‘Passions may run hot but revenge is served very cold in Sam Howe’s new collection of thirteen short stories. Two are very respectable Sherlock pastiches, the rest modern Gothic tales of anger as a violent addiction, whether designing your own death or being posed post-mortem in a manner Hannibal Lecter would approve of. These stories make you look over your shoulder at people you thought you knew.’ Mike Ripley
Dive into the dark and tumultuous realms of human emotions with Samantha Lee Howe’s gripping short story collection, Crimes of Passion. This haunting anthology unravels the chilling tales of crimes committed in the heat of anger, jealousy, love, and uncontrollable passion.
From a scorned lover’s vengeance-fuelled obsession to a jealous rival’s deadly game of deception, each story peels back the layers of human desire and desperation, revealing the shocking consequences when emotions take a treacherous turn. Discover the twisted minds and unravelling souls of those who succumb to their deepest emotions, unleashing a chain of events that forever alters lives.
With masterful storytelling and unflinching exploration of the human psyche, Samantha Lee Howe weaves a web of suspense and intrigue that will leave you breathless. Prepare to be immersed in the gripping tales of love turned deadly, betrayal that knows no bounds, and the thin line between passion and destruction. Crimes of Passion is a chilling reminder that sometimes, the darkest acts emerge from the deepest corners of the heart.
Crimes of Passion is a collection of short evocative, crime, thriller and mystery stories by the USA Today bestselling author, Samantha Lee Howe.
‘I love writing short stories in between (and sometimes around and at the same time as) the novels,’ explains Samantha. ‘It’s an odd exercise because most short fiction I’ve written over the years has been horror. This is a crime collection but I’m still so drawn to darkness in it. Well horror and crime do go hand in hand don’t they?‘
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‘All very different, all scarily intriguing and all leaving something more to think about.’ Book Mark
‘Never one for short stories whenever I do read a collection I always realise I would have missed out on some brilliant writing if I hadn’t, no more so than this dark, crime-ridden collection, all very different, all scarily intriguing and all leaving something more to think about. As well as including two based around Sherlock Holmes the rest are modern day tales of passion and of course the crime committed due to it; my favourites if asked to choose would be “The Fukushu Club” and “The Wives” both very chilling, very real and itching for a TV adaptation, fab ideas to run a series from, I won’t forget either of them … If you fancy a collection of well written and plotted tales this is for you. Good, very good …’ Mark, Goodreads
‘I really enjoyed reading this collection of short stories, brilliantly written and some actually quite chilling. My personal faves were “The Fukushu Club”, “The Wind In Her Hair” and “Slash”. Great collection of Crimes Of Passion short stories. Would highly recommend’ Kelly Beckett, Goodreads
‘Thoroughly enjoyed these Crimes of Passion short stories . They were ideal reading for me at this moment in time. There were some superb stories with the brilliant twists. Very satisfying reading.’ Susan Hunter, Goodreads
‘What a great collection of short stories I especially enjoyed the Sherlock Holmes ones. A great introduction to the author 4.5* from me.’ Caroline, Goodreads
232pp approx. Paperback Original Collection.
ISBN: 978-1-84583-225-4
Cover by Iain Robertson
Published 1 November 2023
