Murder On Christmas Eve: Classic Mysteries for the Festive Season (Vintage Murders) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1781259186 ISBN 13: 9781781259184

Publisher: Profile Books, 2017

Synopsis

Christmas Eve. 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.

About this title

Review:

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)

Praise for Murder under the Christmas Tree:

'This killer selection is the icing on the (Christmas) cake ... this is all your Christmases come at once for fans of the genre.

(The Lady)

From the Author:

Murder under the Christmas Tree sold 25,000 copies over Christmas 2016, and was a Top 50 bestseller for two weeks|Classic crime stories by big name authors in an affordable and attractive package|Perfect stocking-filler for thriller lovers!

About this edition

• Publisher: Profile Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1781259186
• ISBN 13: 9781781259184
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Gayford Cecily