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A review by soobooksalot
Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Christmas is a case best served cold.
Bookstore owner Maddie Martin has seen her share of trauma. She's the sole survivor of an attack as a teenager that left one friend dead and two others missing and presumed murdered. Maddie has a vicious scar across her face as a reminder.
When true crime novelist/podcaster Harley Granger comes to Maddie's bookstore just before Christmas, he's wanting to delve into the case.
The murderer is in prison, but women have recently gone missing in the town - was the man convicted not acting alone?
Christmas Presents is my first Lisa Unger book, and high on my anticipated read list for the season. It did not disappoint! As can happen with a novella, I might have liked a little more time with the story/characters.
But overall - recommended!
Bookstore owner Maddie Martin has seen her share of trauma. She's the sole survivor of an attack as a teenager that left one friend dead and two others missing and presumed murdered. Maddie has a vicious scar across her face as a reminder.
When true crime novelist/podcaster Harley Granger comes to Maddie's bookstore just before Christmas, he's wanting to delve into the case.
The murderer is in prison, but women have recently gone missing in the town - was the man convicted not acting alone?
Christmas Presents is my first Lisa Unger book, and high on my anticipated read list for the season. It did not disappoint! As can happen with a novella, I might have liked a little more time with the story/characters.
But overall - recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Infidelity, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Toxic friendship