The Christmas Cracker Killer: The new fiendishly clever Christmas myst

Edie O'Sullivan returns in The Christmas Cracker Killer, volume 1 of this gripping seasonal mystery by Alexandra Benedict. After winning a peaceful two-day retreat at a remote Scottish island hotel, Edie expects a holiday filled with roaring fires and winter walks. Instead, a guest dies under mysterious circumstances, revealing a killer hiding among the holiday travelers. This fiction title blends traditional cozy crime elements with a dark, modern edge that keeps readers guessing.

As a series of deaths occurs, Edie must use her skills as a puzzle compiler to solve the strange riddles hidden inside the victims' Christmas crackers. Each clue brings her closer to the truth, but she also places herself directly in the path of a devious murderer. The Christmas Cracker Killer is a fast-paced mystery that challenges the protagonist to stop a killing spree before she becomes the next victim.