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In 2006, sales of BY THE CHIMNEY WITH CARE enabled us to give Toys for Tots™ a gift of $1,365 to help make the holidays happier for a lot of kids. In 2007, sales of CAROLS AND CRIMES, GIFTS AND GRIFTERS enabled us to contribute $2,000 to the Toys for Tots Foundation.

All the authors in 2007's fantastic collection contributed their time and creativity toward making this a brighter holiday season for children who have very little. Help us to aid the Marines in their efforts to add joy to the lives of deprived children this year, and get a great read at the same time.  Hey, buy them as gifts for family, co-workers and friends--for anyone who loves a well-told tale of crime, with a peppermint-stick holiday twist!

What others are saying about CAROLS AND CRIMES, GIFTS AND GRIFTERS:

Having had the pleasure of reading last year’s offering "By The Chimney With Care" published by Wolfmont Publishing to benefit the Marine Corp “Toys For Tots” campaign I have been eagerly awaiting my copy of this year’s effort. It finally arrived and was well worth the wait. The anthology titled, “Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters” is a real treat for mystery readers and serves a great cause with proceeds going to the campaign. (Read the full review here...)

-- Kevin Tipple, online reviewer for various venues and print reviewer for Senior News (Texas Edition)

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Toys for Tots is a wonderful organization and fifteen authors have contributed stories to promote this project....
Each story is unique and worthy of praise. I enjoyed the book very much and would recommend it to everyone. The stories are ones that only take a few minutes to read and the book is a size that is easy to carry with you. Be sure and put this one on your Christmas list.

-- Patricia Reid, online reviewer for bestsellersworld.com

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Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters is a deliciously wicked book unlike any other you’re likely to see on the Christmas aisles this year. From a Santa who’s been shot in “Ho Ho Homicide” to a mysterious man with a past in “The Lesson of the Season” to “Home for Christmas” through the eyes of a River City police officer… you will find yourself lost in these stories, glancing up only to look over your shoulder or jump when the house creaks unexpectedly. You’ll find yourself surrounded this Christmas by thieves, thugs, murderers, and adulterers - and loving every minute of it! This is definitely the book to give to those friends and family who love to be frightened by that unexpected "bump in the night!"

- p.m.terrell, critically acclaimed author of THE CHINA CONSPIRACY and KICKBACK

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The Carol and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters anthology of holiday crime stories would make a wonderful gift for those who like murder and mayhem mixed in with their holiday merriment. Well-stuffed department store Santas appear in every role of a mystery story, including victim, sleuth, perpetrator, and the falsely accused. Evil-doers spare no remorse for churches during the religious season, stealing the offering, raiding the poor box or vandalizing the outdoor Christmas crèche display. The anthology is a terrific collection of tales of heists, scams, and killings that cover a wide range of emotions from poignant to terrifying, hilarious to surprising from some of the most talented crime fiction writers of today. You’ve never seen the holiday season skewered so viciously and with so much fun, and it’s all for a good cause since the anthology benefits Toys for Tots.

-- Beth Groundwater, author of A REAL BASKET CASE 

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A wide range of holiday treats to enjoy year-round. From Chris Grabenstein's decoration-obsessed Dad, reminiscent of the best of Jean Shepherd, to Margaret Fenton's anti-Christmas thief, this is a delightful collection for all types of mystery fans.

-- Mary Saums, author of the THISTLE & TWIGG series

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A fantastic lineup of stories—from short to long, from lighthearted to gritty, these holiday tales will keep you awake until long after Santa shows up. If your Christmas list includes a mystery reader, this book makes a great gift!

-- John Floyd, award-winning author of Rainbow’s End and MIDNIGHT