The Christmas Magpie

Pre-order the terrifying festive thriller from the five million copy bestselling author of The Magpies and Here To Stay--It’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect - lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community. But they quickly wonder if this street is as perfect as it appears. First, there are the unwelcome presents left anonymously on their doorstep. Then they are sure someone is watching them... And why are the neighbours all obsessed with a notorious killer who is housed at the nearby women’s prison?After tragedy strikes at a Christmas party, Noel and Dani try to find out who is targeting them – but, in this case, it might be safer not to know . . . --PRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS'I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion.' LISA JEWELL'A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable.' ALEX MICHAELIDES''Gripped doesn't even come close!' MARIAN KEYES 'I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading' IAN RANKIN'Twisting and terrifying, the kind of haunting, pacy, spine-chiller that Mark Edwards is the absolute master of.' CHRIS WHITAKER 'I was hooked by this clever, fast paced and addictive thriller... I loved it' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Fast-paced and twisted: it’s another Mark Edwards sensation' CLARE MACKINTOSH