The December Deceit: A Snowed-In Christmas Mystery

By Carmine Napier

Beneath the twinkling lights of Purity, Maine, a Christmas gala at the opulent Crowe estate promises warmth and generosity-until philanthropist Julian Crowe's final sip of eggnog unveils a chilling truth: murder, cunningly cloaked as a heart attack. As a ferocious nor'easter traps the town's elite in a snowbound prison, secrets unravel faster than the storm's icy grip. Maggie Bird, a razor-sharp investigator with a haunted past, sees through the deception. Driven by instinct and undeterred by the blizzard, she navigates a labyrinth of betrayal, hidden grudges, and long-simmering revenge among the stranded guests. Every clue-a missing file, a staged pill bottle, a poisoned glass-pulls her deeper into a web where festive gifts conceal deadly lies. In Purity, no one's heart is truly pure, and the cost of truth may be as brutal as the winter itself. Carmine Napier's *The December Deceit* is a spellbinding fusion of cozy holiday charm and heart-pounding psychological suspense, crafted to keep you riveted through every twist. Perfect for devotees of Agatha Christie, Louise Penny, or Tana French, this electrifying mystery will haunt your nights and ignite your curiosity. Don't let the storm hide the truth-dive into The December Deceit now and uncover the secrets that will leave you breathless.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FWBXNL67
• ISBN13: 9798269935782
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"