Murder on the Christmas Express
Murder on the Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict is a reissue published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2023. This 272-page novel unfolds on a snowbound train where a murder disrupts the holiday festivities, leading former Met Detective Roz Parker to confront a chilling mystery. As the train halts in a blizzard, Roz realizes that the true peril lies within the confines of the carriage, where secrets abound and danger lurks.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that combines elements of traditional mystery with a modern twist, focusing on Roz’s race against time to uncover the truth behind the murder. Set against the backdrop of the holidays, this story explores themes of deception and urgency as passengers become suspects in a deadly game. With its blend of suspense and intrigue, this book offers a fresh take on the locked-room mystery genre.
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A snowbound train. A murder no one saw coming. And a former detective with one last case. On this Christmas Eve, the holiday cheer ends in blood.
From acclaimed author Alexandra Benedict comes Murder on the Christmas Express, a chilling holiday locked-room mystery that blends golden-age suspense with a sharp, modern edge. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ruth Ware, and Tana French.
As the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands plows into a blizzard and grinds to a halt, former Met Detective Roz Parker realizes the real danger isn’t outside. It’s onboard.
When a passenger is found dead, Roz is pulled into one final case. But time is running out. With the passengers trapped, cut off, and surrounded by secrets, someone is hiding a deadly truth.
This isn’t the Christmas journey they planned. It’s a race to uncover a killer before another passenger falls.
Praise for Murder on the Christmas Express:
“Strong prose and a bevy of plausible suspects keep things intriguing. Readers willing to embrace this Christmas story’s jagged edges are in for a ripping mystery.”– Publishers Weekly
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