All profits from the sale of this anthology will be donated to frontline domestic abuse charitiesIT 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****************************************************************CONTRIBUTORSMark BillinghamRachael BlokHeather CritchlowElle CroftJames DelargyClare EmpsonJo FurnissSophie HannahT.E. KinseyN.J. MackayS.R. MastersVal McDermidPhoebe MorganDominic NolanRobert ScraggVictoria SelmanKate SimantsAdam SouthwardHarriet 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.