This stunning hardback collection is the perfect gift for crime readers during the festive season. Curl up with award-winning, number one-bestselling Queen of Crime Val McDermid and immerse yourself in these dark, atmospheric short stories. Featuring classic tales and brand-new material. Praise for Val McDermid: 'Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable' - Guardian 'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' - Daily Express 'Compulsively readable' - Irish Times 'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' - Literary Review 'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' - Sunday Express 'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' - Daily Mail.