{"product_id":"the-christmas-party-an-absolutely-gripping-psychological-thriller-novella-paperback","title":"The Christmas Party: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller novella - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathryn Croft\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a cold winter's night, a little girl went missing. What really happened at the Christmas party?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve years ago, the six of us were young and carefree, getting ready to celebrate Christmas. We had the house to ourselves: no parents, nobody telling us to behave. We just had to look after \u003cstrong\u003eSeffie\u003c\/strong\u003e, my friend \u003cstrong\u003eGabby's\u003c\/strong\u003e little sister. We thought she was tucked up safely in her lilac pyjamas, sleeping through the music. We were wrong. The next morning, when we went to wake her, her bed was empty. She was never seen again. And no one ever found out why...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve years later, I receive a call from Gabby, inviting me to spend Christmas at her remote Scottish lake house. None of us have spoken since the night that Seffie disappeared, and part of me knows I shouldn't go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Gabby says we need to be together to help us move on. Yet as soon as I arrive, it becomes clear that she has another reason to bring us all together. She claims one of us knows what happened to her little sister. And, as a snowstorm traps us in the house, she'll stop at nothing to get to the truth...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn absolutely gripping novella from an Amazon No.1 bestselling author. Strap yourself in for a totally twisty page-turner that will leave you gasping for breath. Fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Housemaid\u003c\/em\u003e and Lisa Jewell will be hooked on \u003cem\u003eThe Christmas Party\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat everyone is saying about \u003cem\u003eThe Christmas Party\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWow, what a book!!\u003c\/strong\u003e It was \u003cstrong\u003eaddictive\u003c\/strong\u003e, chilling and \u003cstrong\u003emind-blowing\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003ea real page-turner\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong\u003ekept me on the edge of my seat throughout each chapter... What an ending oh my goodness\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI was speechless didn't see that coming at all!\u003c\/strong\u003e I'd highly highly recommend this book another cracking book by Kathryn Croft!' \u003cem\u003eAcre Reviews by M\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eIf I could give more than 5 stars, I would!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWow!\u003c\/strong\u003e What a good thriller!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eA highly \u003cstrong\u003eaddictive\u003c\/strong\u003e read! ... A thrilling, twisty tale!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eThis one \u003cstrong\u003ehad me so engrossed that I completely lost track of time\u003c\/strong\u003e-I didn't even notice how short it was! With plenty of twists and turns, \u003cstrong\u003eI found myself unable to put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e. The author does a \u003cstrong\u003efantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e job of keeping you guessing, \u003cstrong\u003espinning your head\u003c\/strong\u003e with unexpected revelations. \u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely loved this read!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI loved every minute of it\u003c\/strong\u003e. I got so lost in the story and lost track of time. \u003cstrong\u003eI finished it in just one sitting\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eIt was just that good\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eBlue Moon Blogger\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cstrong\u003eVery gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e. I always like this author for a good, intriguing read.' \u003cem\u003eInnovated Reading\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53339325497709,"sku":"9781836186625","price":21.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/ngixF0e-_N9781836186625.webp?v=1778980016","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-christmas-party-an-absolutely-gripping-psychological-thriller-novella-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}