
National Crime Reading Month
Our annual nationwide event draws crime writing to the attention of the public and promotes our members’ work.
The Crime Writers’ Association supports, promotes and celebrates crime writing from across the globe. We’re proud to be a thriving, growing community with a membership encompassing authors of all ages and at all stages of their careers.
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Our annual nationwide event draws crime writing to the attention of the public and promotes our members’ work.
Collections of short stories by CWA members, showcasing both established and emerging talent.
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A selection of free short crime stories for you to enjoy.
1st July 2025
Inspired by the true story of Jamaica’s first serial killer. Jamaica, 1772. Caribbean jewel, or a killer’s playground? On the island of Jamaica, people have started disappearing without trace. Have they run away, trying to start new lives in…
Meet Susan Rogers and John Roosen—co-authors of the Yoga Mat Mysteries series, whose lives are as extraordinary and unpredictable as their stories. Susan’s journey began with a childhood dream of writing, but she took a daring detour into the military. She conducted sting operations, ran extensi…