The Gift by Freida McFadden

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About the Book

The Gift is a gripping Christmas-themed thrilling short story from Freida McFadden, inspired by the classic O. Henry tale, The Gift of the Magi. It's Christmas Eve, and Stella Hansen is broke — so broke that despite working two jobs, she can't even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas as man and wife. Stella is the breadwinner, working double shifts at a diner while her husband attends law school, and money is impossibly tight.

But then a mysterious storekeeper at a pawn shop offers Stella an intriguing trade — one that promises to get her husband the Christmas gift of his dreams, but may come at a terrible price. When Stella arrives home, she and Justin exchange gifts, and Stella's is wonderful — but Justin is not pleased with the sacrifice made to get it, though his own gift leaves much to be desired, and the consequences of Stella's drastic choice spill over well beyond the walls of their small apartment. True to McFadden's signature twisty style, the story delivers a jaw-dropping final twist in a fraction of the pages of her full-length novels.

The short story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of desperate choices, and stands out for how relentlessly dark it gets for something wrapped in Christmas paper — a perfect, quick seasonal read for fans of McFadden's signature twists.

Why Choose This Book?

• A quick, twisty holiday thriller: A fast, satisfying read perfect for a single sitting.
• Inspired by a literary classic: A dark, modern spin on O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi.
• From a #1 bestselling author: Freida McFadden is known worldwide for The Housemaid and other hit thrillers.
• A genuinely shocking twist: Delivers the jaw-dropping reveal McFadden's fans expect, even in short form.
• Perfect seasonal reading: A dark, festive read for the holiday season.

About the Author: Freida McFadden

Freida McFadden is a #1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author and a physician who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Known for her twisty, unputdownable plotting, McFadden has become one of the most popular thriller writers of recent years.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Fans of quick, twisty holiday-themed thrillers
• Readers looking for a short story to read in one sitting
• Fans of Freida McFadden's other psychological thrillers
• Anyone who loves a dark spin on a Christmas classic
• Readers wanting a festive read with genuine suspense

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Order now and bring home The Gift — Freida McFadden's twisty, unforgettable Christmas thriller novelette.