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Christmas Presents

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A SheReads, Criminal Element, CrimeReads, and Zibby Mag "Most Anticipated" Thriller Instead of presents this Christmas, a true crime podcaster is opening up a cold case… Madeline Martin has built a life for herself as the young owner of a thriving business, The Next Chapter Bookshop, despite her tragic childhood and now needing to care for her infirm father. When Harley Granger, a failed novelist turned true crime podcaster, drifts into her shop in the days before Christmas, he seems intent on digging up events that Madeline would much rather forget. She’s the only surviving victim of Evan Handy, the man who was convicted of murdering her best friend Steph, and is suspected in the disappearance of two sisters, also good friends of Madeline’s, who have been missing for nearly a decade. It’s an investigation that has obsessed her father Sheriff James Martin right up until his stroke took his faculties. Harley Granger has a gift for seeing things that others miss. He wasn’t much of a novelist, but his work as a true crime author and podcaster has earned him fame and wealth—and some serious criticism for his various unethical practices. Still, visiting Little Valley to be closer to his dying father has caused him to look into a case that many people think is closed—and some want reopened. And he has a lot of questions about the night Stephanie Cramer was killed, Ainsley and Sam Wallace disappeared, and Madeline Martin was left for dead, bleeding out on a riverbank. Since Evan Handy went to jail, three other young women have gone missing, most recently a young college dropout named Lolly. Five young women missing in the same area in a decade. Are they connected? Was Evan Handy innocent after all? Or was there some else there that night? Someone who is still satisfying his dark appetites? As Christmas approaches and a blizzard bears down, Madeline and her childhood friend Badger return to a past they both hoped was dead—to find the missing Lolly and to answer questions that have haunted them both, discovering that the truth is more terrible and much closer to home than they think. Coupling a picturesque, cozy setting with a deeply unsettling suspenseful plot, Christmas Presents is a chilling seasonal novella that can be enjoyed all year long. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mysterious Press (October 24, 2023)


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2023


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 2224 KB


Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled


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  • Unwrapping the Mystery of Christmas Presents
Lisa Unger’s Christmas Presents is a great read for the holiday season. The novella is a thrilling mystery with a picturesque, cozy setting that is great the holidays. Madeline Martin, the young owner of a thriving bookstore, has built herself a life despite her tragic past. Everything seems fine until Harley Granger, a failed novelist turned true crime podcaster, enters her shop and starts digging up her painful past. Madeline is the only surviving victim of Evan Handy, who was convicted for the murder of her best friend. Granger, meanwhile, is interested in the case since three other young women have gone missing since Handy went to jail, including Lolly. Madeline and her childhood friend Badger team up to trace Lolly’s whereabouts and uncover the truth that was closer to home than they thought. Christmas PresentsLisa Unger has executed an intriguing plot that keeps the readers hooked from start to finish. Her contrasting tones between the cozy and picturesque setting of the story and the dark, unsettling murder mystery provides an excellent balance. Unger does an excellent job of building tension, leaving shocking revelations throughout the story to keep the readers engaged. The book’s characters are realistically crafted, with their sketches etched with strong emotions and backstories that provide depth. Madeline’s character is meticulously detailed, with her tragic and painful past. Her personality is mild and gentle, but her perseverance and determination to uncover the truth are commendable. Unger does an excellent job of creating rich and genuine characters that captivate the reader. However, the book falls a tad bit short when it comes to the ending. The book ends too conveniently, and the lack of a more profound conclusion makes it seem incomplete, especially after a well-crafted plot and beautifully etched characters. Christmas Presents is a great holiday mystery read that captures the essence of the season while providing a tense thriller to keep readers engaged. The book’s picturesque setting and its well-crafted characters make it enjoyable, and the book’s genre provides the perfect atmosphere for the season. Although the book has its flaws, it is perfect for those who want to enjoy a light read during the holidays. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • A Sensational Holiday Horror Story
Christmas Presents was so captivating and intriguing. The plot kept me engrossed and the storylines were interwoven ingeniously. The author truly makes you feel engaged with the characters as the mystery unfolds in the novel. Excellent read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025 by Shae S.

  • Solid mystery
‘23 - 3 STARS DESCRIPTION : Madeline Martin has built a life for herself as the young owner of a thriving business, The Next Chapter Bookshop, despite her tragic childhood and now needing to care for her infirm father. When Harley Granger, a failed novelist turned true crime podcaster, drifts into her shop in the days before Christmas, he seems intent on digging up events that Madeline would much rather forget. She’s the only surviving victim of Evan Handy, the man who was convicted of murdering her best friend Steph, and is suspected in the disappearance of two sisters, also good friends of Madeline’s, who have been missing for nearly a decade. It’s an investigation that has obsessed her father Sheriff James Martin right up until his stroke took his faculties. Since Evan Handy went to jail, three other young women have gone missing, most recently a young college dropout named Lolly. Are they connected? Was Evan Handy innocent after all? Or was there some else there that night? Someone who is still satisfying his dark appetites? REVIEW : First 7 books by this author for me were pretty consistent (4/5 stars) thru 2017. Then something changed. ‘18 & ‘19 were 2 stars, ‘20 was 4 Stars and then ‘21 was 3 stars. I decided to skip ‘22 (SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS 6) because reviews were all over the place and many negative reviews were saying too many characters & storylines. Last Girl Ghosted (‘21 - 3 Stars), Confessions on the 7:45 (‘20 - 4 Stars), The Stranger Inside (‘19 - 2 Stars), Under My Skin (‘18 - 2 Stars), The Red Hunter (‘17 - 4 Stars), Darkness My Old Friend (‘11 - Bk 2of5 Jones Cooper - Read ‘16 - 4 Stars), Ink and Bone (‘16 - Bk 5of5 Jones Cooper - 4 Stars), Fragile (‘10 BK 1of5 Jones Cooper - Read ‘15 - 4 Stars), Crazy Love You (‘15 - Bk 4of5 Jones Cooper - 5 Stars), In The Blood (‘14 - Bk 3of5 Jones Cooper - 5 Stars) and Beautiful Lies (‘06 - Read ‘14 - 4 Stars). Earned Double Kindle Reward Points with this purchase. A solid mystery that kept my interest the whole way. No surprises or thrills but kept me entertained. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023 by mnmloveli

  • In the blink of an eye
A person’s life can be changed in the blink of an eye. Sometimes good but most of the time, not. Bad things happen to good people sometimes never knowing the reason why. In the case of Madeleine, bad things happened to her and put her life in limbo for ten long years from the fragmented memories in her past. Delicious twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024 by Marcia Esders

  • Amazing read and very suspenseful!
No matter what Lisa Unger writes it is well worth reading! Her books are full of suspense and always get me right from the start!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025 by Kimberly Beamer

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