Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour | 2017 | Ed James | Buy |
The Crime Writers’ Association has published anthologies of short fiction for many years, gathering work from across the spectrum of British crime writing. The Mystery Tour collection appeared in 2017, with contributions from established and emerging crime authors including Ed James.
Short fiction sits at the margins of Ed James’s output, which has been almost entirely novels and novellas. His inclusion in the CWA anthology reflects his standing within British crime fiction during the period when his DI Fenchurch series was gaining momentum and his Scott Cullen books had already built a substantial readership.
The anthology is worth seeking out for readers interested in the breadth of British crime short fiction, and Ed James’s contribution offers a snapshot of his writing during a productive mid-career period.