Christmas Eve and all is quiet.
While the world sleeps,snow falls gently from the sky,presents await under the tree...and murder is afoot.
In this collection of ten classic murder mysteries from the best crime writers in history,death and mayhem take many festive forms,from the inventive to the unexpected.
From a Santa Claus with a grudge to a cat who knows who killed its owner on Christmas Eve,these are stories to enjoy - and be mystified by - in front of a roaring fire,mince pie to hand.
Includes contributions from writers including Val McDermid,Margery Allingham,Ellis Peters and Ian Rankin.
Publisher: Profile Books LtdISBN: 9781781259184Number of pages: 240Weight: 200 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 16 mmEdition: Main
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'Each of (the) top-notch writers...brings a distinctive and imaginative edge to Christmas crime...a satisfying respite from the forthcoming festivities.'- Barry Turner, Daily Mail
'An excellent collection of short stories by ten top-class writers.'- Marcel Berlins, Times Books of the Year
'Offers excellent value as the roll call of authors included is really very impressive indeed.'- ShotsMag
'Looking forward to Christmas This anthology is a fine way to start it. It's a cracker.'- Amy Myers
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