Dreading the annual onslaught of feel-good holiday films and endlessly looped Christmas carols? Then you'll love sinking into this collection of Christmas-themed short stories from mystery maven P. D. James! Four clever, concise murder mysteries—two starring James's beloved Scotland Yard detective Adam Dalgliesh—offer little evidence of goodwill toward men…but plenty of proof of the deadly cunning that can seep into even the finest of families. Whether you're a longtime fan of James's detective fiction or new to her masterful storytelling, you'll find chills aplenty neatly wrapped up in this little volume!