All profits from the sale of this anthology will be donated to frontline domestic abuse charities IT WOULDN'T BE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A LITTLE CRIME... From the biggest stars in crime fiction comes an eclectic mix of festive shorts A Christmas dinner takes a murderous turn, a friendship group loses the festive spirit, and a young girl goes to extreme measures to keep a beloved dog. Afraid Of The Christmas Lights is a collection of gripping, sometimes funny, and always festive short stories from a group of bestselling crime writers. From the hilarious to the macabre, there's something for everyone - whether you're a Christmas convert or a bit of a Grinch. From a detective tracking down missing Christmas geese, to a cat lady who goes on a date in order to keep Santa Paws well fed, this anthology is the perfect gift to cosy up with this year. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Lee Child **************************************************************** CONTRIBUTORS Mark Billingham Rachael Blok Heather Critchlow Elle Croft James Delargy Clare Empson Jo Furniss Sophie Hannah T.E. Kinsey N.J. Mackay S.R. Masters Val McDermid Phoebe Morgan Dominic Nolan Robert Scragg Victoria Selman Kate Simants Adam Southward Harriet Tyce **************************************************************** Profits from Afraid Of The Christmas Lights will support two front-line charities: ESDAS: Educates professionals, communities, victims and even perpetrators on the nature of domestic abuse. They offer practical measures, such as legal advice and transport, to enable survivors to find a safe place to live. Rights of Women: Helps women understand their legal rights and access a range of support services to which they are entitled.