How the genre uses crime as social commentary.Why crime-writing’s origins are so important.Seven books in his first series, featuring Liverpool lawyer Harry Devlin, starting with the CWA John Creasey Dagger-nominated All the Lonely People, have been reissued by Acorn in new editions with introductions by leading writers including Ann Cleeves and Val McDermid. His eight and latest Lake District Mystery is The Crooked Shore and earlier books in the series include The Coffin Trail, short-listed for the Theakston's prize for best British crime novel. British librarians awarded him the CWA Dagger in the Library in 2018 in recognition of his body of work. His recent novels include Mortmain Hall and Gallows Court, which was nominated for two awards including the CWA Historical Dagger.

Martin Edwards has received the CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British crime writing, given for the sustained excellence of his contribution to the genre. To purchase The Life of Crime, follow the link below.

Martin is an experienced author of numerous crime and thriller novels, and has received the CWA Diamond Dagger Award, Britain’s highest crime-writing achievement. Covering the complete history of the genre, analyzing its most successful novels, and even providing crime-writing tips, Edwards makes himself a must-read. Martin Edwards' magnum opus, The Life of Crime, is a dream come true for crime readers.

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