The Christmas Magpie by Mark Edwards

 

If you’ve followed Lucy’s story, this fourth instalment is a must-read. Dark, twisted, and deliciously unsettling—The Christmas Magpie is Mark Edwards at his chilling best. If you’ve followed Lucy’s story, this fourth instalment is a must-read. Mark Edwards proves once again that beneath his family-man exterior lies a master of psychological suspense. The Christmas Magpie is part 4 of the Magpies series, and yes—Lucy is back. If you know, you know. Her presence looms large, even if she’s not always centre stage, and the tension she brings is unmistakable.

 

It’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home, and they’re hoping for a picture-perfect holiday. But things quickly unravel. Unwelcome gifts start appearing on their doorstep, they feel watched, unsettled by the eerie obsession their neighbours have with a nearby women’s prison. A tragedy at a Christmas party sets off a chain of events that pulls them deeper into danger. Behind the twinkling lights and festive cheer, Edwards crafts a world where paranoia and dread simmer just beneath the surface.

 

If you’re already a fan of Mark Edwards, this short book will feel like a dark Christmas treat. And if you’re new to the Magpies series, you might just find yourself bingeing the earlier books to catch up on Lucy’s twisted tale.

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