Maxim Jakubowski

An enthralling anthology of 19 CWA Dagger Award-shortlisted gripping and thrilling stories for the most hardened crime fan.Featuring bestselling authors such as Ann Cleeves, Christopher Fowler and Val McDermid.NINETEEN CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING SHORT STORIES FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST IN CRIME FICTION Legendary editor, Maxim Jakubowski, delivers another chilling anthology collecting stories of cold-blooded murder, revenge and crimes-gone-wrong from the best of the best in crime fiction. Spine-chilling and gripping, these tales will grip you with their devious narrators and crafty twists. FEATURING:Ann CleevesChristopher FowlerVal McDermidLavie TidharChris SimmsChristine PoulsonJames SallisVictoria SelmanConrad WilliamsStuart NevilleGeorge PelecanosSimon BrettJohn LawtonKen BruenMickey Spillane & Max Allan CollinsPeter RobinsonMartyn WaitesandKevin Wignall

A fascinating and unsettling anthology of 31 science fiction short stories in tribute to the prophetic dystopias of New Wave sci-fi pioneer, and literary titan of the twentieth century, J. G. Ballard-featuring Will Self, Iain Sinclair, Christopher Fowler, Chris Beckett, and a new Jerry Cornelius story from Michael Moorcock. A fascinating and unsettling anthology of 32 science fiction short stories in tribute to the prophetic dystopias of New Wave sci-fi pioneer, and literary titan of the twentieth century, J. G. Ballard-featuring Will Self, Iain Sinclair, Christopher Fowler, Chris Beckett, and a new Jerry Cornelius story from Michael Moorcock. Few authors are so iconic that their name is an adjective – Ballard is one of them. Master of both literary and science fiction, his novels such as Empire of the Sun, Crash and Cocaine Nights show a world out of joint – a bewildering, alienating and yet enthralling place. From his rapturously weird takes on contemporary reality to his classic dystopias like The Drowned World and High Rise, Ballard’s legacy shaped the future of literature. This first-of-its-kind anthology, featuring our greatest literary and science fiction authors, pays tribute to the unique visions of humanity’s uncanny and uneasy clash with the future – our empires of concrete – seen through the warped lens of J. G. Ballard. Edited by renowned editors Maxim Jakubowski and Rick McGrath, this collection includes stories by: • Will Self • Iain Sinclair • Christopher Fowler • Chris Beckett • Michael Moorcock • Jeff Noon • Preston Grassmann • Toby Litt • Christine Poulson • David Gordon • Hanna Jameson • James Lovegrove • Ramsey Campbell • Barry N. Malzberg • Paul Di Filippo • Samathan Lee Howe • Nick Mamatas • Adrian McKinty • Rhys Hughes • Adrian Cole • Pat Cadigan • Adam Roberts • George Sandison • Geoff Nicholson • A.K. Benedict • Andrew Hook • David Quantick • Lavie Tidhar • James Grady

An enthralling anthology of 19 CWA Dagger Award-shortlisted gripping and thrilling stories for the most hardened crime fan.Featuring bestselling authors such as Ann Cleeves, Christopher Fowler and Val McDermid.NINETEEN CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING SHORT STORIES FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST IN CRIME FICTION Legendary editor, Maxim Jakubowski, delivers another chilling anthology collecting stories of cold-blooded murder, revenge and crimes-gone-wrong from the best of the best in crime fiction. Spine-chilling and gripping, these tales will grip you with their devious narrators and crafty twists. FEATURING:Ann CleevesChristopher FowlerVal McDermidLavie TidharChris SimmsChristine PoulsonJames SallisVictoria SelmanConrad WilliamsStuart NevilleGeorge PelecanosSimon BrettJohn LawtonKen BruenMickey Spillane & Max Allan CollinsPeter RobinsonMartyn WaitesandKevin Wignall

