Book excerpt: In a village of lies, death comes with the snow... A dazzling Christmas murder mystery from the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series. 'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun 'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times 'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBride A village of secrets. It’s December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn’t on anyone’s Christmas wish-list. A mystery that can’t be solved. Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan. A Christmas to remember. When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something – and if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price... *** Readers love Murder at Holly House! *** 'Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!' ***** Reader Review 'Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!' ***** Reader Review 'An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.' ***** Reader Review 'The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!' ***** Reader Review 'Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?' ***** Reader Review