Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife by Marin Edwards is a murder mystery novel that will leave you guessing “who dunit?” until the very end.
Do you like playing Clue or enjoy Agatha Christie novels? Then you need to get your hands on a copy of Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife. This book is one of the best murder mystery novels I have read in a while. It’s a perfect “who-dun-it” that even has a clue finder in the back, for when you are done, you can check out all the clues you missed. This book had me guessing until the end.
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Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife Overview
Title: Miss Winter in the Library with the Knife
Author: Martin Edwards
Pages: 432 Pages
Publish Date: October 7th, 2025
Genre: Murder Mystery
My Star Rating: 4/5 stars! (It was a really good book and I would recommend it to most people.)
Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/4gOaVsx
Synopsis from Amazon
Six down-on-their-luck people with links to the world of crime writing have been invited to play a game this Christmas by the mysterious Midwinter Trust. The challenge seems simple but exciting: Solve the murder of a fictional crime writer in a remote but wonderfully atmospheric village in north Yorkshire to win a prize that will change your fortunes for good.
Six members of staff from the shadowy Trust are there to make sure everyone plays fair. The contestants have been meticulously vetted but you can never be too careful. And with the village about to be cut off by a snow storm, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Midwinter can play tricks on people’s minds.
The game is set – but playing fair isn’t on everyone’s Christmas list.
My Review of Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife
First off, thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Martin Edwards for an advanced reading copy of Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife. I found it delightful and unexpected.
This book is the perfect example of a slow-burning “who-dun-it?” murder mystery that will leave you guessing until the end. It is a slow start, but that’s because Martin Edwards has to set the scene for this tale. BUT the last 30% seemed to go by so fast. I just couldn’t wait to figure out who the murderer was and why.
Reading Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife feels like playing Clue and trying to solve the murder. Everyone’s a suspect, and no one is safe. Just like a contestant in this book, you must figure out what is going on.
This book is a great murder mystery to curl up on the couch during the Christmas Season. You’ll be thankful you aren’t one of the people invited to solve this mystery.
Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/4gOaVsx
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Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a cozy murder mystery to snuggle up with this Christmas season, then you need to check out Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife by Martin Edwards. It’s a true mystery to the bitter end. I had no idea who was killing everyone and what was going to happen next. I hope you enjoy this book. If you enjoyed this review or have questions about this book, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. I love hearing from all of you.
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Thanks for reading,
Kel
Sounds like a fun book to read. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, yes!! This is my kind of book! Definitely going on my to-be-read list. I enjoy a good who-dun-it! Thank you for the recommendation.
Reading this makes me want to get and read this book NOW! Sounds like a great read!