, and exclusive stories from some of Britain's most exciting up-and-coming young crime-writers, this bumper collection is a devilishly good read - and the perfect gift for any mystery-lover.. Signed by Author. First UK Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder.