Murder in Harrogate

Murder in Harrogate is a delightful anthology of dark deeds by a variety of crime writers, inspired by the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival. All of the stories are set in, yes you've guessed it, Harrogate.
All of the stories in this collection are gripping, but three in particular stood out for me.
“The Dame” by Mark Billingham, is a contemporary tale, based on the real life disappearance of Agatha Christie.
“Old Peculiar” by Steve Cavanagh centres around a young woman looking into the disappearance of her sister, and has a sinister twist at the end.
“Why Harrogate?” by Janice Hallett is an historical crime fiction short that is dark and creepy.
I love short stories, and this anthology was a quick and easy read. Dark, sometimes creepy, sometimes seedy, and exceedingly good.