Download or read book The Christmas Present Mystery written by Marion M. Markham and published by Avon Books. This book was released on 1990-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twin sisters Mickey and Kate combine their skills to discover the explanation for a mysterious face that has appeared in a family photograph.

Download or read book The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries written by Otto Penzler and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.

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Download or read book The Lost Christmas Present a Mystery in the Workshop written by Alice Marks and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Christmas stories for children contained in this book.

Download or read book The Christmas Gift written by Beth Prentice and published by Beth Prentice. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lizzie’s back in this Christmas themed Cozy Mystery! It’s her first Christmas with Riley and time for a new tradition. This year it’s a real tree that Lizzie wants. So a visit to ‘Happy Christmas Trees’ is on the to do list. And with the help of Earl, the elderly gentleman with a limp, she even finds the perfect tree. But the tree comes with a mystery gift – a beautiful etched glass bauble that sends prisms of light dancing around the room. But why did Lizzie get the bauble? And why has no one at ‘Happy Christmas Trees’ ever heard of Earl? These holidays Lizzie will stumble along a journey where the past merges with the present, and where she learns the true meaning of Christmas.

Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry and published by Amila Jay. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.

Download or read book Maurice Sendak s Christmas Mystery written by Maurice Sendak and published by HarperFestival. This book was released on 1995-10-19 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maurice Sendak's Christmas Mystery comes in an elegant gift box, festively decorated with Sendak art. Inside, you will find a charming little picture book, chockablock with visual clues to help you solve the mystery. You'll also find a jigsaw puzzle with 50 jumbo pieces. Put the puzzle together and the surprise solution to Sendak's merry Christmas mystery will be revealed in all its glory.

Download or read book Weekly Reader Books Presents Kate and Mickey in the Christmas Present Mystery written by Marion M. Markham and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twin sisters Mickey and Kate combine their skills to discover the explanation for a mysterious face that has appeared in a family photograph.

Download or read book The Ghost of Christmas Present written by K.J. Emrick and published by South Coast Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's nearly Christmas in Misty Hollow and Darcy Sweet is anticipating a wonderful family gathering for the day. It's been quiet around town lately and there's absolutely nothing out of the ordinary to be stressed about, right? Well, Darcy should have known better... While unpacking a new shipment of books for her bookstore she discovers a tall slender book with a white cover she's sure she didn't order. How odd... Even odder still, the book has just a title. There's no author name and nothing on the back or spine either. While she's inspecting the book she catches a flicker of dark movement from the corner of her eye. She convinces herself it's nothing to worry about but... In Darcy's world, nothing to worry about seems to have a habit of turning into something to worry about more often than not. Could it be a ghost? Can Darcy work out what's going on and solve the mystery in time to have that wonderful family Christmas she's been dreaming about? The Ghost of Christmas Present is the 34th book in the Darcy Sweet Cozy Mystery series. If you love paranormal cozy mysteries, with a touch of romance and family, you'll love the Darcy Sweet Cozy Mystery series!

Download or read book A Ghostly Christmas Present written by J. Daniel Sawyer and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to raw-deal Christmas presents, you can't beat being thrown in an out-of-state jail on a trumped up charge—but detective Clarke Lantham can't resist a morbid challenge. So when he calls up his brother for help with bail, he steels himself for the ordeal of spending a holiday weekend with relatives who put the "strange" back in "estranged." That was his first mistake. But with only two days to clear his name before he gets thrown back in the slammer—and an old client gumming up the works, a ten-year-old niece with a ghost problem, and the occasional murder competing for his attention—it probably won't be his last.

Download or read book Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen written by Vicki Delany and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Rudolph, New York, it’s Christmastime all year long. But this December, while the snow-lined streets seem merry and bright, a murder is about to ruin everyone’s holiday cheer in the first Year-Round Christmas mystery. As the owner of Mrs. Claus’s Treasures, Merry Wilkinson knows how to decorate homes for the holidays. That’s why she thinks her float in the semi-annual Santa Claus parade is a shoe-in for best in show. But when the tractor pulling Merry’s float is sabotaged, she has to face facts: there’s a Scrooge in Christmas Town. Merry isn’t ready to point fingers, especially with a journalist in town writing a puff piece about Rudolph’s Christmas spirit. But when she stumbles upon the reporter’s body on a late night dog walk—and police suspect he was poisoned by a gingerbread cookie crafted by her best friend, Vicky—Merry will have to put down the jingle bells and figure out who’s really been grinching about town, before Vicky ends up on Santa’s naughty list…

Download or read book The Christmas Mystery written by Jostein Gaarder and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joachim discovers a magic Advent calendar which contains the story of a little girl who traveled through time to be present at the birth of Jesus.

