Murder is AFOOT in the second title in this brand new murder-mystery series by leading adult crime writer, Alexandra Benedict.
Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time with a puzzle hook for middle grade readers
Brooke Parkin is back for another school year at Wood Dean secondary and this term, auditions are well underway for the festive Christmas play. But when a series of murders seemed to be linked to the very play itself, can Brooke and the neuro-divergent club get to the bottom of another mystery? With clues and puzzles along the way offfering a really interactive reading experience.
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
| ISBN: | 9781398540965 |
| Publication date: | 22nd October 2026 |
| Author: | Alexandra Benedict |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Reading age: | 8+ |
| Series: | Merry Christmas Murders |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction PSHE: Family Issues PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND) |
Murder is AFOOT in the second title in this brand new murder-mystery series by leading adult crime writer, Alexandra Benedict. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time with a puzzle hook for middle grade readersBrooke Parkin is back for another school year at Wood Dean secondary and this term, auditions are well underway for the festive Christmas play. But when a series of murders seemed to be linked to the very play itself, can Brooke and the neuro-divergent club get to the bottom of another mystery?
The Jingle Bell Murders is aimed at readers aged 8 and over.
The Jingle Bell Murders features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, PSHE: Family Issues, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND)
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. Pre-order. 22nd October 2026.
The Jingle Bell Murders was written by Alexandra Benedict and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
The Jingle Bell Murders has 304 pages
Yes it is part of Merry Christmas Murders series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. Pre-order. 22nd October 2026.