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Festive in Death: 39
557 pages
A sharp-witted, fast-paced procedural that balances the grit of a murder investigation with the chaotic warmth of the holiday season.
What it feels like
Reading this installment feels like catching up with old friends during the busiest, most chaotic time of the year. The narrative moves at a brisk, confident clip, driven by sharp, dialogue-heavy prose and a wry, pragmatic tone. You are immediately pulled into a festive yet cynical mood, experiencing the glittering holiday season through the eyes of a tough, no-nonsense detective who would rather face a killer than a shopping mall. The emotional texture balances the gritty reality of a murder investigation with the cozy, affectionate warmth of found family and enduring romance. It delights readers who crave a competent, snarky heroine, offering a satisfying blend of futuristic police procedural and the relatable stress of holiday party planning.
- Mood
- festive-yet-cynical
- cozy
- energetic
- Tone
- wry
- pragmatic
- affectionate
- snarky
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- found family · holiday stress · relentless pursuit of justice · work-life balance
- The writing
- Sharp, dialogue-heavy, and laced with dry humor and procedural detail.
- The arc
- Moves from cynical holiday reluctance to a satisfying, warm-hearted resolution of both the case and the season.
- Who it's for
- Fans of tough, competent heroines who love a mix of gritty police work, futuristic world-building, and enduring romance.
Content notes
- murder
- stabbing
- misogyny
About the book
"Eve Dallas deals with a homicide-and the holiday season-in the latest from the author. Personal trainer Trey Ziegler was in peak physical condition. If you didn't count the kitchen knife in his well-toned chest. Lieutenant Eve Dallas soon discovers a lineup of women who'd been loved and left by the narcissistic gym rat. While Dallas sorts through the list of Ziegler's enemies, she's also dealing with her Christmas shopping list-plus the guest list for her and her billionaire husband's upcoming holiday bash. Feeling less than festive, Dallas tries to put aside her distaste for the victim and solve the mystery of his death. There are just a few investigating days left before Christmas, and as New Year's 2061 approaches, this homicide cop is resolved to stop a cold-blooded killer"--
Description from Open Library.
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