Alexandra Benedict

The Christmas Jigsaw Murders, the brand new Alexandra Benedict novel, is out now.CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE? '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. Eighteen passengers, seven stops, one killer Christmas read' JANICE HALLETT'The perfect book to read on a train . . . 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 Eighteen passengers. Seven stops. One killer.

18 festive stories of murder and mystery in the grand tradition of Christmas crime fiction from the masters of the genre Including the New York Times bestselling JT Ellison USA Today bestseller Sam Carrington Sunday Times bestseller C L Taylor and many more

Stille Nacht, todliche NachtEs ist der Abend vor Weihnachten. Ein Schneesturm legt den gesamten Zugverkehr in Grobritannien lahm. Nur der Christmas Express schlangelt sich noch durch die malerischen schottischen Highlands. An Bord achtzehn Passagiere einer von ihnen mit morderischen Absichten. Wer wird sterben? Und warum? Ein Weihnachtskrimi, wie Agatha Christie ihn heute schreiben wurde: spannend, skurril und absolut zeitgema.Willkommen an Bord des Christmas Express!Schneechaos. In letzter Sekunde erreicht die pensionierte Polizeibeamtin Roz ihren Nachtzug. Zum Gluck, denn sie muss unbedingt punktlich von London ins schottische Fort William kommen rechtzeitig zur Geburt ihrer Enkelin. Mit ihr an Bord befinden sich unter anderem eine junge Influencerin, ein narzisstischer Reality-TV-Star, eine schlagfertige alte Dame samt Katerchen, eine reichlich dysfunktionale Familie und der Staatsanwalt Craig, der in Roz eine versteckte Saite anschlagt. Doch dann entgleist der Zug plotzlich im dichten Schneetreiben. Und wahrend die Geburt zu Hause immer dramatischer verlauft, geschieht an Bord ein Mord, der bei Roz alte Wunden aufreit. Es wird nicht bei einem Opfer bleiben. Wen trifft es als nachstes, und wird Roz es rechtzeitig verhindern konnen? Hat sie die Chance, den Kreislauf der Gewalt endlich zu durchbrechen?Mord im Christmas Express ist skurril und spannend, macht nachdenklich und warmt das Herz. SR 3 Krimitipp

Holiday-themed mystery novel full of suspense and festive intrigue.

Le 1er décembre, Edie O’Sullivan, octogénaire acariâtre et solitaire, trouve sur le pas de sa porte un mystérieux colis. En le déballant, elle découvre une boîte de puzzle qu’elle s’empresse d’assemb

❄ El cozy mistery más navideño del año ❄«Un homenaje a Agatha Christie lleno de rompecabezas, enigmas y misterio.» The SunTodos a bordo, pero, ¡atención!, es posible que los pasajeros que duermen en

The Christmas Jigsaw Murders, the brand new Alexandra Benedict novel, is out now.CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE? 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. Eighteen passengers, seven stops, one killer Christmas readJANICE HALLETTThe perfect book to read on a train . . . A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommendedELLY GRIFFITHSIts wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart S J BENNETT Eighteen passengers. Seven stops. One killer. In the early hours of Christmas Eve, the sleeper train to the Highlands is derailed, along with the festive plans of its travellers. With the train stuck in snow in the middle of nowhere, a killer stalks its carriages, picking off passengers one by one. Those who sleep on the sleeper train may never wake again. Can former Met detective Roz Parker find the killer before they kill again?All aboard for . . . Murder on the Christmas Express.

THIS CHRISTMAS, A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie OSullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me. Its signed, Rest In Pieces. Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-OSullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killers murderous puzzle. Only by fitting all the pieces together will Edie be able to stop a killer and finally lay her past to rest.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

La veille de Noël, dix-huit passagers montent à bord d’un train couchette à destination des Highlands. Mais au beau milieu de la nuit, le convoi déraille et les festivités des voyageurs tombent à l’e

La novela más criminal y enigmática del año.«El mejor libro para los amantes de los misterios.» The SunDoce días. Doce pistas. Que empiece el juego.Desde que su madre murió, hace 21 años, Lily Armita

De la reina del cozy crime Navideño, una novela de enigmas con un toque muy criminalUn homenaje a Agatha Christie lleno de rompecabezas, enigmas y misterio. The Sun Pidas lo que pidas estas Navidades, mas vale que sea este libro. Janice HallettEs 19 de diciembre. Edie OSullivan, una mujer solitaria y esceptica de la Navidad, conocida por ser la creadora de excepcionales juegos de mesa, enigmas y rompecabezas, encuentra un regalo que alguien ha entregado en su puerta. Al desenvolverlo, descubre una caja con seis piezas en su interior que, al unirlas, muestran parte de la escena de un crimen: azulejos blancos y negros sal-picados de sangre y parte de un cuerpo delineado. En el paquete tambien se incluye un mensaje: Cuatro o tal vez mas personas habran muerto antes de la medianoche de Nochebuena a menos que consiga usted recomponer todas las piezas de este rompecabezas y detenerme. Lo firma alguien llamado Descanse en piezas.Edie pide ayuda a su sobrino detective, junto al que trabajara para dar con la solucion. Sin embargo, aparece la primera victima y Edie puede correr peligro. Con la aparicion de nuevos cadaveres, solo ella podra resolver un rompecabezas tan criminal.¡Es maravilloso! Un homenaje a la Edad de Oro, con toques de Poirot y un fondo oscuro y moderno a partes iguales. S. J. Bennett La lectura navideña perfecta para los amantes de los juegos de mesa. W. C. RyanBenedict ha llevado su obra mas alla de las acogedoras trampas criminales, recurriendo a elementos clasicos como el misterio de una habitacion cerrada. The Crack Una novela de misterio repleta de acertijos y claves que te atrapara de principio a fin. Daily Mirror El mejor libro para los amantes de los misterios, incluso en Navidad. The Sun

