Christmas Presents: a twisty Christmas thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS SIX
Oct 2024 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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A dark Christmas thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.
Instead of presents this Christmas, one true crime podcaster is opening up a cold case...
When true crime podcaster Harley Granger drifts into Madeline Martin's bookshop days before Christmas, he seems intent on digging up a past that Madeline would much rather forget.
Granger's work has earned him fame and wealth - and some serious criticism for his various unethical practices. Granger also has a lot of questions about the night Madeline was left for dead, the only surviving victim of killer Evan Handy.
Handy, who also murdered Madeline's best friend and is suspected in the disappearance of two local sisters, has been in jail for a decade. Since then, though, three other young women have gone missing in similar circumstances. Is the true predator still out there somewhere?
As Christmas approaches and a blizzard bears down, Madeline must confront the past to answer questions that have haunted her since that day. Is the truth more terrible than she ever imagined?
Coupling a picturesque, cosy setting with a deeply unsettling and suspenseful plot, Christmas Presents is a chilling seasonal tale that can be enjoyed all year long.
'A cold-blooded nasty thriller. I loved it!' R.L. Stine
'The perfect mix of thrills and chills to delight any suspense reader.' Lisa Gardner
Instead of presents this Christmas, one true crime podcaster is opening up a cold case...
When true crime podcaster Harley Granger drifts into Madeline Martin's bookshop days before Christmas, he seems intent on digging up a past that Madeline would much rather forget.
Granger's work has earned him fame and wealth - and some serious criticism for his various unethical practices. Granger also has a lot of questions about the night Madeline was left for dead, the only surviving victim of killer Evan Handy.
Handy, who also murdered Madeline's best friend and is suspected in the disappearance of two local sisters, has been in jail for a decade. Since then, though, three other young women have gone missing in similar circumstances. Is the true predator still out there somewhere?
As Christmas approaches and a blizzard bears down, Madeline must confront the past to answer questions that have haunted her since that day. Is the truth more terrible than she ever imagined?
Coupling a picturesque, cosy setting with a deeply unsettling and suspenseful plot, Christmas Presents is a chilling seasonal tale that can be enjoyed all year long.
'A cold-blooded nasty thriller. I loved it!' R.L. Stine
'The perfect mix of thrills and chills to delight any suspense reader.' Lisa Gardner
A dark Christmas thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.
Instead of presents this Christmas, one true crime podcaster is opening up a cold case...
When true crime podcaster Harley Granger drifts into Madeline Martin's bookshop days before Christmas, he seems intent on diggin...
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Gemma Darking
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June 19, 2026
This was a nice easy read set around Christmas but not that Christmassy but was a good read all the same wasn't a real exciting page turner but did keep me intrigued.... Its been 10 years since the new lad Evan joined Madelines school and they became an item even though everyone ordered against it because Evans reputation was not good rumours had it he had attacked a girl at his old school.... Things got really out of hand at a party Evan threw where one girl was murdered, 2 girls missing and Madeline barely alive by the river and its only now 10 years later that the pieces of the puzzle come together and it turned out Evan was not working alone but there was someone just as sick and taking part who you would not believe could be like that.... 4 stars from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟📚🤗👍
About the author
Lisa Unger is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author. She has written over 20 books, with millions of copies sold worldwide, and is published in 26 languages. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, a rare honour held by writers including Agatha Christie. She lives in Florida with her family.
Lisa Unger is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author. She has written over 20 books, with millions of copies sold worldwide, and is published in 26 languages. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, a rare honour held by writers including Agatha Christie. She lives in ...
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