{"product_id":"9780008712839","title":"Not Another Bloody Christmas: Festive, funny and gripping! Don’t miss this hilarious standalone murder mystery, perfect for fans of Gill Sims and Richard Osman (Happy Bloody Christmas, Book 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ \u003cstrong\u003eIAN MOORE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ \u003cstrong\u003eGILL SIMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003cstrong\u003e????\u003c\/strong\u003e????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAnna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Anna get merry \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ \u003cstrong\u003eMIKE GAYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the \u003cem\u003eMidsomer Murders\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s \u003cem\u003eNot Another Bloody Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e. Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ \u003cstrong\u003eIAN MOORE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ \u003cstrong\u003eGILL SIMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ \u003cstrong\u003eKATIE FFORDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ \u003cstrong\u003eTOM MEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ \u003cstrong\u003eCHRISSIE MANBY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ \u003cstrong\u003eJ. M. HALL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ \u003cstrong\u003eANTONY JOHNSTON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ \u003cstrong\u003eJONATHAN WHITELAW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ \u003cstrong\u003eJ. M. HALL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE \u003cem\u003eNOT ANOTHER BLOODY CHRISTMAS\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue \u0026amp; mystery!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Highly recommend it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis humourous sequel is the latest in the series, exploring the life and relationships of a dysfunctional family during the holidays. The novel is a top pick for those who enjoy stories filled with humour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Alexandra Benedict (Death Comes at Christmas), Denzil Meyrick (Well of the Winds), Hannah Hendy (A Terrible Village Poisoning), Rachel Rowlands (Snowed In at the Cat Cafe), and Shari Lapena (An Unwanted Guest).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Middleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889023996053,"sku":"9780008712839","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008712839_0446342f-9cdb-494c-8cbc-ac6431215873.jpg?v=1776888169","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008712839","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}