The Christmas Magpie
The Christmas Magpie by Mark Edwards, published by Penguin Random House on November 13, 2025, is a 240-page work of fiction that delves into the realms of mystery and crime. Set during Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home, the story unfolds as they strive for a perfect holiday filled with lavish presents and festive decorations. However, their idyllic surroundings soon reveal unsettling secrets, as they begin to receive anonymous gifts and sense an unseen presence watching them.
As the narrative progresses, the couple’s festive spirit is further challenged by the peculiar behavior of their neighbors, who are fixated on a notorious killer incarcerated nearby. Following a tragic incident at a Christmas party, Noel and Dani find themselves drawn into a web of intrigue, questioning who might be targeting them and whether ignorance might be the safer option. This edition invites readers to explore the intertwining themes of holiday cheer and underlying menace within a seemingly perfect community.
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It’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect – lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community.
But they quickly wonder if this street is as idyllic as it appears. First, there are the unwelcome presents left anonymously on their doorstep. Then they are sure someone is watching them. And why are the neighbours all obsessed with a notorious killer who is housed at the nearby women’s prison?
After tragedy strikes at a Christmas party, Noel and Dani try to find out who is targeting them – but, in this case, it might be safer not to know . . .
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