Poisoned Pen Press
November 2026
On Sale: November 3, 2026
80 pages ISBN: 1464249652 EAN: 9781464249655 Kindle: B0BNZZLKKX Hardcover / e-Book Add to Wish List
A gripping Christmas‑themed short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid!
What would you sacrifice for the perfect gift?
Despite working two jobs, she can't even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas together. It was supposed to be a magical holiday, but instead it's a reminder of how much she can't provide.
Then a mysterious pawn shop owner offers Stella an intriguing trade. She wants more than anything to buy her husband the perfect gift. But there's a catch, and it may come at a terrible price…
Inspired by O. Henry's beloved classic The Gift of the Magi, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a chilling holiday short story where love, desperation, and deadly consequences collide.
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