The Twelve Murders of Christmas
by Sarah Dunnakey
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Pub Date 7 Nov 2024 | Archive Date Not set
Avon Books UK | Avon
Description
The perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives – Agatha Christie meets Murdle.
12 murderous mysteries to read.
20 perplexing puzzles to solve.
1 mystifying murder to unravel…
Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.
It’s the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve.
Now nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed.
They have been instructed to bring a “festive mystery story” to share.
But all you need is a pencil.
Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins.
Though you’ll need to keep your wits about you – for among those present is Edward’s killer…
Can you solve the puzzles and unmask the murderer before they strike again?
Agatha Christie meets Murdle with these twelve puzzling whodunnits from renowned professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey, that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths this Christmas.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780008720049 |
| PRICE | £6.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 400 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1452153
This is a really fun book that's perfect for the Christmas holiday period. If you're dreading a tedious week of claustrophobia with your fractious family then this will ease the tension.
It's an atmospheric, traditional murder mystery story but with 'goose egg' puzzles in each chapter and puzzles at the end of the chapters. I found some of them utterly perplexing and entirely impossible whereas others were easier for me but still challenging and fun. It's a joyful book and an ideal gift or an emergency boredom break-glass for yourself.
I loved the concept of the puzzles coming together to give the final solution. The writing style works too and it's witty and sharp.
Cassandra L, Reviewer
Well if you want to dive into a story to get you into the festive mood, but want something to keep you guessing from the opening scenes to the very final page then this absolutely is the right book!
Every year I love to dive into my christmas stories early to get into the mood, but I like to vary the genres, and I am so so glad that I dove into this one! The story kept me guessing throughout and kept a fast pace. It didn’t drag at all, and There were several times I was surprised by where the story went.
Engrossing and enjoyable throughout, with surprises and a brilliantly done build up, this is a great seasonal read., even if not exactly the cosy type!
I loved that this was different to most other christmas stories, it has itself own quirks as do the characters. This is certainly an Author that I will be looking for more from in the future!
Michelle N, Reviewer
This was certainly different from anything I've read before.
I thought each story was a bit laboured, and I just wanted to get to the end of each so I could work out the clues.
Some of them are hard, and you definitely need a pen and notebook.
I'm not sure I would read another book lime this again.
I would also recommend reading the book rather than on a Kindle because you have to go back and forth.
Thanks to Avon books and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.
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