Murder on Christmas Eve, Classic Mysteries for the Festive Season
| Author | Ellis Peters, Ian Rankin et al. |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd. |
| Date | 2 November 2017 |
| Edition | Paperback |
| Pages | 233 |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1781259184 |
‚Tis the season to be jolly … or is it’? (Book cover)
Content (Book cover)
Christmas Eve. While the world sleeps, snow falls gently from the sky, presents lie under the tree … and murder is afoot. In this collection of ten classic murder mysteries by the best crime writers from the 1920s to today, death and mayhem take many festive forma, 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 by mystified by – in front of a roaring fire, mince pie in hand.
Theme and Genre
A collection of classic short stories, written by well-known authors. We meet a cat that helps uncover the truth, strange “Footprints in the Sky”, a valuable unique manuscript and a thoughtful making story about “On a Christmas day in the morning.
Conclusion
Special, thrilling and enjoyable short stories, perfect for this time of the year.