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Crime at Christmas: Short Stories to Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

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Christmas is a time for joy, peace, and goodwill. But it can also be a time for crime.

Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas (short stories)

by Stuart MacBride

4.2 out of 5

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The festive season provides the perfect backdrop for all sorts of criminal activities, from petty theft to murder.

In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most famous crime at Christmas stories.

These stories will keep you on the edge of your seat and remind you that even during the most wonderful time of the year, there's always a dark side lurking.

"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry

This classic Christmas story tells the tale of a young couple who are struggling to make ends meet.

With Christmas approaching, they both desperately want to buy each other gifts, but they don't have much money.

In a heartwarming twist, they both end up sacrificing their most prized possessions in order to buy each other the perfect gifts.

This story is a reminder that the true spirit of Christmas is about giving and receiving love, not material possessions.

"The Red House Mystery" by A.A. Milne

This Agatha Christie-esque mystery takes place at a country house on Christmas Eve.

A group of friends and family are gathered for the holidays when one of them is found murdered.

The local police are baffled, and it's up to the brilliant detective Anthony Cade to solve the crime.

This story is a classic whodunit that will keep you guessing until the very end.

"The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" by Arthur Conan Doyle

This Sherlock Holmes story takes place on Christmas Day.

Holmes is called in to investigate the theft of a valuable blue carbuncle from the Countess of Morcar.

With the help of his trusty sidekick Dr. Watson, Holmes quickly solves the crime and recovers the stolen jewel.

This story is a fun and festive mystery that will appeal to fans of Sherlock Holmes.

"The Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens

This classic Christmas story tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.

The ghosts show Scrooge the error of his ways, and he eventually becomes a kind and generous person.

This story is a reminder that the true spirit of Christmas is about love, compassion, and forgiveness.

These are just a few of the many crime at Christmas stories that are out there.

If you're looking for a thrilling way to get into the Christmas spirit, be sure to check out some of these stories.

They're sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and remind you that even during the most wonderful time of the year, there's always a dark side lurking.

Twelve Days of Winter: Crime at Christmas (short stories)

by Stuart MacBride

4.2 out of 5