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Good Thief's Guide #5.5
The Good Thief's Guide to Christmas
It’s beginning to steal a lot like Christmas …
Charlie Howard –– mystery writer and professional thief –– is in London for the holidays when his agent, Victoria, asks him to break into a jewellery shop to steal the perfect Christmas gift. Charlie’s happy to oblige –– after all, Santa shouldn’t be the only one breaking and entering on Christmas Eve –– but events soon escalate in this fun and festive caper filled with murder, mayhem and yuletide cheer.
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The Good Thief's Guide to Christmas is a 10,000 word story and the perfect festive treat for fans and newcomers to Chris Ewan’s highly acclaimed Good Thief’s Guide series.
This ebook also features sample chapters from The Interview, Chris’s forthcoming thriller (writing as C.M. Ewan) out in February 2022 from Pan Macmillan.
Charlie Howard –– mystery writer and professional thief –– is in London for the holidays when his agent, Victoria, asks him to break into a jewellery shop to steal the perfect Christmas gift. Charlie’s happy to oblige –– after all, Santa shouldn’t be the only one breaking and entering on Christmas Eve –– but events soon escalate in this fun and festive caper filled with murder, mayhem and yuletide cheer.
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The Good Thief's Guide to Christmas is a 10,000 word story and the perfect festive treat for fans and newcomers to Chris Ewan’s highly acclaimed Good Thief’s Guide series.
This ebook also features sample chapters from The Interview, Chris’s forthcoming thriller (writing as C.M. Ewan) out in February 2022 from Pan Macmillan.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 25, 2021
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About the author
Chris Ewan
26 books289 followersWriting as C.M. Ewan, my latest thriller is A WINDOW BREAKS.
I'm also the author of the popular GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO ... series of mysteries about globetrotting crime writer and thief-for-hire, Charlie Howard. The series has been praised as "crime writing at its best" (Sydney Morning Herald) and a "delightful series" (The Seattle Times) and comprises THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO AMSTERDAM (winner of the Long Barn Books First Novel Award), THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO PARIS, THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO VEGAS, THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO VENICE and THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO BERLIN.
To download your FREE copy of THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO MURDER, simply visit my website www.chrisewan.com and enter your email details.
I love to hear from readers and always respond to every email I receive.
You can contact me via:
my website www.chrisewan.com
on Twitter @chrisewan
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chrisewanauthor
My critically acclaimed standalone thrillers include the major bestseller SAFE HOUSE (which has sold more than 500,000 copies in the UK and was shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award), DEAD LINE, DARK TIDES (an Observer "Thriller of the Month") and LONG TIME LOST (a "masterful thriller" The Independent). I'm also the author of the Kindle Single story SCARLETT POINT which, like many of my thrillers, is set on the Isle of Man.
I was born in Taunton in 1976 and graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in American Studies with a minor in Canadian Literature, then later trained as a lawyer. After an eleven-year spell living on the Isle of Man, I now live in Somerset, England with my wife and two children, where I write full time.
I'm also the author of the popular GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO ... series of mysteries about globetrotting crime writer and thief-for-hire, Charlie Howard. The series has been praised as "crime writing at its best" (Sydney Morning Herald) and a "delightful series" (The Seattle Times) and comprises THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO AMSTERDAM (winner of the Long Barn Books First Novel Award), THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO PARIS, THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO VEGAS, THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO VENICE and THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO BERLIN.
To download your FREE copy of THE GOOD THIEF'S GUIDE TO MURDER, simply visit my website www.chrisewan.com and enter your email details.
I love to hear from readers and always respond to every email I receive.
You can contact me via:
my website www.chrisewan.com
on Twitter @chrisewan
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chrisewanauthor
My critically acclaimed standalone thrillers include the major bestseller SAFE HOUSE (which has sold more than 500,000 copies in the UK and was shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award), DEAD LINE, DARK TIDES (an Observer "Thriller of the Month") and LONG TIME LOST (a "masterful thriller" The Independent). I'm also the author of the Kindle Single story SCARLETT POINT which, like many of my thrillers, is set on the Isle of Man.
I was born in Taunton in 1976 and graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in American Studies with a minor in Canadian Literature, then later trained as a lawyer. After an eleven-year spell living on the Isle of Man, I now live in Somerset, England with my wife and two children, where I write full time.
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December 21, 2022
My second Christmas book this year. One for kids and this one for me. Would love to mix up the if you liked this you may like that for both books. I enjoyed this and was able to get the characters even though it is supposed to be a later one. It is a nice murder mystery with the murder off screen. This is a a novella so it is a quick read. I did go get the free preview to the series after this and i plan on reading the series.
