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The 19th Christmas
400 pages
A brisk, suspenseful procedural where holiday cheer is sharply interrupted by a high-stakes criminal pursuit.
What it feels like
This briskly paced police procedural plunges the reader into a tense, atmospheric San Francisco where holiday cheer collides with sudden, escalating danger. The narrative opens on a rare note of celebratory relief among a tight-knit group of women sleuths, establishing a warm foundation of female friendship before sharply pivoting into urgent suspense. As a new criminal threat dominates the headlines, the mood shifts from festive to ominous, driving a propulsive investigation. The prose is direct and action-oriented, designed to keep the pages turning as the stakes rise. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour commercial mysteries anchored by strong, collaborative policewomen, offering a satisfying blend of collegial warmth and chilling, high-stakes detective work.
- Mood
- tense
- ominous
- chilly
- Tone
- urgent
- suspenseful
- collegial
- procedural
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- female friendship · pursuit of justice · disrupted peace · holiday suspense
- The writing
- Direct, fast-paced, and action-oriented, keeping the focus squarely on the unfolding investigation.
- The arc
- Moves from a brief moment of celebratory relief into escalating tension and urgent pursuit.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love fast-paced, female-led police procedurals anchored by strong friendships and high-stakes suspense.
Content notes
- murder investigation
- criminal threats
- police procedural elements
About the book
As the holidays approach, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends are celebrating the fact that crime is down. Soon, a criminal known only as "Loman" shows up in the headlines.
Description from Open Library.
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