A Case of the Claws

As the deep winter sets in, it’s the perfect time to light a fire, wrap yourself in a blanket, and curl up with your cat—but have you ever wondered if your feline companion might be licking blood from its paws? Claws Out at Christmas invites readers to slink through the shadows and flirt with danger in three classic, cat-themed mystery tales from renowned crime authors Catherine Aird, Edmund Crispin, and Ellis Peters. Blending festive warmth with spine-tingling suspense, this collection brings a chilling twist to the holiday season, posing the unsettling question: are these furry companions the keepers of our darkest secrets—or the harbingers of misfortune?