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A ‘Twixtmas’ crime festival on a remote Scottish island. A crumbling Victorian hotel.
Eight authors . . . and a ruthless killer.

Welcome to Holly Island, where the annual Christmas crime-writing festival is about to begin.

Eight writers are already in residence at the island’s solitary hotel. But before the audience can arrive by boat, the island is cut off by blizzards – and a famous author is found murdered.

With the killer still among them, podcaster Jenna is forced to turn detective. Can she track down the murderer before it’s too late – or will she become the next chapter in this deadly tale?

‘The clue is in chapter one . . .’
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PRAISE FOR F. L. EVERETT . . .

‘With echoes of the golden age of crime fiction … very entertainingly done’ The Times

‘Brilliant …A perfect contemporary whodunnit.' Ian Moore, bestselling author of Death and Croissants

'Brilliantly festive and utterly gripping . . . A whodunnit that’s perfect for armchair detectives.' Yours Magazine

'This yule-fuelled mystery is the perfect read with a glass of mulled wine in front of a roaring fire.' Candis Magazine

'Agatha Christie for a new generation' The Herald

'Murder in a snowed-in country hotel - and a killer with a grudge against the season of goodwill. What could be better?' Faith Martin, bestselling author of The Last Word is Death

'A festive mystery to read by the fire with a glass of mulled wine... brilliantly inventive... will keep you turning the pages well into the night. Loved it.' Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet

‘A contemporary locked in whodunnit that pairs well with mulled wine and candlelight.' Woman & Home

'I loved it... a perfect festive read.' Andreina Cordani, author of Murder at the Christmas Emporium

'The perfect whodunnit.' Scottish Field

‘Gripping and atmospheric . . . A killer Christmas read.' Psychologies

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