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Midwinter Mysteries: A Christmas Crime Anthology Kindle Edition

by Keith Moray (Author), David Field (Author), Marilyn Todd (Author), Format: Kindle Edition

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Eleven authors. Eleven stories. One festive collection! Perfect for fans of crime fiction, short stories, thrillers – and Christmas!

Deck the halls with tales of murder!

To get you in the mood for Christmas, Sapere Books has brought eleven of their authors together in this thrilling, festive short story anthology.

From dead bodies in Victorian London, to fraudulent identities in modern-day Cheltenham and a dead Santa in Galway, each story in this collection follows a mystery in the lead-up to Christmas.

Follow Charles Dickens as he turns private investigator; a feisty couple challenging the status quo in 17th century England; a young woman unmasking fraudulent psychics in Victorian Brighton; an enigmatic policeman manning the streets of Prague; a strong-willed female detective taking down criminals in Wales; and a law-enforcement team investigating a death on a small Scottish island.

The authors in this collection are:
Graham Brack, author of THE JOSEF SLONSKÝ INVESTIGATIONS
J. C. Briggs, author of THE CHARLES DICKENS INVESTIGATIONS
Keith Moray, author of THE INSPECTOR TORQUIL MCKINNON INVESTIGATIONS
Cora Harrison, author of THE VICTORIAN LONDON MURDER MYSTERIES
Seán Gibbons, author of THE BEN MILLER THRILLERS
Marilyn Todd, author of THE JULIA MCALLISTER MYSTERIES
Gaynor Torrance, author of the DI JEMIMA HUXLEY INVESTIGATIONS
David Field, author of THE ESTHER AND JACK ENRIGHT MYSTERIES
Kim Fleet, author of THE EDEN GREY MYSTERIES
M. J. Logue, author of THE THOMAZINE AND THANKFUL RUSSELL THRILLERS
Linda Stratmann, author of THE MINA SCARLETTI MYSTERIES

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZTG9PJ9
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (October 30, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 157 pages

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Gaynor Torrance lives near Cardiff with her husband and their rescue cat, Cleo. The area is the setting for her Detective Inspector Jemima Huxley Crime Thriller series of books. Like Gaynor, Jemima has a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Though, apart from them both having a keen interest in human behaviour, that’s where any similarity ends.
When she’s not writing or glued to her Kindle, Gaynor enjoys listening to music, playing the piano, walking, travelling, and eating far too much chocolate.
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Keith Moray
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KEITH MORAY is the crime writing pen-name of Keith Souter, part-time doctor, medical journalist and novelist. He is a member of the Crime Writer's Association, International Thriller Writers, the Society of Authors and the Medical Journalists Association. His crime novels published by Sapere Books are set on the Scottish island of West Uist, featuring Inspector Torquil McKinnon. He also writes the Sandal Castle Medieval Thrillers series and soon a series set in ancient Egypt. He also writes medical books and general non-fiction and is a prolific award-winning short story writer.
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M J Logue
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Writer, mad cake lady, re-enactor, historian.
Been slightly potty about the clankier side of Ironside for around 20 years, and lists amongst my heroes in this unworthy world Sir Thomas Fairfax, Elizabeth Cromwell and John Webster (for his sense of humour.)
When not purveying historically-accurate cake to various re-enactment groups across the country, M.J. Logue can usually be discovered practising in her garden with a cavalry backsword.
Often to be found loitering, in an ill-tempered manner, at A Sweet Disorder ((www.asweetdisorder.com) - dp along and pass unhelpful remarks!
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I never have this problem when I sit down to start a new book, but this time, I need a push to get me going, so what would you like to know about me?
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Graham Brack
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Graham Brack has been writing for as long as he can remember, but now concentrates on crime fiction. Three times shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association's Debut Dagger prize (in 2011, 2014 and 2016) he never quite managed to win it.
Graham lives with his wife Gillian in Northamptonshire and has two children and three granddaughters, who are too young to be allowed to read Grandad's books, so he provides other stories for them.
He trained and practised as a pharmacist and has also written about football, rugby, cricket and medical law. He is an ordained priest in the Church of England.
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Customers enjoy the variety of stories in this Christmas crime anthology, with one review noting how the tales span different geographies and time periods. Moreover, the mystery content receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the range from crime capers to ghost stories. Additionally, customers appreciate how the book serves as a great way to discover new authors.

