# The Night Before Christmas - Paperback

by **Alex Pine** (Author)

**This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted...**

When four trail hunters go missing in the fells of Cumbria on Christmas Eve, the race is on to find them before nightfall - when the temperature plummets.

After hours of searching, the first body is found... Not frozen in the snow, but brutally murdered and bearing a warning: **_the real hunt has begun_.**

As a snowstorm descends, three lives hang in the balance. But can the killer be caught before the trail goes cold?

**From the master of Christmas crime comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone this Winter, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Clare Mackintosh and anyone who prefers their mince pies with a side of murder.**

Readers are gripped by _The Night Before Christmas_:

'This is **by far the best book I've read all year**. Top marks for storyline, pace and setting. **Alex Pine always delivers a cracking Christmas treat. As far as I'm concerned the festive season would no longer be the same without a dose of Christmas crime in Cumbria!**' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'**Such a breath of wintery fresh air to the thriller genre**.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'**This is the kind of book where you say just one more chapter, and before you know it, you have finished it**.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was **desperate to get into this** ... I **was not one bit disappointed**. It was fast paced and exciting. I **found it hard to put it down**.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I **raced through it this weekend**. Such a smart idea: **twisty, warped, credible, brilliantly plotted and compelling**. Deserves to be such a hit.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'**Loved this festive crime thriller**. **Gorgeous Lake District setting but with a very dark storyline**. Excellent characters and fast paced.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A **fast paced storyline with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing** how it will all come together.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'**Definitely worth reading on a cold night**, maybe as the snow falls outside.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

### Author Biography

Alex Pine was born and raised on a council estate in South London and left school at sixteen. Before long, he embarked on a career in journalism, which took him all over the world - many of the stories he covered were crime-related. Among his favourite hobbies are hiking and water-based activities, so he and his family have spent lots of holidays in the Lake District. He now lives with his wife on a marina close to the New Forest on the South Coast - providing him with the best of both worlds! This is the fourth book in the bestselling DI James Walker series.

**Number of Pages:** 384

**Dimensions:** 1 x 7.7 x 5 IN

**Publication Date:** October 01, 2024

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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