Overview

The surprise under the tree is… a body. *FROM THE KINDLE TOP 20 BESTSELLING AUTHOR* In the dead of winter, the Pennine Way is treacherous. As snowstorms hit, hikers have been told to stay away. But not everyone has heeded the warning: a lone walker finds a parcel in the snow, addressed to her. But there’s no festive treat inside. Instead? A severed limb. DI Tom Stonem is called in to investigate as more gruesome packages appear under the trees. Each is wrapped like a Christmas present, with tags addressed to local residents. Are the intended recipients of these sinister gifts involved in the bloodshed? Or victims of a killer’s cruel game? As Stonem unwraps the case, the secrets of the forest get ever darker. As December ticks down, it looks like this Christmas, murder is the gift that keeps on giving…

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PRAISE FOR THE KILLER'S CHRISTMAS LIST ‘This is a cracking Christmas read with a twist at the end that blew my mind … I very much look forward to the next book by this author’ ALEX PINE, bestselling author of the DCI James Walker festive crime series. ‘Deceptively dark and unsettling – a perfect read for those winter nights … complex, multi-layered and hugely entertaining’ MARION TODD, bestselling author of the DI Clare Mackay series ‘Pacy and intriguing, this is a chillingly clever tale of Christmas slaying you’ll not want to miss’ BRIAN McGILLOWAY, bestselling author of the Lucy Black series ‘A truly killer Christmas chiller. You’ll need ice in your veins to reach the stunning, twisting finale’ CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End ‘Completely fooled me … I am in awe of Chris Frost's plotting skills. Loved it' JO CALLAGHAN, author of In the Blink of an Eye ‘As twisty as the tangled ball of Christmas tree lights in your attic' CALLUM McSORLEY, award-winning author of Squeaky Clean ‘Frost has that knack for keeping you on the edge of your seat, scared witless while still wanting to read on’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, award-winning author of The Village Hall Vendetta ‘Absolutely brilliant! This adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster rattles along at break-neck speed then, just as you think you’ve got it, tilts you right out of your seat’ RUSS THOMAS, bestselling author of the DS Adam Tyler series ‘A gripping, pacy police procedural with a cast of complex characters and a surprise finale. If you’re after a great festive read, do not miss this one’ MARI HANNAH, award-winning author of the DCI Kate Daniels series ‘A brilliant premise and a very clever ending – I would dash through the snow to buy this!’ SUSI HOLLIDAY, bestselling author of The Hike ‘A fiendishly clever mystery guaranteed to give you the chills this Christmas!’ LESLEY KARA, bestselling author of The Rumour ‘Written with the precision of a scalpel yet emotionally layered’ LOUISE SWANSON, author of End of Story

PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER ‘Wonderfully grisly, with a cast of suspects firmly on Santa’s naughty list, The Christmas Tree Killer is a festive treat to savour.’ SAM HOLLAND, award-winning author of the Major Crimes series ‘Dark, edgy and addictive. This chiller should be under every crime fan's Christmas tree. Please say there will be a third book!’ MICHAEL WOOD, bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series PRAISE FOR THE KILLER'S CHRISTMAS LIST ‘This is a cracking Christmas read with a twist at the end that blew my mind … I very much look forward to the next book by this author’ ALEX PINE, bestselling author of the DCI James Walker festive crime series. ‘Deceptively dark and unsettling – a perfect read for those winter nights … complex, multi-layered and hugely entertaining’ MARION TODD, bestselling author of the DI Clare Mackay series ‘Pacy and intriguing, this is a chillingly clever tale of Christmas slaying you’ll not want to miss’ BRIAN McGILLOWAY, bestselling author of the Lucy Black series ‘A truly killer Christmas chiller. You’ll need ice in your veins to reach the stunning, twisting finale’ CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End ‘As twisty as the tangled ball of Christmas tree lights in your attic' CALLUM McSORLEY, award-winning author of Squeaky Clean ‘Frost has that knack for keeping you on the edge of your seat, scared witless while still wanting to read on’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, award-winning author of The Village Hall Vendetta ‘Absolutely brilliant! This adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster rattles along at break-neck speed then, just as you think you’ve got it, tilts you right out of your seat’ RUSS THOMAS, bestselling author of the DS Adam Tyler series ‘A gripping, pacy police procedural with a cast of complex characters and a surprise finale. If you’re after a great festive read, do not miss this one’ MARI HANNAH, award-winning author of the DCI Kate Daniels series

REVIEWS FOR THE KILLER'S CHRISTMAS LIST 'This is a cracking Christmas read with a twist at the end that blew my mind. The story is fast-moving and I enjoyed getting to know the characters. I very much look forward to the next book by this author,' ALEX PINE, bestselling author of the DCI James Walker festive crime series. ‘Deceptively dark and unsettling – a perfect read for those winter nights. The countdown to Christmas has never been so terrifying. The Killer’s Christmas List is complex, multi-layered and hugely entertaining’ MARION TODD, bestselling author of the DI Clare Mackay series ‘Pacy and intriguing, this is a chillingly clever tale of Christmas slaying you’ll not want to miss’ BRIAN McGILLOWAY, bestselling author of the Lucy Black series ‘A truly killer Christmas chiller. You’ll need ice in your veins to reach the stunning, twisting finale’ CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End 'Wow, what a Christmas cracker of a book! Such a clever, twisty plot, with realistic, sympathetic characters. I hope this is the first in a series' JO CALLAGHAN, author of In the Blink of an Eye ‘Your own list won't be complete this year without this sharp, creepy thriller’ CALLUM McSORLEY, award-winning author of Squeaky Clean ‘Frost has that knack for keeping you on the edge of your seat, scared witless while still wanting to read on’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, award-winning author of The Village Hall Vendetta ‘Absolutely brilliant! This adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster rattles along at break-neck speed then, just as you think you’ve got it, tilts you right out of your seat’ RUSS THOMAS, bestselling author of the DS Adam Tyler series ‘A gripping, pacy police procedural with a cast of complex characters and a surprise finale. If you’re after a great festive read, do not miss this one’ MARI HANNAH, award-winning author of the DCI Kate Daniels series

Author Information

Chris Frost is the Kindle Top 20 bestselling author of The Killer’s Christmas List and ten other crime novels, including the Erika Piper trilogy and The Stonebridge Mysteries. He grew up in Northern Ireland and now lives in the appropriately-named Marple. By day he is a scriptwriter, and a regular voice on The Blood Brothers Podcast and Friends Of The North. He is a fan of football, heavy metal and dogs.

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