The Advent of Death

In Alexandra Benedict's latest Christmas crime novel, Edie O’Sullivan is invited by an old friend to a pre-Christmas retreat in the charming town of Rye, only to discover her visit is far from festive. Upon arrival, Edie learns that her friend's daughter, the town crier, has received a mysterious wooden advent calendar that seems to be linked to a series of escalating crimes. With Christmas nearing and danger looming, Edie must unravel the sinister countdown before the final door reveals a deadly consequence.