The Christmas Jigsaw Murders

by Alexandra Benedict

Book Overview

A puzzling new Christmas mystery from USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Benedict

Rest. In. Pieces.

On 1st of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner, and Christmas curmudgeon Edie O'Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene - blood-spattered black and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1728284449
• ISBN13: 9781728284446
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Puzzles and murders!

I am a fan of jigsaw puzzles. Not so much for crosswords though. I did enjoy listening to how this story unfolded with Edie, and the police trying to track down the killer titling themselves RIP (Rest in pieces) which I found to be very aptly named with their penchant for twisty word riddles, jigsaw pieces found on the murdered victims and the game they are playing with Ms. Edie O'Sullivan. Now, Edie is a bit of a cantankerous older woman (80 years old), extremely clever (especially as she is the one that sets puzzles to be put in the newspapers) and has absolutely no filter. So sometimes it was frustrating to see her push away those that love her and are trying to help. From her friend to her great nephew/son Sean. Though as the murders unfold, so too does Edie's past and the way she is, is explained so the reader can understand. The way her mind works was interesting and how she is willing to do anything to save Sean. There are a few points of view in this book, mostly Edie, but a bit Sean who was a nice addition as I wanted to find out how things were going with him and Liam being able to adopt Juniper, and get his view on RIP. The other view point is the killer which nicely balance what Edie was doing to try and catch them before someone else ended up dead. As I was listening to the audiobook version of this story, I missed out on the puzzles in the book pages but I still found this a fun story to listen to because this was a murder mystery and a transforming of Edie with her hatred of Christmas (for good reason) and learning to open up and trust her friends and family and let them in. Loved her cats though. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to listen to this audiobook and review it.