Murder On Christmas Eve: Classic Mysteries for the Festive Season

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 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 in hand.


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