The Christmas Cracker Killer
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict is a mystery novel published by Simon & Schuster, Limited on November 6, 2025. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Edie O’Sullivan, a puzzle compiler and former Christmas skeptic, who wins a two-day holiday on a remote Scottish island. Anticipating a festive getaway filled with winter walks and cozy evenings, Edie’s plans take a dark turn when a guest dies unexpectedly, leading her to uncover a series of murders linked to riddles hidden in Christmas crackers.
Readers will find a blend of cozy mystery and suspense as Edie navigates the challenges of solving these crimes while facing the threat of becoming a victim herself. The narrative explores themes of amateur sleuthing and the complexities of holiday gatherings, all set against a backdrop of thrilling twists. With elements of crime and detective fiction, this book offers an engaging experience for fans of the genre, particularly those who enjoy stories featuring women sleuths during the holiday season.
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IT’S THE MOST MURDEROUS TIME OF THE YEAR…
Puzzle compiler and former Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan returns in the newest seasonal mystery from bestselling author and ‘Queen of the Christmas Mystery’ Alexandra Benedict.
When Edie O’Sullivan wins a two-day Christmas break in a hotel on a remote Scottish island, she’s 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, it’s 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 BENEDICT’S CHRISTMAS MYSTERIES:
‘The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts’ VAL McDERMID
‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book. This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ JANICE HALLETT
‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ ELLY GRIFFITHS
‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J BENNETT
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