The Christmas Appeal
the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Appeal
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Profile Books Ltd
Published:7th Nov '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£12.99(9781800817357)
In a festive town, a dead Santa disrupts the holiday spirit. In The Christmas Appeal, uncover the mystery behind the murder while the show must go on.
In The Christmas Appeal, the holiday spirit is overshadowed by a shocking crime in the quaint town of Lower Lockwood. As the Fairway Players prepare for their festive pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, tensions run high among the amateur actors. Sarah-Jane, newly appointed as Chair, finds herself navigating a web of jealousy and sabotage. The beanstalk prop raises concerns about safety, and whispers of discontent threaten to derail the production before it even hits the stage.
As rehearsals progress, the festive cheer takes a dark turn with the discovery of a dead Santa. The town is abuzz with speculation, and everyone becomes a suspect. Who among the cast and crew had a motive to eliminate the jolly figure? Readers are invited to sift through round robins, scrutinize emails, and delve into police transcripts to piece together the clues. The stakes are high: will the show go on, or will the curtain fall on this holiday production?
The Christmas Appeal is a delightful blend of humor and suspense, perfect for those who enjoy a cozy mystery with a festive twist. With sharp wit and engaging characters, this novel captures the essence of holiday cheer while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. As the investigation unfolds, the true meaning of community and the spirit of Christmas come into play, making this a must-read for the season.
Cosy, but clever cosy, and a perfect stocking filler * Sunday Times *
A highly entertaining mix of mayhem, panic, snobbery, drunkenness, family feeling and mirth * Times *
Breathlessly brilliant, it's cosy crime with that familiar bite that makes Hallett one of the best * Sun *
Hallett is as good as ever at showing her characters in all their petty, ridiculous, warm-hearted glory. A Christmas treat * Observer *
Fans of Janice Hallett's fiendish whodunits will enjoy her latest festive offering * Good Housekeeping *
Hallett is particularly good on small-town snobberies, rivalries and social dynamics... There is a great deal of festive fun to be had * Guardian *
A festive read with a difference... It's great fun trying to work out who knows the truth, amid the characters' vicious backstabbing and passive aggression. A sharp, witty and suspenseful read * Sunday Express *
Following the phenomenal success of her 2021 debut thriller The Appeal, Lower Lockwood's local theatre group returns to the stage * Daily Mail *
Few authors have managed to write mysteries as fun and inventive as Hallett... Quite the treat * iPaper *
A laugh-out-loud festive murder-mystery with an entertaining storyline that will have readers crying out for an encore * Woman *
Laugh-out-loud funny with an entertaining storyline * Woman & Home *
Expertly captures the essence of small-town rivalries and social dynamics, skilfully interweaving humour and puzzlement... Another excellent work of crime fiction from Janice Hallett, offering an enthralling blend of mystery, humour and holiday cheer. Its pacy plotting and well-developed characters make it the perfect choice for those seeking a light and highly entertaining read during the festive season * Crime Fiction Lover *
The undisputed queen of crime puzzles... A delightfully cosy festive mystery * Crime Monthly *
A dazzlingly clever yuletide mystery * Sainbury's Magazine *
ISBN: 9781800817364
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 16mm
Weight: 170g
208 pages
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