The Gift

A gripping, Christmas-themed thriller short story from #1 Sunday 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 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers the perfect stocking filler—a chilling holiday short story where love, desperation, and deadly consequences collide.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:Frieda McFadden - Фрида Мак-Фадден

Publisher:Poisoned Pen Press

Language:English

Publication Date:2026

Number of pages:80 pst

Format:Hardcover

Width:119 mm / 4,7'

Height:159 mm / 6,3'

Weight:115 g

ISBN:9781628863925