Christmas time is special at the Noir Factory. The snow cleans up the chalk outlines on the sidewalk outside and the fellons wear a snappy smile as they lift your wallet.


Today is part one of a holiday bonus for the Factory. It's a holiday caper designed to lift the spirits and take a break from real life. If it isn't your thing, and you are here for the usual biographical and historical crime and noir, then feel free to skip this. You won't hurt my feelings and next week we'll be back with a real-life case of the worst Santa ever.


If you like the story so much you can't wait for part two, then head over to Amazon or Kobo for the ebook version. It is always free, becasue, y'know, Christmas. And if you would like to hand the story down from season to season, as well as help us out at the Noir Factory, you can purchase a paperback copy of Kringle Noir from Amazon as well.