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#ChristmasCrimeChallenge #FamousDetective - because, you know, it says so in the cover. Kind of.

Listened to this on audio, which was absolutely the way - and enjoyed it thoroughly. Might even try the next in the series. 12-year-old Stephanie inherits her uncle‘s house. And before you know it, she‘s hanging out with a living skeleton, saving the world. Lots of laughs, some really quite scary bits, and a way-too-long fight scene. Fun, though.

Well, this was a fun romp! I forgot how much I enjoy Taylor's writing and wit. And it goes down so quickly and easily! Not sure which prompt I'll use this for with the #christmascrimechallenge - part of it does take place on a train, but it might be my reader's choice. Or arguably cozy? It depends how the rest of the month shakes out. 😉
@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

Book 2 for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge - a very convoluted classic Locked Room Mystery. Gets a bit meta in a surprising discussion of all the usual solutions to locked rooms, and warns the reader that detective fiction only has to be possible, not probable.
Also works for Set in Winter. Snow is an important element in the puzzle. Shows its age in the portrayal of the female characters, but is still enjoyable. @RaeLovesToRead @Ruthiella

My first mystery for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge. A locked room.
It was also on my list of #10beforetheend.
@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead @ChaoticMissAdventures

This was a really unique mystery, there were moments early in the book where the backstory of the clones felt daunting, but I ended up loving how it all came together!

#ChristmasCrimeChallenge @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead “transport”

#BookReport #November23to29 #2025
Finished the first 4 books: #sundaybuddyread #TLI #PasticheBR #ABrunoChiefofPoliceNovel #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #RailwayDetectiveBook15 #prompt7 #setontransport

Currently reading: #NFNovember #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt4
#lockedroommystery #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt6 #setinsnow #audiobook

Next week I predict my reading will slow down as I will be back to work after a 5 day Thanksgiving holiday!

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
#ChristmasCrimeChallenge ❄️❄️ #6 #setinwinterduringsnow #ThelitsyIrregulars #TLI #PasticheBR #NFNovemer

Inspector Alleyn and his loyal Fox look into the death of a barrister in a country pub. It was fine? It's solid, but nothing really remarkable about it. It's chronologically the next Marsh I hadn't read, but not one I'll likely remember.

#christmascrimechallenge (famous detective) @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

I found this in the book box, on its way home to another library, this evening. So I accidentally borrowed it. Because I need something FUN! And possibly MURDEROUS! (It has been that sort of day, all day. Top tip: never check your work emails at 10pm. You‘re welcome.)

I might use it for Rudolph: a red cover for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge (or is that a stretch too far?)

If you're looking for a murder mystery with twists, intrigue, tension, and suspicion... this ain't it. Everyone is still alive 3/4 into the story.

It was, however, a cosy slice of festive cheer. So if you can overlook the glaring lack of mystery and just enjoy it as a dinner with clashing personalities and a rustic feel, it is at least Christmassy.

Despite the festive minutiae being described, I did enjoy this more than Clement's debut.

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