Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Merry Band of Murderers | 2006 | Rupert Holmes | Buy |
| 2 | On a Raven’s Wing | 2009 | Rupert Holmes | Buy |
These two anthologies feature Rupert Holmes’s short mystery fiction alongside work by other crime writers. A Merry Band of Murderers (2006) has an unusual format: it pairs mystery stories with original songs, making it one of the few anthologies to combine prose and music. Given Holmes’s background as both a songwriter and a mystery writer, the project suited his particular skill set.
On a Raven’s Wing (2009) is a more traditional mystery anthology collecting stories from several crime fiction authors. Both books will appeal to readers who enjoy Holmes’s novels and want to see how he works in the shorter form.