Thank you to Netgalley and Titan books for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was excited to read some murderish Christmas short stories and this book delivered on that! The short stories varied in length, some as short as 10 plus pages and others as long as 30-ish pages. Each was unique and not repeated which keeps the reader interested. I believe readers will enjoy this book for the holiday season! Happy release day!

Thank you to Titan Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the idea of having so many Christmas-centric stories with a touch of death. This is the perfect thing to read when you want those spooky vibes in October but also craving some Christmas as well.

The varying lengths of each story was another feature I loved. Some were a few pages long, whereas others sprawled and felt more like a novella.

From the first story, which I thoroughly enjoyed, I knew this would be an entertaining and sometimes creepy collection of stories.

While there were too many stories in this collection to properly give my thoughts on each one, I will say I loved almost every one of them. There were only a couple that didn't quite grab me but I still enjoyed them to a certain point. I will take a moment to highlight a couple of my favorites.

The first story, How to Commit Murder in a Bookshop, had an intriguing beginning, and while quite short in length, this story stuck with me well after finishing the book. This is the perfect read for all booklovers and anyone who works in the publishing industry. Eleanor was a fantastic character who was extremely observant of the other characters in the bookstore. 

The murder was well planned out and took me and Eleanor by surprise, which was fantastic.

The Red Angel was a perfect mix of Christmas and true crime. While it didn't grab my attention immediately, after a couple of pages I was fully invested in the story and with the steady pacing and constant upping of the ante I was absolutely gobbling this one up.

In The Wrong Party, I wasn't too sure what to expect. It took me some time to get into this one but every time I thought I should put the book down for a bit, I was immediately decide against that and keep reading. There's no good way for me to say what I enjoyed about this one without spoiling it.

I truly wish I could take the time to talk about each story, but I feel it's best for people to read this short story collection to find out for themselves.

One of my favorite things about this book is the mix of stories found within. As expected, they all hold a similar theme, however, beyond that each story has its own unique voice and genre. Some were more classic, while others were touched on true crime, general fiction, and so much more. There is something for everyone in this book and I feel that most readers will enjoy the vast majority, if not all of them.

I will have to add these authors to my TBR to check out their other books because I enjoyed so many of their stories in this one.

A collection of Christmas stories that are not what we expect -but that’s what makes them wonderful.

This was a fun mix of holiday themed murder mysteries. I was not familiar with most of the authors so it was also a great opportunity to sample their work. Some leaned a bit more toward the cozy mystery side while several had dark twists. The stories also provided quite a few laughs along the way. I do not like horror or anything that leans too much into thriller/suspense or really dark, and these stories walked right up to that line but didn't cross it for me. (I even used this as bedtime reading)! I enjoyed this collection and finished it in a few days.

I read the name of the artists feature in this anthology of Christmas mystery novel and knew that I had to read it as Tom Mead and Vaseem Khan, plus others, are amongst my favourite writers.
I could have a series of minor and standard stories but it wasn't: it starts with a bang and the level is always very high and entertaining.
Some are surprising, some are entertaining, all of the are well written and well plotted.
And I was happy to catch with Joseph Specter and Persis from Malabar House.
Be prepared for a tread and read it
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Death Comes at Christmas, edited by Marie O’Regan and Paul Kane, is a festive collection of eighteen seasonal crime stories by bestselling and award-winning authors. From locked-room mysteries set on Christmas Eve to suspenseful whodunits and family rivalries at the dinner table, each tale is filled with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. This anthology pays tribute to classic crime stories, blending the cozy warmth of the holidays with chilling mysteries lurking in the shadows of freshly fallen snow.

This book was a lot of fun! Anthologies can sometimes feel uneven, but I found myself really enjoying the variety of stories in Death Comes at Christmas. The mix of different writing styles kept things interesting, and each mystery brought its own unique flavor to the collection. Perfect for curling up with a warm drink during the holidays, this is a must-read for fans of crime fiction with a festive twist.

Thank you to the author, publisher: Titan Books and netgalley for an arc of this in exchange for an honest review.

My thanks to Titan Books and NetGalley for a copy “Death Comes To Christmas “ for an honest review.

I keep a little stock of festive books to get me into the mood on the run up to Christmas, but I’m also a big fan of books that have a twist in the tale that keep you guessing , so this was the perfect book for me.
I’m not usually a big fan of short stories , but I can honestly say I loved every one of these. They were written by many of my favourite authors , in particular C L Taylor, and they were just the right length to build up the story and keep you guessing.
I’d definitely recommend reading this at any time of the year

This collection of 18 festive short stories by leading Crime and Thriller writers is the perfect Christmas gift.

The impressive lineup of authors includes Belinda Bauer, CL Taylor, Helen Fields, Tina Baker among many more. Like a perfect Christmas hamper, something for everyone with quality, quantity and variety across 384 pages.

I like a multi-author collection and this a good one with some of the authors dabbling in different styles and adding more humour for Christmas.

Claire McGowan’s The Wrong Party about a nightmare of an office Christmas party is a particular favourite.

Thanks to Netgalley and Titan Books.

