Stories from our latest collection feature gritty murders on the streets of Chicago, New York, L.A., London and Paris, horrors in dark alleys, as well as many more scenes from urban crime that elicit a dark curiosity. Classic authors are cast with previously unpublished stories by exciting budding contemporary crime writers to bring you the latest anthology in our successful series. Classic authors include: Stacy Aumonier, Robert Barr, Irvin S. Cobb, Wilkie Collins, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Arthur Conan Doyle, E.W. Hornung, Fergus Hume, Maurice Leblanc, Jack London, Baroness Orczy, Melville Davisson Post, Edgar Wallace, Victor L. Whitechurch, Oscar Wilde.

No, he never won the Kentucky Derby but he was Marc McPhee's friend. And he was murdered. Murderers, whoever they may be, will find out McPhee takes offence when you murder his best friend. McPhee sets out to avenge his friend any way he can, even if it means an alliance with the Mafia. In addition to revenge, it's also a chance for McPhee to find himself again and to find the happiness he lost so long ago. He comes close to accomplishing all his intentions...but if you're keeping score...remember... close only counts in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades