Christmas is a time for family, friends, some quiet time, and of course – murder mysteries!  If you’re looking for a new Christmas murder mystery to read, check out some of these great books.  From cozy whodunits to suspenseful thrillers, there’s something for everyone on this list.  So curl up by the fire with a good book and get ready to solve a murder!

A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril

Their chocolates are to die for—but things aren’t so sweet when a real killer comes to town in this debut mystery perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Laura Childs.

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Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie

In this official edition featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery, the holidays are anything but merry when a family reunion is marred by murder—and the brilliant Belgian investigator is quickly on the case.  

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The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict

Twelve clues, keys, and days of Christmas. But how many will die before Twelfth Night?  Agatha Christie meets Clue in this delightful, tense manor house murder mystery.

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Murder at an Irish Christmas by Carlene O’Connor

The O’Sullivan clan of County Cork, Ireland, are back to investigate another case of murder–this time at Christmas! 

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The Christmas Thief by Mary Higgins Clark

Mary Higgins Clark, America’s Queen of Suspense, and her daughter, bestselling mystery writer Carol Higgins Clark, have again joined forces to create a suspenseful and humorous holiday tale.  

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The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen 

In the sixth mystery in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series, Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the New Year—before a Christmas killer wrings another neck… 

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A Maigret Christmas: And Other Stories by Georges Simenon, Translated by David Coward

In this delightful holiday-themed collection of nine short stories, Inspector Maigret must solve a series of little mysteries—just in time for Christmas morning.

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What do you think about these Christmas murder mystery books?

Have you read any books from this list?  What are your favorite Christmas murder mystery books?  What books would you add to the list?