Martin Edwards (1) (1955–)
Author of The Coffin Trail
For other authors named Martin Edwards, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Martin Edwards is an award-winning crime writer best known for two series of novels set in Liverpool and the Lake District. He is series consultant for British Library Crime Classics, Chair of the Crime Writers' Association, and President of the Detection Club. The Golden Age of Murder, his study show more of the Detection Club, was published in 2015 to international acclaim, and won the Edgar, Agatha, H.R.F. Keating, and Macavity awards for the year's best book about the genre. show less
Series
Works by Martin Edwards
Howdunit: A Masterclass in Crime Writing by Members of the Detection Club (2020) — Editor — 53 copies
Midsummer Mysteries Short Stories: From the Crime Writers Association (Beyond and Within) (2024) 3 copies
The Bookbinder’s Apprentice 3 copies
In Sherlock's footsteps : the connection between Sherlock Holmes and the Detection Club (2022) 1 copy
Clutter 1 copy
Squeaky [short story] 1 copy
Mindstalker 1 copy
The House of the Red Candle 1 copy
Waiting for Godstow 1 copy
Catch of the Day 1 copy
Associated Works
Between the Dark and the Daylight and 27 More of the Best Crime and Mystery Stories of the Year (2009) — Contributor — 42 copies
In League with Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Sherlock Holmes Canon (2020) — Contributor — 39 copies
The Book of Extraordinary Impossible Crimes and Puzzling Deaths: The Best New Original Stories of the Genre (2020) — Contributor — 9 copies
Skald: The Short Story Collection: 6 Original Crime & Thriller Short Stories (2018) — Contributor — 7 copies
The Best of British Crime omnibus: Murder in Moscow / Prescription for Murder / A Game of Murder (2012) — Introduction — 4 copies
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine - 2004/03-04 — Contributor — 2 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Edwards, Kenneth Martin
- Birthdate
- 1955-07-07
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Knutsford, Cheshire, England, UK
- Education
- Oxford University (Balliol College)
Sir John Deane's Grammar School - Occupations
- Solicitor, Partner, employment law
crime novelist
critic
The Detection Club, archivist
The Detection Club, president
Author of legal textbooks - Organizations
- Detection Club
Members
Reviews
Lists
Awards
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Statistics
- Works
- 98
- Also by
- 85
- Members
- 5,509
- Popularity
- #4,528
- Rating
- 3.6
- Reviews
- 300
- ISBNs
- 461
- Languages
- 4
- Favorited
- 2
I appreciate that Edwards is attempting to cater to different people, and that may make the difference for some.
Still, in my mind a great read
Big Ship
8 April 2024