Twenty superb new crime stories have been commissioned specially to celebrate the final CrimeFest, described by the Guardian as 'one of the fifty best festivals in the world'. Sixteen years of murder, mystery, and mayhem – CrimeFest stands as a cornerstone of crime fiction, uniting the genre's finest minds. Now the most distinguished names in crime writing have collaborated to commemorate this milestone with an exceptional anthology of meticulously crafted short stories.

Featuring contributions from globally renowned authors and compelling new voices – including Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child, Vaseem Khan, Lindsey Davis, Simon Brett, Martin Edwards, Jorn Lier Horst, Donna Moore and others – this collection represents essential reading for connoisseurs of crime. CrimeFest: Leaving the Scene, offers a worthy celebration of the festival's remarkable heritage. All royalties are donated to the RNIB library.