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Original Sin brings together a selection of British mystery and detective short stories. From a verger’s son haunted by a graveyard playground to drug‑addicted thieves learning that theft is costly, the tales explore moral failings and corrupt politics. Each vignette—ranging from a fish dispensing its own justice to an assassin juggling a misogynistic client—reveals how characters cannot escape their nature.
Featured by the Crime Writers’ Association, the collection offers a twisted journey to the origin of evil, blending sharp dialogue, unexpected twists, and a sardonic look at crime and human foibles.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Martin Edwards
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