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Ally Carter

##### [A Kiss Merry Kill Novel ](https://www.harpercollins.com/collections/books-series-a-kiss-merry-kill-novel) # The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year ### A Novel By **[Ally Carter](https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/ally-carter-2023519414150)** , **On Sale:** September 23, 2025 [](https://www.harpercollins.com/cdn/shop/files/9780063276710.jpg?v=1785930957&width=350) ##### [A Kiss Merry Kill Novel ](https://www.harpercollins.com/collections/books-series-a-kiss-merry-kill-novel) # The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year ### A Novel By **[Ally Carter](https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/ally-carter-2023519414150)** , **On Sale:** September 23, 2025 ~~$18.99~~ Now: $15.19 Format: Paperback Hardcover Paperback - Large Print E-book Digital Audiobook * * * Qty: ADD TO CART __ ADD TO CART Spend $35 or more and get FREE shipping in the continental U.S. about Product Details reviews **Featuring an exclusive, new epilogue!** **"Full of tongue-in-cheek humor, excellent dialogue, and fantastic characters, this expertly crafted story from Carter (_The Blonde Identity_) is a heart-melting rivals-to-lovers romance combined with a delightful locked-room mystery." — _Library Journal_(starred review)** **_Knives Out_ gets a holiday rom-com twist in this rivals-to-lovers romance-mystery from _New York Times_ bestselling author Ally Carter.** _The 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._ Meet Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt: She’s the new Queen of the Cozy Mystery. He’s Mr. Big-time Thriller Guy. She hates his guts. He thinks her name is Marcie (no matter how many times she’s told him otherwise.) But when they both accept a cryptic invitation to attend a Christmas house party at the English estate of a reclusive fan, neither is expecting their host to be the most powerful author in the world: Eleanor Ashley,_the Duchess of Death_ herself. That night, the weather turns, and the next morning Eleanor is gone. She vanished from a locked room, 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 snowbound mansion she can trust? As the snow gets deeper and the stakes get higher, every clue 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. Assuming they don’t kill each other first. The laugh out loud holiday "romystery" that you've been waiting for! * A touching holiday read * Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances * A delightful Christmas gift + Read More **ISBN** : 9780063276710 **ISBN 10** : 0063276712 **Imprint** : Avon **On Sale** : September 23, 2025 **Trimsize** : 5x8in **Pages** : 304 pages **Price** : $18.99 **BISAC1:** FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy **BISAC2:** FICTION / Holidays **BISAC3:** FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths **Reviews** : “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.” - **_Smart Bitches, Trashy Books_** “If you watched _Knives Out_ and thought it could have used a little more romance, Ally Carter’s upcoming enemies-to-lovers romance should be right up your alley.” - **_Paste Magazine_** "A vastly entertaining rom-com/mystery hybrid." - **_BookPage (Starred review)_** “Perfect for fans of _Knives Out_ and _The Hating Game_ , this enemies-to-lovers cat-and-mouse game bo