The Christmas Cracker Killer

Its the most murderous time of the year . . . Puzzle compiler and former Christmas sceptic Edie OSullivan returns in the newest seasonal mystery from bestselling author and Queen of the Christmas Mystery Alexandra Benedict. When Edie OSullivan wins a three-day Christmas break in a hotel on a remote Scottish island, shes looking forward to a picture-perfect Christmas full of winter walks, roaring fires, good books and even better whisky. But when a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, Edie realises that they have a killer amongst them. As more guests begin to die, it is up to Edie to solve the strange riddles found in the victims Christmas crackers if she is to stop the murderers killing spree. But as she gets closer to the truth, she puts herself in the way of a devious and clever killer. Can Edie solve these Christmas killings before she becomes the next victim? Praise for Alexandra Benedicts Christmas mysteries: The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . . Val McDermid Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope its this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesnt shy away from the darkness Janice Hallett A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended Elly Griffiths Its wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart S J Bennett