{"product_id":"the-most-wonderful-crime-of-the-year-a-novel-isbn-9780063276680","title":"The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!   \"Full of tongue-in-cheek humor, excellent dialogue, and fantastic characters, this expertly crafted story from Carter (\u003ci\u003eThe Blonde Identity\u003c\/i\u003e) is a heart-melting rivals-to-lovers romance combined with a delightful locked-room mystery.\" — \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnives Out \u003c\/i\u003egets a holiday rom-com twist in this rivals-to-lovers romance-mystery from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Ally Carter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe bridge is out. The phones are down. And the most famous mystery writer in the world just disappeared out of a locked room two days before Christmas.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe’s the new Queen of the Cozy Mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe’s Mr. Big-time Thriller Guy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe hates his guts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe thinks her name is Marcie (no matter how many times she’s told him otherwise.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when they both accept a cryptic invitation to attend a Christmas house party at a snowbound English estate of a reclusive fan, neither is expecting their host to be the most powerful author in the world: Eleanor Ashley,\u003ci\u003e the Duchess of Death \u003c\/i\u003eherself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat night, the weather turns, and the next morning Eleanor is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe vanished in a classic locked-room mystery, and Maggie has to wonder: Is Eleanor in danger? Or is it all some kind of test? Is Ethan the competition? Or is he the only person in that mansion she can trust?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the snow gets deeper and the stakes get higher, every clue in this cozy holiday mystery will bring Maggie and Ethan closer to the truth—and each other. Because, this Christmas, these two rivals are going to have to become allies (and maybe more) if they have any hope of saving Eleanor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssuming they don’t kill each other first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe laugh out loud holiday \"romystery\"—filled with witty banter—that you’ve been waiting for!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA touching holiday read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of uplifting winter romances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA delightful Christmas gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This book is charming in every possible way. This book just got better and better with every twist and reveal. Original, compelling, well-written and immersive, this is a great book to escape into. It is perfect for right now, for the holidays, and for re-reading, which I will definitely be doing very soon.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmart Bitches, Trashy Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you watched \u003cem\u003eKnives Out\u003c\/em\u003e and thought it could have used a little more romance, Ally Carter’s upcoming enemies-to-lovers romance should be right up your alley.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaste Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A vastly entertaining rom-com\/mystery hybrid.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage (Starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eKnives Out \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/em\u003e, this enemies-to-lovers cat-and-mouse game boasts serious stakeouts and charged make-outs.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Carter cleverly and comedically pokes fun at clichés that are sure to bring comfort and joy to readers familiar with the tropes of genre fiction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrime Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Most Wonderful Crime of the Year \u003c\/em\u003eby Ally Carter blends genres with the expert hand of a bartender crafting the perfect gingerbread martini.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of tongue-in-cheek humor, excellent dialogue, and fantastic characters, this expertly crafted story from Carter (\u003cem\u003eThe Blonde Identity\u003c\/em\u003e) is a heart-melting rivals-to-lovers romance combined with a delightful locked-room mystery.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Carter spins a clever romantic mystery with a Christmassy twist. [Her] impressive plotting means the final, Agatha Christie–esque reveal is a genuine surprise, and she pulls off the enemies-to-lovers trope beautifully. Romantic suspense fans on the hunt for something festive will want to snap this up.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The book is chock-full of romance, mystery and wintry vibes. It is the ultimate love letter to the cozy mystery genre: fun, funny and smart.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Michigan Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book with \u003cem\u003eKnives Out \u003c\/em\u003evibes is a fast-paced, witty treat.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookriot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you’re not a fan of Ally Carters, you will be after reading this book!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890669351141,"sku":"NP9780063276680","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063276680.jpg?v=1730233806","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-most-wonderful-crime-of-the-year-a-novel-isbn-9780063276680","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}