Murder for Christmas

In a festive setting, Mordecai Tremaine must solve a murder that threatens to ruin Christmas for all involved in Murder for Christmas.

In Murder for Christmas, readers are introduced to Mordecai Tremaine, a former tobacconist with a penchant for romance novels. He receives an invitation to spend the holiday season in the quaint village of Sherbroome, where he will be a guest at the country retreat of Benedict Grame. Upon his arrival on Christmas Eve, Mordecai is greeted by a lively atmosphere filled with festive cheer, but he quickly senses that not all is well among the eclectic group of guests gathered for the celebration.

As the evening unfolds with mulled wine and mince pies, the mood takes a dark turn when the clock strikes midnight. The partygoers are met with a shocking discovery: a dead body resembling Father Christmas. The festive spirit is replaced by fear and suspicion, as the guests realize that a murderer may be lurking among them. With tensions rising and trust dwindling, it falls to Mordecai to unravel the mystery before the holiday is marred by further tragedy.

Murder for Christmas is a classic whodunit that combines elements of suspense and holiday charm. As Mordecai navigates the treacherous waters of deception and intrigue, readers are drawn into a narrative that pays homage to Agatha Christie while delivering its own unique blend of chilling atmosphere and festive cheer. Can Mordecai uncover the truth in time to save Christmas from becoming a season of sorrow?