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Customers enjoy the variety of stories in this Christmas crime anthology, with one customer noting how the tales span different geographies and time periods.

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"...historical fiction, there's an interesting mix of genres to appeal to many readers. My thanks to Sapere Books for the opportunity to read this book." Read more

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colleen2163
Excellent collection of intriguing mysteries! Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed every story in this collection and have added most of the authors to my list of books I'd like to read more of in the future!

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Glynn Young
Fun Christmas stories introducing series detectives
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019
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“Midwinter Mysteries” is an anthology of 11 stories set in the Christmas period – but the stories are vary widely in geography and time. Generally, they’re written by authors who have crime series novels and detectives (in fact, what first attracted me to the anthology was seeing it included stories by Cora Harrison and Keith Moray, whose works I’ve previously read).

“Away in a Manger” by Graham Black is set in Old Town Square in Prague, and police are on patrol, looking for pickpockets and possible robberies in the crowded area. A Christmas theater presentation is going on, and there’s a lot more to it than a simple Christmas play.

“Footprints in the Snow” by J.C. Briggs in set in the England of 1850. Charles Dickens had expected to be at home in Devonshire Terrace in London for Christmas Eve, but heavy snow has trapped him and his fellow guests at Fareaway Abbey, the country home of Sir Gaston Fareaway and his wife, the Lady Adelina. Dickens does what he does best on Christmas Eve – he tells a ghost story. But it’s a story that’s a bit too close to home for one of the guests.

“Lost and Found” by Keith Moray is set in West Uist, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, in 2012. It’s almost Christmas, and Inspector Torquil Mackinnon is introducing his sergeant Lorna Golspie to his friends and fellow musicians at a party. One of the musicians is found dead the next day, and it appears to have been killed by someone at the party who knew him well.

“The Spirit of Christmas” by Cora Harrison in set in London in 1858, and it stars Alfie and his band of orphans who are caring for each other in Victorian England (Harrison has written several mysteries involving the boys). Blind Sammy, with his beautiful voice, is singing for coins in front of Hamley’s Toy Shop in High Holborn when he suddenly disappears, replaced by a man who sings badly and doesn’t look like Father Christmas at all. A crime is going down, and Alfie and his friends have to find Sammy.

In “The Stolen Santa Sack” by Sean Gibbons, cabbie Ben Miller is driving along a motorway at 2 a.m. right before Christmas, and he has a problem. He has a dead Santa Claus in the back of his cab, the same Santa Claus that Police Superintendent had had him pick up at a hotel to bring to an address 17 miles away. Along the way, Santa was murdered.

“Will Power” by Marilyn Todd is set in the London of 1895, photographer Julia McAllister returns home from an assignment to find her home burgled. The only thing stolen was a set of prints from a recent wedding, and Julia desperately needs to get those prints back.

“Christmas Spirits” by Gaynor Torrance is set in contemporary Wales. Detective Inspector Jemima Huxley is looking for a murder suspect and receives a tip he’s been spotted in Cardiff near a church. Their timing is bad; large numbers of schoolchildren are gathered for the singing of Christmas carols. The suspect is a no-show, and on the way back to headquarters she and he police partner make a stop at a shop. She asks a salesperson dressed as an elf for help, but the elf turns out to be something else entirely.

For “The Essex Nativity” by David Field, we’re back to the England of 1895. Detective Sergeant Jack Enright of the Essex Constabulary is anticipating 10 days of leave for the Christmas holiday, but is suddenly faced with dealing with a reported burglary at a nearby farm. And then things get complicated.

“Secret Santa” by Kim Fleet is set in contemporary England. It’s two days after Christmas, and private detective Eden Grey is grousing about the holiday when a note is passed under the door of her flat. All the note says is, “Who is following me?” Grey is going to find out – and find out who slipped the note under her door.

