A Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policemans watchful eye. A jewel heist is
planned admist the glitz and glamour of Oxford Streets Christmas shopping. Lost in a snowstorm
a man finds a motive for murder. This collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the
festive season from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow to the darkness that lurks
beneath the sparkling decorations. With neglected stories by John Bude and E. C. R. Lorac as
well as tales by little-known writers of crime fiction Martin Edwards blends the cosy
atmosphere of the fireside story with a chill to match the temperature outside. This is a
gripping seasonal collection sure to delight mystery fans.
