The Deaths of December, SJI Holliday
The Deaths of December, SJI Holliday
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The Deaths of December
A cracking Christmas crime thriller

Author: SJI Holliday

Narrator: Simon Mattacks

Unabridged: 8 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/16/2017


Synopsis

When the advent calendar is delivered to the police station, no one takes any notice... until they open it to find a murder behind every door. The hunt is on for a serial killer in a thrilling festive crime novel.

It looks like a regular advent calendar.

Until DC Becky Greene starts opening doors...and discovers a crime scene behind almost every one.

The police hope it's a prank. Because if it isn't, a murderer has just surfaced - someone who's been killing for twenty years.

But why now? And why has he sent it to this police station?

As the country relaxes into festive cheer, Greene and DS Eddie Carmine must race against time to catch the killer. Because there are four doors left, and four murders will fill them...

It's shaping up to be a deadly little Christmas.

(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About SJI Holliday

SJI Holliday grew up in East Lothian. A life-long fan of crime and horror, her short stories have been published in various places, and she was shortlisted for the inaugural CWA Margery Allingham competition. She is the author of three novels in the Banktoun trilogy, Black Wood, Willow Walk and The Damselfly. She is married and lives in London.You can find out more at www.sjiholliday.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jayme

* A Seasonal Christmas Read for 2023* Detective Constable Becky Greene has just gathered up the mail that needs to be taken up to CID when she notices the large square envelope addressed “To A Detective Who Knows What To Do”. Curious, she slices open the envelope but when she finds an Advent Calendar......more

Goodreads review by Miriam

Why has a regular advent calendar been sent to the local police? It looks perfectly normal.....until DC Becky Greene starts opening doors and discovers a crime scene behind almost every one. The police hope it's an internal prank because if it isn't, a murderer has just surfaced - someone who's been......more

Goodreads review by Ceecee

An advent calendar sent to the police station turns out to be anything but regular. It’s a race against time to catch a very determined and elusive killer. First of all, I really like the characters from f Detectives Eddie Carmine and Becky Green. Their characters feel very authentic as do their rel......more


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A cracking read. The perfect Christmas gift for crime fans

A quirky, cleverly plotted crime story Sunday Mirror

Dark and satisfying, it is a fine antidote to Christmas cheer Daily Mail

A fun, festive twisted tale that's detonated by a killer midpoint twist I did not see coming. Wrap yourself in a duvet, grab a glass of eggnog and ask: should I answer the door? This book sleighed it. Adds a whole new meaning to Happy Hollidays.

Perfect Christmas crime fiction

A great read - pacy, clever and impossible to put down.

A brilliant read!

A pacy, clever, and twisted festive treat with characters who sparkle darkly. I loved this killer Christmas tale!

This twisted take on a cherished Christmas tradition is perfect for readers looking for a break from the festive cheer. Daily Express

Combining excellent characterisation with an utterly gripping plot, Susi Holliday has provided a Christmas gift that will chill you to your bones