SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 CWA SHORT STORY DAGGER AWARD!

“These stories are all so different and so good-creepy, haunting and funny too with some brilliant twists. Excellent work!” — HARRIET TYCE author of Blood Orange

“Wildly entertaining” — ALEX NORTH author of The Whisper Man

“Delicious bite-sized crime” — TE KINSEY author of A Quiet Life in the Country

“A fantastic short story collection by an amazing bunch of writers.” — ROZ WATKINS author of The Devil’s Dice

“Stellar” —THE GUARDIAN

“Haunting”—THE TIMES

“The biggest stars in contemporary crime fiction”—THE SUNDAY RECORD

“Cracking…All the stories are truly gripping”—MY WEEKLY

“Twisted, devious, delicious. If you’re looking for a mystery in your Christmas stocking, this collection of crime tales will be right up your candy-cane lane”—JO SPAIN

“A perfect festive collection of bite-sized crime fiction”—JOHN MARRS

Afraid Of The Shadows is a collection of gripping- sometimes funny, always spooky- short stories from some of the biggest names in crime fiction.

From possessed sweaters to creepy wardrobes and disco shape shifters, there’s something for everyone in this Halloween bucket of short story goodies making it the perfect companion to snuggle up with as the nights draw in. Though be warned, you might want to leave the lights on…

Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and award-winning writers amongst them, this is a unique collection of words.

Originating from Virtual Noir at the Bar, a weekly online gathering where authors — best sellers, award winners and up-and-coming — join together to read sections live from their works to the public, the organisers of that event put the word out to writers who had appeared to submit a story to help raise funds for NHS charities. The result is this book. Inside you’ll find short pieces that have nothing in common other than their quality and a general tale-from-the-bar theme.

A collection of crime and mystery stories in support of Rotary International’s work to eradicate Polio. One hundred percent of the profit from this book goes towards the work of the charity.
Seventeen stories and two poems. All authors have contributed their work for free in support of this good cause.