Author:Trish Harnetiaux
THIS YEAR, YOU'LL GET WHAT YOU DESERVE...
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You're invited to a lavish Christmas party in an isolated mansion.
And your hosts will do anything to keep you from finding out their secrets...
When husband and wife Henry and Claudine organise their company's Christmas party in a remote mansion, they expect it to be a night to remember.
But the festive mood quickly turns sour when a sinister gift is unwrapped in the Secret Santa gift exchange.
As heavy snow traps the guests inside the mountainside lodge, it quickly becomes clear that one of the party is out for revenge.
It's no longer just about enduring the evening. It's about making sure you get out alive.
A lavish locked-room mystery with a seasonal edge, THE SECRET SANTA is packed with twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
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'Better than a pair of socks!' Readers say The Secret Santa is the Christmas gift they've been waiting for:
'Henry, Zara and Claudine are excellent characters. Highly recommended.'
'a fun mystery read ... you learn what people are really capable of as their true colours start to seep through'
'a good Christmas read for anyone who enjoys mysteries'
'This Christmas-themed murder mystery is well written, with believable, if not likeable, characters and enough twists and turns to make you want to know whodunnit. A nice atmospheric Christmas read.'
'A fun Christmas based thriller that had me laughing one moment and gasping the next'
'The characters were extremely well drawn and sympathetic, and the storyline was seamless.'
'A remarkably twisty tale with a surprisingly vicious villain (very sneaky and Machiavellian) and some feckless "innocents" and undeserving villains. This was a one-sitting read as I raced through breathlessly awaiting the unravelling of the puzzles.'
'This book is a compelling read, teasing you, urging you to read on and uncover the mystery of Montague House... a page-turner of a murder mystery - I read it in one day! An atmospheric, thrilling, good read.' My Weekly
This book is a compelling read, teasing you, urging you to read on and uncover the mystery of Montague House… a page-turner of a murder mystery – I read it in one day! An atmospheric, thrilling, good read.
—— My WeeklyA classic mystery transported to the Instagram age, this witty tale has its tongue firmly in its cheek
—— The Sunday MirrorThe most addictive of writers . . . a unique teller of tales
—— ObserverChilling and utterly gripping. Loved the twists and the well-drawn everyday details. A fantastic new book from the Queen of Creepy
—— Will Dean, bestselling author of Red SnowThe Other People is a creepy, intense novel that drew me right in and never let go. C. J. Tudor's books keep getting better and better, and this one won't let you stop reading until the very last page!
—— Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely WifeHugely enjoyable and deliciously creepy. I was hooked from its gripping opening, all the way through its many twists and turns. Ostensibly about a man searching for his missing daughter, it's a tale about loss, where nothing is quite as it seems; and, although you may think you've got it worked out, C. J. Tudor is always several steps ahead. A brilliant storyteller.
—— Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent PatientHer books have the ability to simultaneously make you unable to stop reading while wishing you could bury the book somewhere deep underground where it can't be found anymore. Compelling and haunting
—— Sunday ExpressAn intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and to grieve. Intriguing, dramatic and heart-breaking
—— Woman & HomeA father's desperate search for his vanished daughter provides the beating heart of this complex thriller, which is suffused with loss, longing and vengeance. Touches of the supernatural bring an extra dimension to the spine-tingling thrills
—— Sunday MirrorA darkly compelling tale of justice, revenge and the darkness lurking at the edges of everyday life - with an utterly propulsive plot that makes it very, very hard to put down
—— T. M. Logan, bestselling author of The HolidayC. J. Tudor is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. She has such a gift for storytelling. Couldn't turn the pages fast enough
—— Fiona Cummins, author of The RattleC. J. Tudor's best novel to date. This tale of the lengths some people will go to to ease their grief was utterly emotionally believable while still treading at the edges of the worlds of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Gripping and thoroughly entertaining. I can't wait to see what she does next
—— Sarah PinboroughIt's rare to read something so downright terrifying but C.J. Tudor manages it time and again. The Other People grabs you by the throat and keeps on squeezing till the very last page. Clever. Original. Brilliant
—— Chris WhitakerFabulous
—— Paul Burke, author of The Burning MenI adored The Other People. I was absolutely gripped from start to finish. Deliciously dark, with realistic characters that you simultaneously root for, then recoil from
—— Caz FrearExcellent. A clever, tense and touching novel
—— Literary ReviewSets the bar high for every other thriller this year
—— John MarrsDiabolically clever and propulsive as a rollercoaster. If you like twisty thrillers that leave you guessing till the very last page, this is a must-read
—— Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The DeepAnother black fist of doom, smashing into the feeble world . . . loved it!
—— Max WesolowskiSuch intricate and enthralling storytelling. Evocative and creepy
—— Amanda ReynoldsThis book is chilling. It's the type of book you need to read with the lights on and the doors locked but it's so gripping you won't regret the mild night terrors
—— Yahoo! Style UKC. J. Tudor has crafted an intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and to grieve . . . Intriguing, dramatic and heartbreaking
—— Woman & HomeA chilling psychological thriller, pulsing with atmosphere and plot twists
—— CandisA well-crafted story that blends a mystery with some supernatural chills. You'll want to leave the light on
—— BestA chilling, atmospheric tale of justice, revenge, and the darkness lurking on the fringes of society
—— Daily ExpressVivid characterisation, lots of mystery as well as a twisting plot, it makes for a gripping page turner
—— NB MagazineThe chilling new novel by the bestselling author of The Chalk Man is an absolute page-turner. We'll just say the author isn't referred to as the 'Queen of Creepy' for nothing
—— That's LifeComplex thriller which is suffused with loss, longing and vengeance. Touches of the supernatural add to the spine-tingling thrills
—— The PeopleA novel with a formidable emotional pull
—— Financial TimesC.J. Tudor is mastering the suspense/horror genre . . . It's quietly disconcerting, completely relatable and shows you that humans have a wonderfully dark side
—— Woman's WeeklyKidnap mystery and horror suspense all rolled into one as a man is haunted by his abduction of his daughter while the woman who knows what happened is on the run for her life
—— Love it!Praise for C. J. Tudor
—— -CJ Tudor taps into those things that woke you up in the night when you were a kid and then stay with you when you're an adult
—— Richard ArmitageBritain's female Stephen King
—— Daily MailSome writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time
—— Lee ChildA dark star is born
—— A. J. FinnAn intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and grieve
—— WomanWonderfully gripping and doubt-inducing
—— Woman & Home