Books like A Crime for Christmas

A festive, fast-paced romp where holiday cheer collides with high-stakes jewel heists and teenage sleuthing. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with A Crime for Christmas.

festive
energetic
nostalgic
cozy

01
New Year's Evil
Carolyn Keene
A frosty, fast-paced crossover mystery where behind-the-scenes sabotage and high-speed thrills collide in a wintry setting.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
- adventurous
- suspenseful
02
Spies and Lies
Carolyn Keene
A nostalgic, high-stakes teen thriller where iconic sleuths collide in a web of undercover espionage and institutional corruption.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
- adventurous
- suspenseful
03
The Hardy boys
Franklin W. Dixon
A nostalgic, wholesome plunge into amateur sleuthing where danger is thrilling but justice is always guaranteed.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- cozy
- earnest
- adventurous
04
What Happened at Midnight
Franklin W. Dixon
A nostalgic, fast-paced romp through shadowy mysteries and cliffhanger escapes, fueled by brotherly teamwork and classic sleuthing.
Shares:
- energetic
- nostalgic
- earnest
- adventurous
05
The Quest of the Missing Map
Carloyn Keene
A classic, puzzle-driven adventure that captures the thrill of piecing together long-lost secrets.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
- adventurous
- suspenseful
06
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
Keene Carolyn
A delightfully atmospheric, vintage mystery where sharp wits and unwavering courage dismantle spooky illusions.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
- suspenseful
- pursuit of justice
07
Nancy Drew
Daniela Burr
A sun-drenched, plucky Hollywood mystery that feels like a breezy afternoon at the movies.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
- lighthearted
08
Trixie Belden and the Mystery of the Queen's Necklace
Kathryn Kenny
A shadowy pursuit through atmospheric English landscapes tests the bonds of friendship and unravels the secrets of an old heirloom.
Shares:
- earnest
- adventurous
- suspenseful
09
See No Evil
Franklin Dixon
A classic, high-stakes teen detective thriller where everyday life crashes headlong into a dangerous underworld of espionage and corruption.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
- adventurous
- suspenseful
10
Small volcanoes
Sarah Kinney
A cheerful, low-stakes mystery that celebrates childhood curiosity and the power of teamwork.
Shares:
- energetic
- cozy
- earnest
- lighthearted
11
Nancy Drew, girl detective
Stefan Petrucha
A spunky, fast-paced graphic mystery where clever girls outsmart the adults and save the day.
Shares:
- energetic
- earnest
- adventurous
- lighthearted
12
The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore
Joan Lowery Nixon · 1979
A tense, claustrophobic thriller about the terrifying isolation of being a victim that nobody believes.
Shares:
- earnest
- suspenseful

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