Listen to a sample
The Christmas Tree Killer
- Author
- Chris Frost
- Narrator
- Tom Slatter
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 6 November 2025
- Run Time
- 8 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
This winter, fear comes gift-wrapped.
*FROM THE KINDLE TOP 20 BESTSELLING AUTHOR*
In the dead of winter, the Pennine Way is treacherous. As snowstorms hit, hikers have been told to stay away. But not everyone has heeded the warning: a lone walker finds a parcel in the snow, addressed to her. But there’s no festive treat inside. Instead? A severed limb.
DI Tom Stonem is called in to investigate as more gruesome packages appear under the trees. Each is wrapped like a Christmas present, with tags addressed to local residents. Are the intended recipients of these sinister gifts involved in the bloodshed? Or victims of a killer’s cruel game?
As Stonem unwraps the case, the secrets of the forest get ever darker. As December ticks down, it looks like this Christmas, murder is the gift that keeps on giving…
PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER
‘Wonderfully grisly, with a cast of suspects firmly on Santa’s naughty list, The Christmas Tree Killer is a festive treat to savour.’ SAM HOLLAND, award-winning author of the Major Crimes series
‘Dark, edgy and addictive. This chiller should be under every crime fan's Christmas tree. Please say there will be a third book!’ MICHAEL WOOD, bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series
'Hugely entertaining and packed with proper thrills, this is a festive feat of ingenuity, wrapped up in seasonal colours (with an emphasis on the red).' SARAH HILARY, bestselling author of the DI Marnie Rome series
'This book is a whole lot of fun from a real talent. Christmas and murder, what more could you want?' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn series
'A beautifully macabre and wildly entertaining seasonal delight … With tight plotting, wry humour and the kind of moreishness a mince pie would be proud of, it’s a winter winner throughout!' ROB PARKER, author of the Ben Bracken series
'Packed with thrills throughout, it's a gripping one-read book that will keep you guessing until the final page.' Belfast Telegraph
'A fast-paced, festive mystery with macabre twists and a snowy atmosphere.’ Gazette & Herald (Ryedale)
'A great Christmas read.' Mystery People
'Packed full of twists and turns… this is scary’ Bishop's Stortford Independent
REAL READERS LOVE THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER!
‘An absolute banger of a book. Complex characters that are so well drawn, environments that put shivers down your spine … and most of all another cracking story. I devoured it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'A gripping, atmospheric page-turner that keeps you guessing until the final reveal.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I loved book 1, The Killer’s Christmas List, so I was looking forward to this. What a great read it was too’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘It is the right amount of dark and I found this storyline just as gripping as the last.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it for a dark winter’s evening with the fire on and a strong drink.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Critics Review
-
PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER
‘Wonderfully grisly, with a cast of suspects firmly on Santa’s naughty list, The Christmas Tree Killer is a festive treat to savour.’ SAM HOLLAND, award-winning author of the Major Crimes series
‘Dark, edgy and addictive. This chiller should be under every crime fan's Christmas tree. Please say there will be a third book!’ MICHAEL WOOD, bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series
'Hugely entertaining and packed with proper thrills, this is a festive feat of ingenuity, wrapped up in seasonal colours (with an emphasis on the red).' SARAH HILARY, bestselling author of the DI Marnie Rome series
'This book is a whole lot of fun from a real talent. Christmas and murder, what more could you want?' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn series
'A beautifully macabre and wildly entertaining seasonal delight … With tight plotting, wry humour and the kind of moreishness a mince pie would be proud of, it’s a winter winner throughout!' ROB PARKER, author of the Ben Bracken series
'Packed with thrills throughout, it's a gripping one-read book that will keep you guessing until the final page.' Belfast Telegraph
'A fast-paced, festive mystery with macabre twists and a snowy atmosphere.’ Gazette & Herald (Ryedale)
'A great Christmas read.' Mystery People
'Packed full of twists and turns… this is scary’ Bishop's Stortford Independent
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Chris Frost
- Narrator
- Tom Slatter
- Duration
- 8 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 November 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008707699
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: police procedural, Thriller: serial killers, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss
Synopsis
This winter, fear comes gift-wrapped. *FROM THE KINDLE TOP 20 BESTSELLING AUTHOR* In the dead of winter, the Pennine Way is treacherous. As snowstorms hit, hikers have been told to stay away. But not everyone has heeded the warning: a lone walker finds a parcel in the snow, addressed to her. But there’s no festive treat inside. Instead? A severed limb. DI Tom Stonem is called in to investigate as more gruesome packages appear under the trees. Each is wrapped like a Christmas present, with tags addressed to local residents. Are the intended recipients of these sinister gifts involved in the bloodshed? Or victims of a killer’s cruel game? As Stonem unwraps the case, the secrets of the forest get ever darker. As December ticks down, it looks like this Christmas, murder is the gift that keeps on giving… PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER ‘Wonderfully grisly, with a cast of suspects firmly on Santa’s naughty list, The Christmas Tree Killer is a festive treat to savour.’ SAM HOLLAND, award-winning author of the Major Crimes series ‘Dark, edgy and addictive. This chiller should be under every crime fan's Christmas tree. Please say there will be a third book!’ MICHAEL WOOD, bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series 'Hugely entertaining and packed with proper thrills, this is a festive feat of ingenuity, wrapped up in seasonal colours (with an emphasis on the red).' SARAH HILARY, bestselling author of the DI Marnie Rome series 'This book is a whole lot of fun from a real talent. Christmas and murder, what more could you want?' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn series 'A beautifully macabre and wildly entertaining seasonal delight … With tight plotting, wry humour and the kind of moreishness a mince pie would be proud of, it’s a winter winner throughout!' ROB PARKER, author of the Ben Bracken series 'Packed with thrills throughout, it's a gripping one-read book that will keep you guessing until the final page.' Belfast Telegraph 'A fast-paced, festive mystery with macabre twists and a snowy atmosphere.’ Gazette & Herald (Ryedale) 'A great Christmas read.' Mystery People 'Packed full of twists and turns… this is scary’ Bishop's Stortford Independent REAL READERS LOVE THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER! ‘An absolute banger of a book. Complex characters that are so well drawn, environments that put shivers down your spine … and most of all another cracking story. I devoured it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A gripping, atmospheric page-turner that keeps you guessing until the final reveal.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I loved book 1, The Killer’s Christmas List, so I was looking forward to this. What a great read it was too’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘It is the right amount of dark and I found this storyline just as gripping as the last.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it for a dark winter’s evening with the fire on and a strong drink.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
About xigxag and the x-book®
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
Our x-book® format is the only fully integrated listen-and-read experience available. See the text on screen as you listen, look up words, take notes, search within the book, and share quotes. It is especially useful for accessibility, language learning, and getting more from non-fiction. Look for the purple x-book® ribbon on the cover, or filter your search by "x-book" to find them.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.