The Santa Killer
Ross Greenwood
📚 Genre
Crime Fiction / Mystery / Seasonal Thriller
🏢 Publisher
Boldwood Books
📅 Publication Year
2022
🔢 ISBN
9781804362143
About This Book
A festive-themed police procedural and thriller following Detective Inspector Ashley Knight as he hunts for a serial killer targeting victims during the Christmas season. The cover features a red door with a holiday wreath, illuminated by fairy lights, while a shadowy figure in a red coat stands in the foreground, creating a tense, atmospheric aesthetic.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
342
Edition
Paperback Original
Series
DI Ashley Knight series, Book 3
Target Audience
Adult / Fans of British crime fiction
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The cover shows slight shelf wear, but the main detraction is a large '3 for £6' promotional sticker from a UK retailer (likely The Works) on the top right corner.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-market paperback widely distributed in bargain shops and large retailers.
Historical Significance
A contemporary addition to the 'Christmas Noir' sub-genre, which has seen a surge in popularity in the UK market in the 2020s.
Collector Notes
Minimal collectibility value; this is a 'reading copy' rather than a collector's piece. The presence of the large price sticker may cause damage or leave residue if removed. Best stored away from sunlight to prevent the red and black cover inks from fading.
Similar Books
The Christmas Killer by Alex Pine, The Twelve Days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley, The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley, Closed for Christmas by Charlie Gallagher
Notable Features
Features the hook line 'You better watch out...'; includes the retailer's promotional 'Mix & Match' sticker.