It's getting cold in the Paderborn region. Ice cold. And it's not just due to the winter season. Several murderers are on the loose in the city, putting an end to the cozy atmosphere. Instead of ice crystals, bullets are raining down, a scream pierces the silent night, and not just the holiday roast lies dead on the table. Thirteen German crime authors dive into a murderous Advent season, providing thrilling reading hours around the freezing point with their short stories.