The Christmas Eve murders Author Surname:Albright

The Christmas Eve murders Author Surname:AlbrightIt's Christmas Eve at the Merry Monarch. Nestled amongst the Yorkshire Dales, the pub is preparing to host its annual festive games night for its rabble of regulars. But this year, they are interrupted by a knock at the door from a stranger, stranded by the snow storm that's closing in on the village. And this won't be the only surprise of the night. When the power is cut off and darkness descends, the games turn deadly. It seems one of the group

Right up your street I should have thought

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he seeks redemption in most the intricate and testing case of his career

it becomes clear that this was no accident

he's surprised to find the victim is a woman with nothing to hide and no reason for anyone to hurt her

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and maybe a jump-scare or two

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Jason finds his life unravelling in unexpected and frightening ways

With millions on the line

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