Merry Christmas Murders-The Jingle Bell Murders

Murder, mystery and Christmas chaos! Can a club of young detectives crack the case before it's too late? From bestselling crime writer Alexandra Benedict comes The Jingle Bell Murders, a thrilling, puzzle-filled Christmas mystery for readers aged 8+ and the second book in the Merry Christmas Murders series. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, The London Eye Mystery and clever whodunnits packed with clues, twists and puzzles to solve. Brooke Parkin is back at Wood Dean secondary school for another year, and preparations for the festive Christmas play are in full swing. But when a series of mysterious murders appears to be connected to the school production, Brooke and her neurodivergent detective club find themselves caught up in a dangerous new mystery. Can Brooke and her friends uncover the clues, solve the puzzles and discover who's behind the murders before it's too late? Packed with Christmas suspense, clever clues, unexpected twists and interactive puzzles, this gripping middle-grade detective adventure celebrates friendship, teamwork and the power of thinking differently. Featuring neurodivergent characters with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia, The Jingle Bell Murders is a festive mystery full of heart, humour and ingenious puzzle-solving. Perfect for young detectives who love Christmas mysteries, school adventures and solving the clues alongside the characters. PRAISE FOR THE MERRY CHRISTMAS MURDERS 'A gift of a festive mystery.' — Maz Evans 'Sometimes, to solve the toughest crimes, you need to see the world differently…enter our group of ND supersleuths. Not since the London Eye Mystery has an author championed the beauty of difference so enjoyably.' — Phil Earle 'A deliciously clever festive mystery, brimming with heart, humour, and a cast of sleuths you'll cheer for on every page. I devoured it in one sitting.' — Jenny Pearson