Unwrapping the Magic: A Wonderful Christmas Crime by Jacqueline Frost

Read time: 3 minutes

🎧 Listened on Audible
📢 Narrated by Allyson Ryan
⏱ Duration: 8 hours
🏷️ Publisher: Dreamscape Audio Media (eBook & Hardcover by Crooked Lane Books)
🎭 Genre: Cozy Christmas Mystery / Holiday Whodunit
📖 ARC received via NetGalley 🗓️ Release Date: October 21, 2025

Book Blurb:

A Wonderful Christmas Crime, the sixth book in the fan-favorite Christmas Tree Farm Mystery series by Jacqueline Frost, is the perfect blend of holiday charm and small-town suspense.

Holly White, now expecting, is ready for a peaceful Christmas at her family’s Reindeer Games Christmas Tree Farm in Mistletoe, Maine. But when a festive crime disrupts the yuletide cheer, Holly finds herself tangled in another heartwarming holiday whodunit. With Sheriff Evan Gray’s steady support and a mysterious Santa Claus figure adding a touch of magic, Holly unravels a clever crossword-inspired mystery that proves motherhood can’t stop her sleuthing spirit.

Let’s talk about the book:

I’ve loved this series since Twelve Slays of Christmas, and A Wonderful Christmas Crime reminded me why Jacqueline Frost reigns supreme in the cozy Christmas mystery world.

This latest entry feels like stepping into a snow globe, complete with twinkling lights, familiar faces, and a dash of small-town gossip. Frost’s writing sparkles with holiday atmosphere, community warmth, and cleverly crafted puzzles that make you want to curl up with cocoa and keep reading.

Holly White continues to shine as a modern cozy heroine, pregnant, practical, and persistently curious. Between crafting glass jewelry and solving crimes, she brings heart and humor to every chapter. Sheriff Evan Gray’s quiet devotion adds the kind of emotional warmth that makes this series more than just a mystery. It’s a comfort read.

The mystery itself? Fresh, festive, and ingenious. The crossword clue twist is a standout touch that kept me playing armchair detective right along with Holly.

🎧 Allyson Ryan’s narration elevates it even further. She captures every nuance, from Holly’s wit to the snowy serenity of Mistletoe, Maine, making this one of the most immersive cozy audiobooks of the year.

✨ A Wonderful Christmas Crime glows with holiday spirit, heartfelt emotion, and a satisfying whodunit that delivers from start to finish.

🎁 Would I Recommend It?

Absolutely! this book is a festive delight!
A Wonderful Christmas Crime is a holiday treasure for cozy mystery fans, combining heartwarming relationships, seasonal sparkle, and a smartly plotted mystery. It’s perfect for fans of: Holiday cozy mysteries, Small-town Christmas settings, Audiobook mysteries with standout narration, Wholesome whodunits with a twist. 🎧 Allyson Ryan’s voice brings every sleigh bell and snowflake to life.

📚 More Cozy Christmas Mysteries to Add to Your List

If A Wonderful Christmas Crime left you craving more, fill your stocking with these festive reads:

• 🎄 Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost — the book that started it all.
• 🎁 Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie — a golden-age classic.
• ☕ Death by Hot Cocoa by Alex Erickson — witty, warm, and delightfully suspenseful.
• 🎅 Another Little Christmas Murder by Lorna Nicholl Morgan — vintage mystery charm.
• 🍬 A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril — sweet, cozy, and clever.

Fill My Stocking With Your Thoughts

Which cozy Christmas mystery would you gift to a fellow book lover? 🎁
Do you have a favorite holiday sleuth, festive setting, or Christmas tradition in a mystery? Share your thoughts below and let’s swap holiday book magic in the comments!

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