A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction lovers

A beloved detective dies in a fire


Sherlock Holmes takes a trip to Italy


A disastrous case of mistaken identity



From his well-loved detective duo, DCI Dalziel and DI Pascoe to his own reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, Reginald Hill’s unforgettable characters and unique blend of humour and suspense make him one of Britain’s greatest crime writers. Complete with a foreword by Mick Herron, this collection of short stories showcases the very best of this iconic mystery writer.