The Lock-In is the first new collection of short fiction by critically acclaimed author Tony Black in a decade. This thrilling anthology of crime fiction stories by the eight-times Crime Writers'' Association (CWA) Dagger nominated author of the Gus Dury series includes a brand-new outing for the infamous protagonist, ''Dead On''. Also included is ''The Ringer'', which was performed on stage by Outlander star Bryan Larkin; ''The Holy Father'', a hilarious retelling of the nativity, set on a Scottish housing scheme; and ''Stone Ginger'', a fast-paced London noir heist.