Recommendations for Christmas Fiction Mystery Books

Some good Christmas fiction mystery books include 'The Christmas Train' by David Baldacci. It weaves a mystery around a train journey during Christmas. 'A Fatal Grace' by Louise Penny is also great. It has a small - town Quebec setting during Christmas time and a complex mystery to solve. Then there's 'The Darkest Evening' by Ann Cleeves. It's a Vera Stanhope mystery set during the Christmas holidays.

A must - read from the 2019 mystery fiction is 'The Institute' by Stephen King. It has King's signature blend of mystery, horror, and the exploration of the human psyche. The story follows a young boy who is kidnapped and taken to a mysterious institute where strange experiments are taking place.

One great mystery book from 2017 fiction is 'The Dry' by Jane Harper. It has a captivating plot set in a drought - stricken Australian town. The mystery unfolds as a detective returns to his hometown to investigate a murder - suicide case, only to find there are deeper secrets lurking. Another good one is 'Tangerine' by Christine Mangan. It's set in Tangier and is filled with a sense of mystery and unease as the relationship between two women becomes more and more complex. And 'The Woman in the Window' by A. J. Finn is also notable. The main character, an agoraphobic woman, believes she witnesses a crime from her window, leading to a series of suspenseful events.

There was also 'Christmas at the Island Hotel' which was quite popular in 2018. It's set in a beautiful location and the story weaves in themes of new beginnings, love, and of course, the festive spirit. The interactions between the characters add depth to the story.

You might enjoy 'Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances' which is a collection of Christmas - themed romantic stories. It's a great read for those who like light - hearted and heart - warming tales during the Christmas season. 'The Gift of the Magi' is also a short but very touching Christmas fiction. It shows the selfless love of a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other at Christmas.

I highly recommend 'The Amish Christmas at North Star'. It gives a glimpse into Amish life during Christmas, with its simple yet profound celebration of the season. 'The Christmas Dog' is also a lovely book. It tells a story of how a dog brings a family closer during Christmas. And 'The Christmas Pearl' by Dorothea Benton Frank is a great read. It has elements of magic and the power of faith during Christmas time.

One great Christmas fiction book is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's a classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Through these encounters, he transforms into a kind and generous person. It's a heartwarming tale that has been adapted many times and really captures the spirit of Christmas.

One great adult fiction Christmas book is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's a classic that has been loved for generations. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation during the Christmas season is both heart - warming and thought - provoking.

Some of the best mystery crime fiction books include 'Sherlock Holmes' stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes' deductive reasoning skills are legendary. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is another classic. The hunt for the valuable statuette is filled with double - crosses and mystery. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a great read. It features a female detective in Botswana, and the stories are both charming and full of mystery, often dealing with local crimes and human nature in a unique way.

One great murder mystery book is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic where ten strangers are lured to an isolated island and start getting murdered one by one. The suspense builds as the survivors try to figure out who the killer is among them. Christie is a master of this genre, and this book is full of twists and turns.