The Merry Christmas Murders

Murder is AFOOT in this brand-new murder mystery series by leading adult crime writer Alexandra Benedict – perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. With a clever puzzle hook for middle-grade readers, this story celebrates the beauty of seeing the world differently.
“Sometimes, to solve the toughest crimes, you need to see the world differently… Enter our group of ND supersleuths. Not since The London Eye Mystery has an author championed the beauty of difference so enjoyably.” — Phil Earle
“A deliciously clever festive mystery, brimming with heart, humour, and a cast of sleuths you'll cheer for on every page. I devoured it in one sitting.” — Jenny Pearson
Every year, six local schools compete for the coveted Christmas Cup. Last year, Brooke Parkin’s rival school won for pulling the most crackers in a minute! This year, the cup will be awarded to the school that bakes the perfect mince pie.
But when a series of murders appear to be linked to those very mince pies – each one bearing a mysterious letter from the alphabet imprinted in the pastry – five neurodivergent children must turn detective. Together, they’ll combine their unique skills to uncover the killer before another death occurs… and before their out-of-school club is shut down forever.
Perfect for Christmas
An intricately woven festive murder mystery
Authentic representation of neurodiversity, featuring characters with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyscalculia