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The Christmas Cracker Killer

The new fiendishly clever Christmas mystery from the bestselling author of Murder on the Christmas Express

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The Christmas Cracker Killer

By: Alexandra Benedict
Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
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 IT'S THE MOST MURDEROUS TIME OF THE YEAR…

Puzzle compiler and former Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan returns in the newest seasonal mystery from bestselling author and ‘Queen of the Christmas Mystery’ Alexandra Benedict.

When Edie O’Sullivan wins a two-day Christmas break in a hotel on a remote Scottish island, she’s looking forward to a picture-perfect Christmas full of winter walks, roaring fires, good books and even better whisky.

But when a guest dies under mysterious circumstances, Edie realises that there is a killer amongst them. As more guests begin to die, it's up to her to solve the strange riddles found in the victims’ Christmas crackers and stop the killing spree. But as she gets closer to the truth, she puts herself in the way of a devious and clever murderer.

Can Edie solve these Christmas killings before she becomes the next victim?

PRAISE FOR ALEXANDRA BENEDICT'S CHRISTMAS MYSTERIES:

‘The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts’ VAL McDERMID
‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book. This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ JANICE HALLETT
‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ ELLY GRIFFITHS
‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J BENNETT
‘The conquering queen of cosy Christmas crime’ FINANCIAL TIMES Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Thrillers Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Winter Christmas Highlander

Critic reviews

'Fiendishly festive' MY WEEKLY
‘Puzzle fans will love this’ CRIME MONTHLY
‘There are plenty of red herrings to throw a reader, and it remains a lot of fun throughout’ BELFAST TELEGRAPH
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A pretty unbelievable plot with characters I couldn’t believe in. I’m unlikely to read any more of this author’s Christmas novels.

Using Christmas as a backdrop to a story doesn’t necessarily make it better.

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this was a great book. it took some time to get into though, unlike book 1. Edie had also calmed a little which wasn't as much fun but ovall, I loved it. can't wait for book 3!

started slow but turned out to be a cracker!

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Loved meeting the characters again, the festive mystery was also very pulling with mixed many emotions. I recommend if you love the first book.

Great Mystery

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Christmas. An old castle now a hotel. A island wirh A dark past. Trapped guests are mysteriously dispatched one by one. The snow swirls, the tension rises. A killer is amongst them...but who? Hugely enjoyable.

A Classic Whodunnit

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Another brilliant story by this author.
Red herrings aplenty served up as festive fare.
I look forward to reading more stories by this author

Naughty or nice?

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