Murder is AFOOT in this brand new murder-mystery series by leading adult crime writer, Alexandra Benedict. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time with a puzzle hook for middle grade readersSometimes, to solve the toughest crimes, you need to see the world differentlyenter our group of ND supersleuths. Not since the London Eye Mystery has an author championed the beauty of difference so enjoyably. Phil EarleA deliciously clever festive mystery, brimming with heart, humour, and a cast of sleuths youll cheer for on every page. I devoured it in one sitting.Jenny Pearson Every year, six local schools compete to win the Christmas Cup. Last year, the rival school to Brooke Parkins school won for the most crackers pulled in a minute! This year, the cup will be judged and awarded to the school with the perfect mince pie. But when a series of murders seemed to be linked to the very mince pies (each with a clue from a letter from the alphabet imprinted in the pastry) the five neuro-divergent children must turn detective and combine their skill sets to find the killer. Can they prevent another death and save their out-of-school club from being shut down forever . . .? Perfect for Christmas Intricately weaved murder-mystery series Authentic representation of neuro-divergency featuring characters with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia

ITS THE MOST MURDEROUS TIME OF THE YEARPuzzle 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 two-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 under mysterious circumstances, Edie realises that there is a killer amongst them. As more guests begin to die, its 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 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 HALLETTA thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended ELLY GRIFFITHSIts wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart S J BENNETTThe conquering queen of cosy Christmas crime FINANCIAL TIMES

Murder is AFOOT in the second title in this brand new murder-mystery series by leading adult crime writer, Alexandra Benedict. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time with a puzzle hook for middle grade readersBrooke Parkin is back for another school year at Wood Dean secondary and this term, auditions are well underway for the festive Christmas play. But when a series of murders seemed to be linked to the very play itself, can Brooke and the neuro-divergent club get to the bottom of another mystery? With clues and puzzles along the way offfering a really interactive reading experience. Praise for The Merry Christmas Murders:A gift of a festive Mystery, Maz EvansSometimes, to solve the toughest crimes, you need to see the world differentlyenter our group of ND supersleuths. Not since the London Eye Mystery has an author championed the beauty of difference so enjoyably. Phil EarleA deliciously clever festive mystery, brimming with heart, humour, and a cast of sleuths youll cheer for on every page. I devoured it in one sitting.Jenny Pearson Perfect for Christmas Intricately weaved murder-mystery series Authentic representation of neuro-divergency featuring characters with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia

The ingenious new Christmas crime novel from Alexandra Benedict, the Queen of the Christmas Mystery (Financial Times).When Edie OSullivan receives an invitation from an old friend to spend a pre-Christmas break in the picturesque town of Rye, she jumps at the chance to escape - and reconnect. But when she arrives with her wife, Riga, it quickly becomes clear this is no festive getaway.Edie hasnt been invited for comfort, but for help.Four days earlier, her friends daughter Rebecca - the town crier - received an unusual gift: a handcrafted wooden advent calendar shaped like Rye itself. At first, it seemed like a charming curiosity, part of her public role. Then, on December 1st, a burglary at 1 Church Square. December 2nd, an ABH at 2 Martello Close. December 3rd, a GBH at 3 Allendale Drive.Each door opened. Each crime escalating.Now Rebecca is certain the calendar is counting down to something far worse - and shes turned to the only person she believes can stop it.With Christmas approaching and the body count rising, Edie must decipher the deadly pattern before the final door is opened.

«El mejor libro para los amantes de los misterios.» The SunDoce días. Doce pistas. Que empiece el juego.Desde que su madre murió, hace 21 años, Lily Armitage no había regresado a la mansión familiar,

«Un homenaje a Agatha Christie lleno de rompecabezas, enigmas y misterio.» The Sun«Pidas lo que pidas estas Navidades, más vale que sea este libro. » Janice HallettEs 19 de diciembre. Edie O’Sullivan

GIVE THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS EARLY WITH THIS DELICIOUSLY DARK CHRISTMAS MYSTERY FOR FANS OF CLEVER PUZZLING CRIME THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER THIS CHRISTMAS A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL On 19th of December renowned puzzle setter loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O Sullivan finds a hand delivered present on her doorstep Unwrapping it she finds a jigsaw box and inside six jigsaw pieces When fitted together the pieces show part of a crime scene blood spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body Included in the parcel is a message Four maybe more people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me It s signed Rest In Pieces Edie contacts her nephew DI Sean Brand O Sullivan and together they work to solve the clues But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation As the body count rises however Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killer s murderous puzzle Only by fitting all the pieces together will Edie be able to stop a killer and finally lay her past to rest Praise for Alexandra Benedict s Christmas mysteries The perfect g

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