Murder at the Christmas Emporium

A Novel

Andreina Cordani

In this brilliant follow up to The Twelve Days of Murder, a group of Christmas shoppers discover the doors have been locked and that they’ve been trapped by someone who knows their darkest secrets.

It's Christmas Eve at the Emporium, a bespoke gift shop hidden in the depths of London's winding streets, where a select few shoppers are browsing its handcrafted delights.

But when they go to leave, they find the doors are locked and it isn't long before they realize this is no innocent mix-up. The shoppers have been trapped here by someone who knows their darkest secrets, someone will stop at nothing until they have all been unwrapped—and there is a gruesome gift waiting in Santa's grotto . . .

For those that survive the night, it will be a Christmas to remember.

Andreina Cordani has published several young adult novels with Little Brown in Britain. The Twelve Days of Murder is her first adult novel—and her first novel to be published in America. She lives in Dorset.

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Endorsements & Reviews

Praise for The Twelve Days of Murder:

"Cordani makes an impressive adult debut with this devious holiday whodunit. Cordani starts in the key of a holiday cozy but gets dark fast, a risky transition she pulls off without a hitch. Mystery lovers of all stripes will walk away satisfied.” Publishers Weekly

"Told from multiple points of view, this compelling, complex, page-turning locked-room mystery is set in both the past and the present and is chock full of plot twists.” Booklist

"A murder-mystery weekend turns deadly. The pace quickens as the frenemies grow increasingly suspicious of one another. Scandals, hurt feelings, and secret ambitions are the suspected motives, but by the time one character rises to the top as a suspect, they’re killed off. Good for spreading holiday fear.” Kirkus Reviews

Past praise for Andreina Cordani:

"A fascinating look into the world of influencers where things certainly aren't as perfect as they seem. An excellent cast of believable characters and some jaw-dropping twists—a brilliant read.” Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet

"I haven't been able to stop reading this wonderful book. It grabbed me from the first page and would not let me go.” Sarah Ann Juckes, author of Outside

“A glitzy thriller and I felt every high, every low and every pressure. Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and Karen M. McManus.” Naomi Gibson, author of Every Line of You

"It was gripping, refreshing, and wonderfully told: Andreina is brilliant at misdirection, so I had no idea what was ahead and all my early guesses about what was going on were wrong. The characters were my favorite aspect of the story: they were so vivid and real that they're still in my head weeks later. I hugely recommend this book to anyone who likes a twisty thriller.” Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

“A thrilling mystery about an influencer who is murdered onscreen, and I absolutely loved it!” Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead

"An electrifying murder mystery brimming with intrigue, twists and unforgettable characters. Clear your schedule—you won't be able to stop reading.” Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds and Harrow Lake