Thirteen acclaimed authors deliver a collection of original British-style Christmas mysteries, featuring locked-room puzzles, shocking twists, and festive suspense. Get ready for a chilling holiday treat! This eclectic mix will appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Each tale is well-crafted and compelling to keep you reading until the end.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Death Comes at Christmas
by: Marie O'Regan; Paul Kane; C.L. Taylor; J. T. Ellison; David Bell; Sarah Hilary; Claire McGowan; Fiona Cummins; Angela Clarke; Alexandra Benedict; Susi Holliday; Tina Baker; Sam Carrington; Liz Mistry; Tom Mead
Pub Date: Oct. 22, 2024
Thanks to the amazing authors of this book, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Eighteen festive stories of murder and mystery in the grand tradition of Christmas crime fiction, from the masters of the genre. Including the New York Times bestselling J.T. Ellison, USA Today bestseller Sam Carrington, Sunday Times bestseller C.L. Taylor and many more.
I usually don't enjoy short stories so this one is a hard one for me to rate. Some of the stories were intriguing and others were meh...
However, I do recommend this book if you like a little "Halloween' mood in your festivities.
So, unwrap the presents, pour a mug of mulled wine and follow the bloodstained footprints through the freshly fallen snow as winter descends and darkness lurks in the shadows.

Murder Mysteries: make it christmas! This book is a wonderful collection of holiday mysteries, perfect to have on your shelf when you are craving a fun, festive read. I enjoyed each of the 18 stories and absolutely love the cover!

"18 festive stories of murder and mystery in the grand tradition of Christmas crime fiction, from the masters of the genre.

Including the New York Times bestselling J.T. Ellison, USA Today bestseller Sam Carrington, Sunday Times bestseller C.L. Taylor, and many more...

The award-winning Marie O'Regan and Paul Kane invite you to a festive gathering of bestselling, critically acclaimed and award-winning writers in tribute to classic crime stories.

From locked room mysteries on Christmas Eve to devilish whodunits and tales of simmering rivalries unfolding at the dinner table, these eighteen seasonal tales will delight and shock at every twist and turn.

So, unwrap the presents, pour a mug of mulled wine and follow the bloodstained footprints through the freshly fallen snow as winter descends and darkness lurks in the shadows.

Featuring stories by:

Fiona Cummins
Angela Clarke
A.K. Benedict
Susi Holliday
J.T. Ellison
David Bell
Sarah Hilary
Claire McGowan
Tina Baker
Sam Carrington
Liz Mistry
C.L. Taylor
Helen Fields
Russ Thomas
Tom Mead
Vaseem Khan
Samantha Hayes
Belinda Bauer"

Here for all of this but especially A.K. Benedict!

Book: Death Comes At Christmas
Author: Edited by Marie O’Regan and Paul Kane
Publisher: Titan Books
Pub Date: October 22, 2024

This is a fun anthology and would make a great Christmas gift for someone who loves mystery and thriller books. There’s something for everyone with this book. A few of my favorites were Christmas Lights by David Bell; Secret Santa by Liz Mistry; What She Left Me by and Postmarked Murder by Susi Holliday.

Thank you Titan Books and NetGalley for this sneak peak! Publication date is October 22, 2024.

I am so excited to suggest this for the holidays to all my followers. This was a pretty good read and I am so grateful to netgalley to have gotten this.

Murder? Christmas? Sign me up. I loved these short reads and loved reading all of them. Very fun and different!

This intriguing set of short stories, all with varying Christmas themes, will intrigue, sadden and prompt you to look into other works by the various authors. Some are incredibly sad; some are great fun; all are well written and interesting short stories. I recommend this anthology as it certainly introduced me to several authors whose works were of interest to me.

This is a perfect, feel-good, cosy up with the fire and Christmas tree lit behind you kind of book. Perfect Christmas read, simple and easy! This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

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From some of the masters of the genre come 18 festive tales, each with a particularly satisfying bite. Stories from CL Taylor, Helen Fields and Sam Carrington, people whose books crime lovers will have devoured, will prove enlightening and entertaining… if a bit spooky. Expect locked room mysteries and unusual behaviour, rivalries coming to the boil and dodgy deeds floating to the surface, each one is like a present in itself. Something to dip into, and continue to dip into, as each is full of the layers that its author are soon well known for.

Thinking about buying a Christmas themed mystery book for someone you know…or yourself? Look no further. This is a fun anthology with a holiday flair.

Inside are 18 stories by many authors whose books I have enjoyed. Just a few of these writers are Belinda Bauer, David Bell, J T Ellison, Clare McGowan, and Tom Mead.

Some times a short story is just the right thing. For anyone who enjoys a quick read, dip in anywhere in this title. There are some gems.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Titan Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

First of all, thanks to the high number and variety of short stories in this collection, it is safe to say there's something for everyone.
The whodunnits are becoming a Christmas staple, and there were a few entertaining ones. I liked India Winter, Marley's Ghost and Secret Santa.
Most of them were enjoyable, and overall this was a 3-3.5 star read for me.
I will revisit it come Christmas time, and see if the festive mood and rereading the stories I enjoyed slightly less will affect my opinion.
I recommend this book for those looking for an enjoyable, light read.