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Christmas Stalkings

by · 1991

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The newest entry in the popular series, this volume presents a festive feast of murder and mayhem from today's top masters of mystery—delightfully sinister tales from Elizabeth Peters, Robert Barnard, Reginald Hill, and Charlotte MacLeod. "A package of holiday goodies you can devour without giving a thought to calories." —UPI

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Contents:Counterfeit Christmas / Charlotte MacLeod — The running of the deer / Reginald Hill — Liz Peters, PI / Elizabeth Peters — Angels / Medora Sale — The only true unraveller / John Malcolm — The January sale stowaway / Dorothy Cannell — The Santa Claus caper / Bill Crider — Family Christmas / Patricia Moyes — Miss Melville rejoices / Evelyn E. Smith — Two in the bush / Eric Wright — The fabulous Nick / Mickey Friedman — A political necessity / Robert Barnard — Fruitcake, mercy, and black-eyed peas / Margaret Maron

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adult
Length
medium · 264 pages
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