A Killer for Christmas

By: Kim Harrington

ISBN: 9798892425032

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books

Publication Date: 09/22/2026

Format: Other

My Rating: TBR (ARC)

SEP 2026 MUST-READ BOOKS

Wrapped in red has a bloody new meaning in this contemporary holiday romance with a murderous twist, perfect for readers who enjoyed The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.

Christmasville, Maine, is the only place where Kelsey Hendricks has ever felt happy. When she loses both her job and her boyfriend, the move is a no-brainer, especially when she sees a listing for a position as Christmasville’s social media manager. Surrounded by twinkling lights and candy canes and with the perfect job, this tinsel town is working its magic on Kelsey. With two heartthrobs vying for her attention, her life is now just like a Christmas movie.

Except for the murders.

The first one is dismissed as an accident. But after the second, and definitely the third, it becomes abundantly clear that Santa is leaving coal in someone’s stocking this year.

Determined to bring back the holly jolly spirit to the town before tourists begin canceling their reservations, Kelsey must sleuth her way out of a chilling murder mystery and back to a holiday rom-com.

This charming and clever mystery-romance where a cozy winter wonderland warms the heart while suspense chills the bones is the perfect read for the holiday season.

Buy the Book

About the Author

Kim Harrington is the author of A Killer for Christmas, her debut adult mystery coming in 2026 from Crooked Lane Books. She is also known for her teen novels Clarity, Perception, The Dead and Buried, and Forget Me, as well as books for younger readers including Revenge of the Red Club, the Sleuth or Dare series, and Gamer Squad series. Her books have been published in ten countries. She lives in Massachusetts with her family and never leaves the house without a book. She has an MBA but would rather work on plot points than business plans. When not writing, she's most likely reading or fantasizing about her next vacation.

Awards/Honors: ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Lone Star Pick, Massachusetts Book Award Must Read, Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Starred Junior Title, South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominee, Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, Sunshine State Young Readers Award, Publisher's Weekly Starred Review, and School Library Journal Starred Review.

Kim is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the International Thriller Writers. WEBSITE