“Sir Up Sunday” by M.J. Logue goes way, way back – to the London of 1665. King Charles II needs a book found. It’s meant to be a present for his wife, the queen, and it’s up to Major Thankful Russell to find out what happened and get the book back. Or else.

The final story in the anthology is “The Christmas Ghost” by Linda Stratman, set in Brighton, England, in 1871. Mina Scarletti is known for exposing fraudulent spirit mediums, and she’s been called to the home of Mrs. Calverdon. It’s almost Christmas, and Mrs. Calverdon sees her son sitting in the room with them as they talk. The problem is that her son is dead.

These are all fun Christmas mysteries, providing both holiday entertainment and an introduction to 11 mystery writers and their fictional detectives.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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I bought this christmas story book only because of Graham Bracks Josef Slonský mystery. Sadly I did not like the other entries, but that could be my taste. Sadly the books about my favorite Prague policeman is over I have only 2 more books to read...

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Some nice Christmas crackers!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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What a great collection of crime stories set at Christmas time and in many different eras. I really enjoyed all of them and have since gone on to buy a book from each author.

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A great way to discover new authors and series
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020
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What a wonderful way to be introduced to an author. I am familiar with some of the contributing authors in this anthology, so had some expectations, but I don't think there was one story I didn't enjoy. While centred on a Christmas theme, that's irrelevant and these stories can be enjoyed at any time. From crime capers to ghost stories, contemporary and historical fiction, there's an interesting mix of genres to appeal to many readers. My thanks to Sapere Books for the opportunity to read this book.

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DAVID F ATKINS
Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
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Loved all the stories and found some new authors. I look forward to reading more of the works from these writers.

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Jody McLean
Boring stories
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Stories are not as engaging as I had expected.

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Mnurse
A wonderful collection!.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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Beautifully written tales of Christmas mysteries - from the era of the Puritans to modern day. Each unique, each fascinating & each memorable. Don't miss these great short stories.

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sandra fencott
Short but enjoyable.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2022
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I enjoyed this book, stories by some of my favourite authors, didn't take long to finish it but we'll worth a read.

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Sandy
A little bit of everything for mystery lovers
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2020
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I love anthologies. It’s a great way to try on new authors before coughing up the big bucks for their full length novel on spec. It’s also nice to have something you can dip into when you’ve got a few spare minutes to read a short story.

This is a collection from Sapere featuring 11 authors giving their takes on mysteries set around Christmas. Some are period pieces, some are set in present day. There’s a real mix here & as with all anthologies every reader will have their personal favourites.

So I’m just going to mention the three I thought were standouts.

“Will Power” by Marilyn Todd is set in 1895 London & features Julia McAllister, a smart independent woman who makes her living as a photographer. The narrative is pacey & atmospheric & full of witty dialogue & sharp humour I really enjoyed. She’s a new author for me & after reading this shortie I picked up the first book in the series.

“Secret Santa” by Kim Fleet features Eden Grey, a private investigator in Cheltenham. Another new author, another great story & another series I’ll be checking out (I think my TBR pile just burst into tears).

And last but not least, one that reunited me with a character I’m very familiar with…the one & only Lieutenant Josef Slonský. “Away in a Manger” by Graham Brack takes us to Prague for Xmas where we follow the gang as they deal with some festive pickpockets. As usual, the dialogue kept me grinning through the whole story.

There’s something here for all mystery lovers & at only 99¢ for kindle, it’s a screamin’ deal.

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Patricia Aitken
Short but good stories
Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2020
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I enjoyed the short stories, with each one just a short read. The authors were all excellent.

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M. Diane Rogers
Christmas mysteries - an entertaining collection
Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2021
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Enjoyed this book very much. A well chosen collection of Christmas mysteries set in varying places from the 17th century to now. Since all the authors have other stories and books, it's a good way to choose your next reads.

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Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2019
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A good selection of stories. I enjoyed trying out authors I have not read before and will be ordering books by some of them

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