Download or read book The Secret Santa written by Trish Harnetiaux and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS YEAR, YOU'LL GET WHAT YOU DESERVE... _____________________ You're invited to a lavish Christmas party in an isolated mansion. And your hosts will do anything to keep you from finding out their secrets... When husband and wife Henry and Claudine organise their company's Christmas party in a remote mansion, they expect it to be a night to remember. But the festive mood quickly turns sour when a sinister gift is unwrapped in the Secret Santa gift exchange. As heavy snow traps the guests inside the mountainside lodge, it quickly becomes clear that one of the party is out for revenge. It's no longer just about enduring the evening. It's about making sure you get out alive. A lavish locked-room mystery with a seasonal edge, THE SECRET SANTA is packed with twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page. _____________________ 'Better than a pair of socks!' Readers say The Secret Santa is the Christmas gift they've been waiting for: 'Henry, Zara and Claudine are excellent characters. Highly recommended.' 'a fun mystery read ... you learn what people are really capable of as their true colours start to seep through' 'a good Christmas read for anyone who enjoys mysteries' 'This Christmas-themed murder mystery is well written, with believable, if not likeable, characters and enough twists and turns to make you want to know whodunnit. A nice atmospheric Christmas read.' 'A fun Christmas based thriller that had me laughing one moment and gasping the next' 'The characters were extremely well drawn and sympathetic, and the storyline was seamless.' 'A remarkably twisty tale with a surprisingly vicious villain (very sneaky and Machiavellian) and some feckless "innocents" and undeserving villains. This was a one-sitting read as I raced through breathlessly awaiting the unravelling of the puzzles.' 'This book is a compelling read, teasing you, urging you to read on and uncover the mystery of Montague House... a page-turner of a murder mystery - I read it in one day! An atmospheric, thrilling, good read.' My Weekly

Download or read book The Best Christmas Gift StoryBots written by Scott Emmons and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the holidays with Netflix's StoryBots! Deck the halls with Boop, Bing, Beep, and the rest of Netflix's StoryBots. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 who love the StoryBots will enjoy this this Step 2 leveled reader that includes over 30 stickers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Download or read book The Bookish Sleuth Dot Grid written by Sara Rosett and published by . This book was released on 2022-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mystery author Sara Rosett brings you an undated bookish journal and planner designed specifically for mystery readers. This elegant and stylish journal contains: Dot grid pages for recording your thoughts on the books you've read-Twelve months of undated calendar pages with each month across a two-page spread-Lists to keep track of books to read, book recommendations, abandoned books, and series you'd like to read-Habit tracker to see your yearly reading progress-Quotes from famous mystery books -Bookish date reminders Create a unique record of your reading journey.The Bookish Sleuth is also the perfect gift for the mystery readers in your life. Indulge your inner mystery-loving bibliophile with The Bookish Sleuth. Order your copy today!

Download or read book The Christmas Murder Game written by Alexandra Benedict and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A perfectly plotted festive mystery' SUSI HOLLIDAY Twelve clues. Twelve keys. Twelve days of Christmas. But who will survive until Twelfth Night? Lily Armitage never intended to return to Endgame House - the grand family home where her mother died twenty-one Christmases ago. Until she receives a letter from her aunt, asking her to return to take part in an annual tradition: the Christmas Game. The challenge? Solve twelve clues, to find twelve keys. The prize? The deeds to the manor house. Lily has no desire to win the house. But her aunt makes one more promise: The clues will also reveal who really killed Lily's mother all those years ago. So, for the twelve days of Christmas, Lily must stay at Endgame House with her estranged cousins and unravel the riddles that hold the key not just to the family home, but to its darkest secrets. However, it soon becomes clear that her cousins all have their own reasons for wanting to win the house - and not all of them are playing fair. As a snowstorm cuts them off from the village, the game turns deadly. Soon Lily realises that she is no longer fighting for an inheritance, but for her life. This Christmas is to die for . . . Let the game begin 'Curl up by the fire (and lock all the doors) for this Christmas cracker of a book' C.S. GREEN 'Utterly original and breathtakingly intriguing . . . A must-read this Christmas' STEPH BROADRIBB 'The perfect updating of the classic Christmas Country House mystery . . . Fabulous festive fun' DEREK FARRELL 'The perfect Christmas read . . . and puzzles galore for both readers and the players of the game' W.C. RYAN The perfect gift for fans of Agatha Christie and classic crime this Christmas.

Download or read book Christmas Present written by Jacquelyn Mitchard and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean comes this heartwarming Christmas story of a family who comes together during the holiday season as they learn a powerful lesson about love and to live each year of their lives as if it were their last. A fourteenth wedding anniversary is nothing to sneeze at, Elliott Banner knows, but it's not exactly a landmark year—like fifteen, or twenty, when he plans to take his wife, Laura, to Paris. But when a headache on the drive home from their anniversary date—two days before Christmas—turns out to be more than a migraine, he wishes he had celebrated every year as though it were their last. In this poignant, touching, uplifting story, a woman calmly gathers her family around her during the Christmas holiday to celebrate their lives together—both past and future—and to truly count their blessings. A family history unfolds in a single night in this deeply affecting story that speaks volumes about love, trust, and letting go—a perfect holiday read that underscores the true meaning of the season. “Mitchard’s gift is her ability to present her characters in a compassionate light, even when revealing them at their weakest moments.”—Us Weekly