The Crime Writers’ Association

Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2026

Shortlisted


Mark Ezra

A Sting in her Tale

Edited by: Carolyn Mays

Published by: Bedford Square Publishers - No Exit Press

Judges’ comments

Blending cosy crime with hard-edged espionage, A Sting in Her Tale offers a fresh and confident take on the genre. Ezra’s slick prose and deliciously quirky protagonist carry a story that delivers both intrigue and satisfaction.

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