
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.
31st March 2025
Leeds, 1941. As the war rages across Europe, Police Sergeant Cathy Marsden’s life since she was seconded to the Special Investigation Branch has remained focused on deserters and home-front crimes. Until now. Things take a chilling turn when Cathyâ…
Kim Hays is a dual citizen of Switzerland and the US who has lived in Bern with her Swiss husband for thirty-seven years and, before that, in San Juan, Vancouver, Stockholm, and the States. Kim has had many jobs, from factory forewoman to director of a small nonprofit organization and from universit…