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.

Death Comes at Christmas is a fantastic collection of 18 crime fiction stories set at Christmas time.
I enjoyed all of them, some more than others.
The mysteries were great, with some that have more creep factor than others.
If you're a fan of short stories and mysteries, this Christmas Crime Collection is for you!
I will say my favorite was by J.T. Ellison.

Highly recommend!

18 fabulous reads in one book is always my fav kind of book.

I was going to save this and read it as an advent.. oneaday for the month of December, but there are some good authors who have contributed so I read it at night before bed..

There are a few exceptional tales, but readers who enjoy an whodunit or just a good mystery then this book will satisfy the reader..

I had a few favourites but I enjoyed this book immensely..

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Death Comes at Christmas.

I'm wary of short story collections because usually I only end up liking a few stories, or just one or two but Death Comes at Christmas was a surprise. In a good way.

I'm happy to say I enjoyed most of the short stories (a couple weren't great, but didn't detract from the rest), especially how they centered around regular, relatable people who were either intent on solving the mystery or committing the murder.

This was a festive and fun compilation featuring murder and mayhem during the Christmas season.

Because don't some people feel murder-y when you have to spend time with your annoying family during the holidays? 🧑‍🎄🔪

This is a short story collection that was overall pretty good. Some stories were a little boring but still enjoyable. This book is best read with a glass of warm mulled cider and a cozy blanket!

I usually find it difficult to rate a short story collection because some may be 5 star reads while others feel mediocre at best. But I found myself flying through these stories and really having a fun time with each one. We had a lot of twisty endings that were great and most were quite eerie. This collection is for those that love a little Halloween vibe to go along with their Christmas cheer.

Thank you to the publisher for the free copy in exchange for my honest review.