December 11, 2022
Meet Charlie, author and thief. No he’s not a plagiarist, he’s an actual physical thief. A burglar, a pick pocket, a thief. And I now love him!!
Charlie’s literary agent doesn’t ask for much from him; all she wants is a Christmas present, a specific present. Given Charlie’s talents, this is no problem but as with everything there is a spanner in the works.
What Ewan orchestrates is a short fun entertaining read for Christmas. I enjoyed spending an hour with Charlie as he tried to fulfill his agent’s Christmas wish.
I’ve not read any of the Good Thief’s Guides or anything by Chris Ewan before but I thoroughly enjoyed the brief introduction I got. Despite this being the 6th in the series (it’s labelled as 5.5) I didn’t feel I’d missed out on the backstory. That said, I’ll be going to the beginning and getting to know Charlie that bit better!
Charlie’s literary agent doesn’t ask for much from him; all she wants is a Christmas present, a specific present. Given Charlie’s talents, this is no problem but as with everything there is a spanner in the works.
What Ewan orchestrates is a short fun entertaining read for Christmas. I enjoyed spending an hour with Charlie as he tried to fulfill his agent’s Christmas wish.
I’ve not read any of the Good Thief’s Guides or anything by Chris Ewan before but I thoroughly enjoyed the brief introduction I got. Despite this being the 6th in the series (it’s labelled as 5.5) I didn’t feel I’d missed out on the backstory. That said, I’ll be going to the beginning and getting to know Charlie that bit better!
December 9, 2022
I got this free on Kindle so can’t grumble too much. It’s a fun story for cosy crime lovers at Christmas.
It’s obviously been offered free to introduce you to the characters and encourage you to read the author’s books.
However, it wasn’t really for me. It lacked the depth I like in my crime books and just reminded me of some of those David Niven style films of the 60s.
It was simplistic and too coincidental for my liking.
It’s full of Christmassyness though, so if you’re looking for an easy Yuletide read and like cosy crime, download it.
It’s obviously been offered free to introduce you to the characters and encourage you to read the author’s books.
However, it wasn’t really for me. It lacked the depth I like in my crime books and just reminded me of some of those David Niven style films of the 60s.
It was simplistic and too coincidental for my liking.
It’s full of Christmassyness though, so if you’re looking for an easy Yuletide read and like cosy crime, download it.
October 11, 2022
Short but a Christmas treat
Great short story, been waiting for the latest good thief guide, looking forward to more of the same. Now let me leave you with the story of the big footed hamster, he had a size 8 foot, but only one you see, bigger than the rest of him and married to a hamster with a double D. Buy this book.
Great short story, been waiting for the latest good thief guide, looking forward to more of the same. Now let me leave you with the story of the big footed hamster, he had a size 8 foot, but only one you see, bigger than the rest of him and married to a hamster with a double D. Buy this book.
July 24, 2024
This is a very short fun story where our Good Thief Charlie finds himself not only discovering but solving a murder while 'acquiring' a Christmas gift for his agent, Victoria. There are even carol singers! Loved how Victoria was present and took part in events.
November 26, 2021
Xmas Joy
Welcome, if brief, reminder of the Good Thief (and Victoria)'s absence. Seasonal caper with the traditional fayre of murder, subterfuge and Will They Won't They?
Welcome, if brief, reminder of the Good Thief (and Victoria)'s absence. Seasonal caper with the traditional fayre of murder, subterfuge and Will They Won't They?
November 29, 2021
Absolutely delightful romp with Charlie and Victoria.
November 30, 2021
I knew this was a short story going in, but didn't want it to end, regardless.
December 9, 2021
It's so good to have Charlie back - he's like an old friend. Victoria ably keeps his secret as ever in this enchanting, murderous story. Download it now - it's a steal.
Brilliant as ever, Chris!
Brilliant as ever, Chris!
December 22, 2021
Great short read for Christmas.
Lovely overdue return for the Charlie and Victoria team at last. Need to reread the classic Good Thief series now.
Lovely overdue return for the Charlie and Victoria team at last. Need to reread the classic Good Thief series now.
December 30, 2021
A mischievous short to enjoy for the occasion
How enjoyable it is to read this mischievous short!
Full of twists and unexpected turns. I look forward to reading more.
How enjoyable it is to read this mischievous short!
Full of twists and unexpected turns. I look forward to reading more.
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