Murder at Wintertide
by Fleur Hitchcock
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Pub Date 10 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 17 Oct 2024
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Description
Murder and mayhem disrupt a family Christmas by the sea in this gripping festive thriller for 9+ readers!
George and his family are celebrating Christmas by the sea. But when a body washes up on the beach, George can’t stop thinking about the strange lights he saw on the cliff top… Neither can his cousin, Isla. Together, they follow the clues, and as they draw nearer to the truth, they step further into danger. On land, or at sea, someone is desperate to stop them, whatever it takes. And that someone may be closer to home than they realise…
Advance Praise
Praise for Fleur Hitchcock's Previous Books
“It is much more Junior Line of Duty than Junior Miss Marple... a great fireside read to share aloud on cosy nights.” - Sunday Times
“Whodunnit? Fleur Hitchcock, whose crime novels for children have just the right level of intrigue and jeopardy for this age group.” - The Times, Children’s Book of the Week
“Ruby sets out on the trail of a killer... But the murderer will stop at nothing to silence her in this gripping wintry thriller.” - Daily Mirror and the Daily Express
“This atmospheric winter murder mystery has plenty of intrigue and page-turning tension” - BookTrust
“Perfect for snuggling up with on a cold winter night, this tale will keep you guessing.” - The Week Junior
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781805132233 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Anne B, Reviewer
A cottage by the sea for George and his family, snow transforming the landscape in a magical Christmas scene - this would be idyllic if, days earlier a body had not washed up on the beach. George can't help wondering if it's got anything to do with the strange light he's seen falling form the cliff top. Together with his cousin Isla, they decide to investigate but, as they come close to the truth, they also put themselves into danger. Someone is desperate to keep the truth hidden, by any means, whether George and Isla are combing the beach for fossils or taking to the sea for a fishing trip with their grandfather. And is their mysterious foe really a stranger or someone closer to them than they realise?
I absolutely LOVE Fleur Hitchcock's murder mysteries so it was a real treat to be able to read Murder at Wintertide on NetGalley. From the very first pages, Fleur's warmly drawn characters and setting pull you in and never let you go (in a very good way!). You just wish you could be part of it, danger and all, so compelling are her descriptions of family life and relationships, and the parts of England she knows so well and shares with her readers. A Christmas murder mystery to read any time of the year with a steaming hot chocolate by your side, and read again and again!
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