Reader, I Buried Them and Other Stories

Peter Lovesey has assembled a collection of short stories, including his most popular creation, Peter Diamond, which was first published in an anthology more than fifty years ago. The collection includes fifteen yarns of mystery, melancholy, and mischief, set in deadly settings such as a theatre, monastery, and book publishing industry. Lovesey fans will delight in a personal essay by the author and an appearance by the irascible Bath detective, Peter Diamond.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A captivating anthology of short stories penned by the legendary master of classic crime fiction, Peter Lovesey, featuring one of his most beloved creations, the enigmatic Peter Diamond. Lovesey's literary journey began more than fifty years ago when a short story he penned was included in an anthology. It was this remarkable tale that caught the attention of the esteemed Ruth Rendell, whose praise ignited a lifelong passion for short form crime fiction within Lovesey. Over a span of more than a hundred stories, Lovesey has painstakingly assembled this devilishly clever collection, comprising fifteen captivating yarns of mystery, melancholy, and mischief. These tales take place in treacherous environments such as a theatre, a monastery, and the treacherous world of book publishing. Within this collection, Lovesey includes not only that very first story that marked the inception of his storytelling career but also three exclusive new stories that are sure to delight his devoted fans. Furthermore, enthusiasts of Lovesey's work will relish a personal essay by the author, delving into the historical inspirations behind his creation. Additionally, the irascible Bath detective Peter Diamond makes a notable appearance, having, in Lovesey's words, forcefully bulldozed his way into this captivating collection.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 196 x 126 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780751585889