An eclectic collection of London-based crime stories, blending the familiar with the unexpected in a way that reflects the personality of the city. Each story is introduced by editor Martin Edwards, who sheds light on the authors' lives and the background to their writing Capital Crimes is an eclectic collection of London-based crime stories, blending the familiar with the unexpected in a way that reflects the personality of the city. Alongside classics by Margery Allingham, Anthony Berkeley and Thomas Burke are excellent and unusual stories by authors who are far less well known.