Daggers Drawn

Maxim Jakubowski is a noted anthology editor with over 70 volumes to his credit, including Invisible Blood. A publisher for over 20 years, he was also the co-owner of London's Murder One bookstore and the crime columnist for Time Out and then The Guardian for 22 years. Stories from his anthologies have won most of the awards in the field on numerous occasions. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and a Sunday Times bestselling novelist in another genre.Ian Rankin is the award-winning writer of the Inspector Rebus mysteries. Dark Entries is his first comics work.

"A well written sharp, incisive crime story (much like a dagger thrust should be) is a thing of beauty. There are many in this anthology. Read and enjoy."– Frost Magazine"Quality and variety... are guaranteed."– Morning Star"Chilling and crafty, and full of devious characters. Not all of the victims are innocent, and the effects of each story will linger long after you close the volume."– The Girl Who Reads"It’s good to see earlier contributions from such luminaries as Peter O’Donnell, Julian Rathbone and Larry Beinhart among the star-studded cast which features Ian Rankin, Jeffrey Deaver, Denise Mina and John Harvey."– Shots Mag"The daggers are drawn, business ends out. An absolute must read for all crime fiction fans."– Advance the Plot"Edgy, twisted and disturbing, Daggers Drawn is a visceral and thrilling collection showcasing the very best modern crime fiction has to offer."– Book Lover's Boudoir"[A]n overall entertaining tale of short stories with quite a few enjoyable tales to entice the reader."– Run Along the Shelves"I'd definitely recommend this great collection for anyone who is a crime fiction fan."– Snazzy Books"[A]n engrossing and entertaining read."– Annarellix Review