{"product_id":"the-gift-a-short-story-9781464249655","title":"The Gift: A Short Story by McFadden, Freida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA THRILLER SHORT STORY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping Christmas-themed short story from #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Freida McFadden, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Housemaid\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat would you sacrifice for the perfect gift?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by O. Henry's beloved classic \u003cem\u003eThe Gift of the Magi\u003c\/em\u003e, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a chilling holiday short story where love, desperation, and deadly consequences collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Freida McFadden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Poisoned Pen Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.10h x 4.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781464249655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2026","brand":"Poisoned Pen Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68004952080537,"sku":"9781464249655","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/9781464249655.jpg?v=1794521675","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/the-gift-a-short-story-9781464249655","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}