Deep Ends: A Ballardian Anthology 2023 is the tenth (and last) edition of this popular, large-format, full colour annual anthology influenced by the life and work of J.G. Ballard. Deep Ends features a cover by renown artist James Marsh, and contributions from David Pringle, Andrew Frost, Maxim Jakubowski, Paul H. Williams, Lawrence Russell, The Hardlab, Dennis E. Bolen, Mike Bonsall, Rick McGrath, Paul A. Green, Mike Holliday, and Bernard Sigaud. Highlights include the final chapter of David Pringle's deeply researched JG Ballard chronology, featuring 1992 to 2007; Rick McGrath's extensive interview with James Marsh; imaginary letters by Maxim Jakubowski; fiction by Lawrence Russell, Dennis E. Bolen, Bernard Sigaud, and Paul A. Green; artwork by Andrew Frost, Paul A. Williams, The Hardlab, and Mike Holliday; and a contest by Mike Bonsall.

A World of Sexy Sleuths, Mysterious Missus, and Female VillainsFlip through tales of beautiful women, female villains, and clever consorts. Delight in crime, mystery, and suspense in story after story featuring femme fatales.A delightful menu of villainy and seduction. Dangerous women are a steadfast tradition of crime and mystery books. Choose between stories that compare to mystery best sellers, tales that feature the smart sleuth, the daring detective, the mystery date-turned-nemesis, or the baby-faced beauty. Perfect for fans of crime novels, fiction, strong female characters, or mystery and suspense books, The Extraordinary Book of Femme Fatales honors its heritage with stories featuring strong women and female villains who have mastered the art of seduction.Marvelous mysteries, hand-picked by an expert. Maxim Jakubowski, one of the top best selling authors in mystery fiction books, has scoured the genre for the best new mystery and thriller stories featuring femme fatales. In The Extraordinary Book of Femme Fatales, he presents the best of the best in mystery literature featuring strong women, fiction, and good for her stories.Inside The Extraordinary Book of Femme Fatales, you’ll find:Stories with strong female leads, female villains, and moreCrime, seduction, and adventureA look at what happens when women are the big bad heroesIf you liked The Maidens, The Jealousy Man and Other Stories, or The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021, you’ll love The Extraordinary Book of Femme Fatales.

THE LOUISIANA REPUBLIC"My name is Alexandra..."She walks into his office, this beautiful, damaged woman, looking for her sister. Alexandra and Cherise had never been close, but Cherise has disappeared. Their father is the Commander, a sinister man who controls New York City. It is a time of anarchy, the U.S. splintered into warring factions. It is the time of the Dark.Now a NYC detective walks the city streets trying to find a mystery woman who has left a trail of pornographic images, and little else. He is assisted by Vienna, the daughter of the King of Washington Square. He is pursued by a killer he refers to as "Reservoir Dogs" and the very lethal April Lea, an Amazonian model and martial artist. The detective is also searching for Giulia, the lover who has left him. She might be in New Orleans. There is a good chance that he will find Cherise there, too. Now all he and Vienna have to do is figure out how to get out of NYC alive. Then make their way south to the no man's land that is New Orleans. After that, finding the women should be easy...

Everyone’s Favorite British Detective Is Back!Read the newest and most thrilling stories about the most famous super sleuth in this new novel by critically acclaimed author, Maxim Jakubowski.Revisit Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legacy. Sherlock Holmes and Watson have been household names and icons for generations. In this new anthology by Maxim Jakubowski, you can read all about the dynamic duo in a new light. From brand new stories, to deeper looks into famous Sherlock Holmes cases, you’ll fall in love with these short detective stories.The perfect book for Sherlock and mystery fans alike. Whether you are a Sherlock super-fan, or an avid crime and mystery reader, The Return of Sherlock Holmes is the perfect novel for you. With brand new, mind-boggling stories, you can delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes and his crime-solving abilities. In this book, you can read:All new Sherlock Holmes storiesThe return of the world-famous British detectiveAnd so much more!If you enjoyed books like American Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection or Sherlock Holmes: Complete Collections & Stories, then you’ll love The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

