The Christmas Party

By Chari Davenport

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591290015
• ISBN13: 9781591290018
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Publishamerica Inc
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.6" x 0.3" x 5.6"

Customer Reviews

Life in the Upper Echelons in Black Society

The Christmas Party is a short novel about murder in upper class America. Craig Akino is wealthy, arrogant and something of a curmudgeon. Akino is so ornery that every year at Christmas he gives a big party for all his family, employees and friends to atone for his bad behavior the rest of the year. Most years everybody takes it tongue-in-cheek. But this year he may have gone too far. It's up to a family friend and retired policeman, Marshall Edmonds, to solve the mystery since the police are happily looking at Nika, Craig's wife as a suspect.The Christmas Party is an interesting look at life in the upper echelons of Black society. Davenport does an excellent job of creating a believable story of mayhem and murder among wealthy African Americans. There was room for more character development and the novel would have been longer if we had known just a bit more about each of the characters. In all, it was an enjoyable book. Reviewed by alice HolmanThe RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

A Good Read

I have enjoyed reading this book and not just because I'm the author's mom! But, because it's truly a good book for any mystery reader. Chari has created fascinating characters and that butler... well... you'll just have to read it! The Christmas Party is a well written mystery novel for any age!

The Christmas Party

Chari has written a very entertaining murder mystery.You may figure out how the murder was committed ,but you won't guess who did it!This book can be read in one sitting which makes it a great evenings entertainment.I would recommend this book to anyone.

Enjoyable Book

I enjoyed reading The Christmas Party. It has an interesting assortment of characters, from Brumbly the butler to Troy the wild nephew. If you're in the mood for a murder mystery, check out this book. It has just the right amount of romance and is appropriately set in winter to send an extra chill up your spine! A fun read.

This Book Is Simply Superb

This book is simply superb. I am an avid fan of murder masteries, and this book certainly delivers.It reminded me of the old ?Colombo?s? that I love, and ?Ellery Queen?s.?Buy this book trust me you will not be able to put it down.I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. Chari Davenport is an astonishing new author who will soon become a fan favorite.