Can you recommend some Christmas crime stories?

One famous Christmas crime short story is 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It involves a stolen precious gem found in a goose during the Christmas season.

Some great Christmas crime novels include 'Hercule Poirot's Christmas' where Poirot has to deal with a family full of secrets and a murder during the holidays. 'Silent Night' by Mary Higgins Clark is a page - turner with a Christmas - themed mystery. And 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' is a wonderful Sherlock Holmes story set during Christmas, with Holmes using his sharp mind to solve the case of a stolen jewel.

One popular Christmas themed crime novel is 'Silent Night' by Mary Higgins Clark. It weaves a suspenseful tale during the Christmas season.

There was a case where a family's Christmas presents were stolen and during the investigation, it led to a discovery of a much larger criminal ring. The thieves were using the chaos of the Christmas season to target wealthy neighborhoods. They thought they could get away with it easily because people were distracted with the holidays.

One weird Christmas crime story is about a thief who would only steal Christmas lights. He targeted houses at night and would carefully remove the lights from bushes, trees and rooftops. It was strange because he didn't take any other valuable items. Police finally caught him when he was spotted by a neighbor while climbing a ladder to reach some lights on a second - story window.

There are quite a few. 'A Fatal Winter' by G. M. Malliet is set during the Christmas period. It has a great blend of the English countryside charm during Christmas and a murder mystery that keeps you guessing. In this story, the main character has to deal with the secrets and lies of the village while trying to solve the crime. Another one is 'Mistletoe Murder' by P. D. James. It's a short story collection that showcases James' talent for creating complex characters and intricate plots in the context of Christmas.

Yes. 'In Cold Blood' has some aspects of a crime love story. It's based on a true crime where you can see the complex relationships among the people involved. 'Lolita' is also a very well - known work. It has a disturbing relationship at its core which is intertwined with some criminal elements. However, it's a very controversial book due to the nature of the relationship.

One popular Hindi crime story is 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. It's a gritty tale of crime and power struggles in the coal - rich regions. The story is filled with complex characters, their vendettas, and the unending cycle of violence. Another one could be stories based on real - life detective investigations in Hindi literature, which often involve solving murders and other heinous crimes.

Yes. There's 'A Retrieved Reformation' by O. Henry. The main character, Jimmy Valentine, is a safecracker. But when he falls in love, he tries to reform. However, his past catches up with him in an interesting turn of events. Also, 'The Speckled Band' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a thrilling short crime story. Sherlock Holmes investigates the strange death of a young woman and uncovers a devious plot involving a snake.

A great example is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist are drawn into a web of crime and corporate corruption. Their relationship, which has elements of love and trust, develops as they work together to solve the mystery. Lisbeth's own troubled past and her growing connection to Mikael add a layer of depth to the story.