A Christmas Killing — Richard Montanari

The acclaimed author of the Byrne and Balzano series explores a Philadelphia detective's early days in this thrilling short story.

Christmas Eve, 1988: Detective Kevin Byrne is a rising star of the Philadelphia police force. Partnered with streetwise veteran Frankie Sheehan, Byrne is called to investigate the brutal assault of a young woman in a crime-ridden neighborhood, The Devil's Pocket.

As the rest of the city begins their holiday celebrations, Byrne must step out from his partner's shadow to outwit a terrifying predator. It's the beginning of a long career for Byrne, who will revisit the same vicious streets in Richard Montanari's beloved Byrne and Balzano series. 

"A Christmas Killing" is a short story that includes an excerpt from Richard Montanari's terrifying Byrne and Balzano novel, Shutter Man.