Christmas is Murder (Paperback)
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Christmas is Murder (Paperback)

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Paperback 256 Pages
Published: 27/10/2022
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Waterstones Says

Exquisitely designed and seething with sinister intent the festive short stories gathered together in Christmas is Murder confirm Val McDermid as one of the richest imaginations in contemporary crime fiction.

The Queen of Crime Val McDermid is a master of the dark and sinister story, and these powers are demonstrated in full force in Christmas is Murder, a festive collection of chilling tales.

From an irresponsible baron whose body is discovered beneath a silver birch tree, to an author who is haunted by the spiteful presence of a jealous writing partner, the characters McDermid conjures are enigmatic and dangerous, never above suspicion.

Follow Tony Hill and Carol Jordan as they track a deadly killer who is preparing to strike on Christmas Day, and lose yourself in a festive exclusive - a recently unearthed case for a classic detective duo, set as the lights are going out across Europe.

These evocative, atmospheric tales will shock and delight. This is the perfect book to curl up with as the frosty winter draws in and each night gets darker than the last, written by one of our greatest living crime writers.

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN: 9780751581768
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 200 g
Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 24 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

'McDermid remains unrivalled . . . brilliant.' - Observer

'Further evidence that her "Queen of Crime" status will not be challenged.' - Scotsman

"There aren't many to touch her for insight into the minds of hunter and hunted." - Susan Hill

'McDermid's storytelling is as classy and compelling as ever.' - Guardian

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Adele Nicol

“Shameless cashing in on Christmas markets”

The best thing about this book is the cover. Most of the stories have nothing to do with Christmas. The plots twists can be spotted a mile off and the stories themselves are forgettable.

Hardback edition
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“I wish i’d read the previous review...”

If you’re looking a Christmas “thriller,” these short stories will disappoint. Though the book’s cover art is beautiful, the actual content of its stories are lacking. They are not scary in the slightest, and mimic a... More

Hardback edition
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“Don’t judge a book by it’s cover!”

The cover art is delightful - one of the nicest jackets I’ve seen for a while and I have to admit this was one of the initial attractions and partly why I requested this as a Christmas present from my in laws. It was... More

Hardback edition
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