{"product_id":"the-twelve-murders-of-christmas-9780008720063","title":"The Twelve Murders of Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFiendishly clever and highly addictive.\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cstrong\u003eIan Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives - Agatha Christie meets \u003cem\u003eMurdle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e12 murderous mysteries to read.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20 perplexing puzzles to solve.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 mystifying murder to unravel...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMastermind \u003c\/em\u003ePuzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey have been instructed to bring a \"festive mystery story\" to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBut all \u003cem\u003eyou \u003c\/em\u003eneed is a pencil.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough you'll need to keep your wits about you - for among those present is Edward's killer...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan you solve the puzzles and unmask the murderer before they strike again?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAgatha Christie meets \u003cem\u003eMurdle\u003c\/em\u003e with these twelve puzzling whodunnits from renowned professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey, that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths this Christmas.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of BBC's \u003cem\u003eLudwig\u003c\/em\u003e, Robert Thorogood and Alexandra Benedict.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Murders of Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Fiendishly clever and highly addictive reading. Perfect for a quiet Christmas corner by the fire.' \u003cstrong\u003eIan Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eDeath \u0026amp; Croissants\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAn inventive combination of gripping read and fiendish puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you liked BBC's \u003cem\u003eLudwig\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll love this.' \u003cstrong\u003ePaddy Duffy\u003c\/strong\u003e, panellist on Radio 4's \u003cem\u003eRound Britain Quiz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wonderfully well crafted and delightfully devilish at every turn - it's Christmas crime with a head scratchingly fantastic twist.' \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Whitelaw\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eMurder in Tinsel Town\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Such a treat - fiendishly clever murder mysteries along with puzzles that will keep you guessing for ages ... I can't think of a better present for everyone you know. Just remember to keep a copy for yourself.' \u003cstrong\u003eAmanda Lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Dictionary of Crime\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Very, very clever and like nothing I've ever read before, ' \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Killer in the Cold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A perfect stocking filler this Christmas for anyone who enjoys a good yarn and is an enthusiastic puzzler.' \u003cstrong\u003eLiz Fielding\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eMurder Under the Mistletoe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Utterly addictive - never has the phrase \"one more chapter before bed\" been so literarily appropriate.' \u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eInto the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A totally unique book, combining great murder mysteries with proper brain-teasers. I loved it, and I'm sure other puzzle fans will too.' \u003cstrong\u003eAntony Johnston\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Dog Sitter Detective\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMystery lovers and puzzle fanatics can't get enough of \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Murders of Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eChallenging and fun\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a joyful book and \u003cstrong\u003ean ideal gift\u003c\/strong\u003e or an emergency boredom break-glass for yourself.' Netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eEngrossing \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eenjoyable \u003c\/strong\u003ethroughout, with surprises and a \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliantly done\u003c\/strong\u003e build up.' Netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An \u003cstrong\u003eenthralling \u003c\/strong\u003eblend of classic mystery and challenging puzzles that \u003cstrong\u003ewill delight\u003c\/strong\u003e fans of both genres.' Netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A lot of fun and \u003cstrong\u003edefinitely recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'These \u003cstrong\u003edeliciously dark\u003c\/strong\u003e stories \u003cstrong\u003ewill keep you guessing\u003c\/strong\u003e until the very end.' Netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12306354\"\u003eSarah Dunnakey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avon Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008720063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0008720061\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAM\"\u003eGames \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAM007000\"\u003ePuzzles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she's not writing fiction, Sarah writes and verifies questions and answers for a variety of TV quiz shows including \u003cem\u003eMastermind\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUniversity Challenge\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePointless\u003c\/em\u003e. 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