Holmes and Watson Return in These New Sherlock Holmes Stories“Sometimes a brief zap of great writing is just what you’re in the mood for or have time for. That’s when anthologies like his are ideal....intellectually outstanding.”—New York Journal of BooksRecognized as “the best short mystery and crime fiction of the year” by Leonard Carpenter, Maxim Jakubowski presents a collection of never before seen fiction short stories from some of the best mystery and thriller writers today.Your favorite sleuths return. An icon of detective fiction, readers have come across Sherlock Holmes and his mythical stories of crime and adventure for generations. In this new short story anthology, literature reunites with the beloved British detective, his powers of deduction, and his unerring quest for the truth.A cornucopia of British detectives, dark deeds, and derring-do. Collected by one of the genre's eminent editors, The Book of Extraordinary New Sherlock Holmes Stories features the timeless detective alongside favorite Sherlock Holmes characters, like Moriarty, Holmes, and Watson. Bringing together some of the most renowned American and British authors of crime today, this bumper volume of short stories for adults features:Jon Courtenay GrimwoodLavie TidharDavid Stuart DaviesJohn GrantRose BigginsDavid N.SmithO'Neil De NouxRhys HughesCatherine LundoffMark MowerMatthew BoothMartin DaleyJan EdwardsAshley ListerKeith BrookeNaching T.KassaPhillip VineBev VincentKeith Morayand Nick SweetIf you’re looking for British historical mysteries, detective mystery books, or anthology bookss—or enjoy Anthony Horrowitz novels The Complete Sherlock Holmes or The Best American Mystery Stories 2019—then you’ll love The Book of Extraordinary New Sherlock Holmes Stories.

FEATURING A BRAND-NEW JACK REACHER STORY! A collection of seventeen brand-new crime stories from bestselling authors Lee Child, Jeffrey Deaver, Stella Duffy, and more. KILLER SECRETS FEATURING A BRAND NEW JACK REACHER STORY Open the files on an anthology of seventeen new crime stories to probe the brutal and complex hearts of criminals, and unravel the strangest of mysteries. Watch as a secretive group of intelligence community officers trace Jack Reacher through Heathrow in Lee Child's "Smile". In Mary Hoffman's "Fallen Woman", a journalist on the trail of a secretive drug lord gets caught up in the violent suicide of a young woman in Siena. And in Jeffrey Deaver's "Connecting the Dots", detectives follow the trail of clues in the brutal killing of a homeless man, wherever it may lead... Invisible Blood is a gripping collection exploring the compulsions of the criminal mind. SEVENTEEN STORIES FROM TODAY'S FINEST CRIME WRITERS Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Denise Mina, R.J. Ellory, Christopher Fowler, Stella Duffy, Ken Bruen, Lauren Henderson, James Grady, Jason Starr, Mary Hoffman, Cathi Unsworth, Bill Beverly, Lavie Tidhar, Johana Gustawsson, A K Benedict, John Harvey

The year's most outstanding short erotic fiction from the genre's leading writers

Offers a collection of over 40 stories by some of the writers of erotica and romance, including Kay Jaybee, K D Grace and Rachel Kramer Bussel - all shortlisted for the Erotic Writer of the Year award - Donna George Storey, Sunday Times bestseller Vina Jackson, Booker-shortlisted Matt Thorne, Portia da Costa and Kristina Lloyd.

The very best erotica from over a decade with more than 30 pieces of short erotic fiction from the most outstanding writers in the field explore the full range of human sensual and sexual experience.

Skin in Darkness contains three scorching tales of naked noir, of lust and larceny. In It's You That I Want to Kiss--Jacob and Anne meet and fall in lust on Miami Beach. But their tryst takes a dangerous turn when Anne accepts a courier job to Caracas and ends up with a fortune of diamonds belonging to a dangerous psychopath. The second story follows Joe. He falls hard for Caitleen, his boss' wife, and the two scheme to kill her clueless husband in the perfect crime. But Joe doesn't count on Caitleen's bizarre sexual appetites. On Tenderness Express, hard-bitten detective Martin Jackson and Cornelia, his beautiful stripper and hit-woman client, pose as a pair of dominant-submissives in order to crack a case. But the caper turns kinky when they uncover a runaway sex slave.