Perfect for reading on a short commute or as a bed-time treat, these charming short stories by best-selling crime writer Bud Craig are sure to put a smile on your face.*

At times delicate and heart-warming, at others, devilish and irreverent, these award-winning short stories recount different lives on the edge; changes big and small. If there is another connection, it is the streak of cheeky humour that runs through them.

Mostly set in Craig’s native city of Salford, with crime themes, HIGH PROFILE also transports us to Memphis Tennessee, as well as imaginary places at the furthest reaches of the universe.

Previous praise for particular stories in the collection:

“...creates beautiful visual pictures...the structure works well and it has a wonderful combination of comedy and depth, being intensely moving and always surprising.” – Justine Potter, Drama Producer Radio 4.

“Well written, funny and poignant....a great story.” – Paul Wilder, Editor of Southword Magazine.

“A brilliant story, I wish I’d written it.” Jennie Fisher, crime writer.

“This writer can really write.” - Paul Moriarty, RSC and BBC Eastenders actor.

* This book was updated in November 2021 with two new short stories added.