Author: Benedict, Alexandra

General fiction (Children’s / Teenage)

Published on 23 October 2025 by Simon & Schuster Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 240 pages
129 x 198 x 17 | 182g

Murder is AFOOT in this brand new murder-mystery series by leading adult crime writer, Alexandra Benedict. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and theCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timewith a puzzle hook for middle grade readersSometimes, to solve the toughest crimes, you need to see the world differentlyenter our group of ND supersleuths. Not since the London Eye Mystery has an author championed the beauty of difference so enjoyably.’ Phil Earle’A deliciously clever festive mystery, brimming with heart, humour, and a cast of sleuths you’ll cheer for on every page. I devoured it in one sitting.’ Jenny PearsonEvery year, six local schools compete to win the Christmas Cup. Last year, the rival school to Brooke Parkin’s school won for the most crackers pulled in a minute! This year, the cup will be judged and awarded to the school with the perfect mince pie. But when a series of murders seemed to be linked to the very mince pies (each with a clue from a letter from the alphabet imprinted in the pastry) the five neuro-divergent children must turn detective and combine their skill sets to find the killer. Can they prevent another death and save their out-of-school club from being shut down forever . . .?Perfect for ChristmasIntricately weaved murder-mystery seriesAuthentic representation ofneuro-divergency featuring characters with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia