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Not Another Bloody Christmas (Happy Bloody Christmas, Book 2)

By: Jo Middleton
Narrated by: Olivia Mace
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‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE

‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS

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Anna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…

Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder.

All she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again…

Can Anna get merry and root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare?

A hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman.

AUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON!

‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ MIKE GAYLE

‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the Midsomer Murders Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s Not Another Bloody Christmas. Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE

‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS

‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ KATIE FFORDE

‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ TOM MEAD

‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ CHRISSIE MANBY

‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL

‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ ANTONY JOHNSTON

‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ JONATHAN WHITELAW

‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL

READERS LOVE NOT ANOTHER BLOODY CHRISTMAS!

‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue & mystery!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Highly recommend it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

©2025 Jo Middleton (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS:

'An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!' MIKE GAYLE

'It’s the perfect Christmas present for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body!' CHRISSIE MANBY

'A brilliantly written, hilarious whodunnit. Smart and very, very funny. Don't read on public transport, you'll laugh so hard people will think you're a lunatic.' IAN MOORE

‘This book is so funny, I’m quite annoyed I didn’t write it!' GILL SIMS

'So good, you should sack off Christmas dinner and read this instead.' HARPER FORD

'A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats egg-nog hands down!' J.M. HALL

‘Hilarious, festive and strangely relatable. I will never look at marzipan fruits the same way again. A total Christmas cracker!’ FIONA LEITCH

'Laugh a minute? More like laugh a second! I really enjoyed this delightful Christmas caper, where the humour is as rich as Christmas pudding and the plot is as tangled as tree lights.' HANNAH HENDY

'Christmas and murder – the perfect combination! Hilarious with dollops of fun and a brilliant whodunnit. Excellent from start to finish!' JONATHAN WHITELAW

'A five-star triumph that will warm your heart, tickle your funny bone, and keep you turning pages long into the night. It’s the perfect gift to yourself this holiday season.' ROSIE HANNIGAN

'Chock-full of proper jokes!' ABIGAIL BURDESS

Praise for Jo Middleton's Playgroups and Prosecco:

'Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page' KATIE FFORDE

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This fantastic follow-up to the first in the series is a laugh-out-loud mystery with slapstick comedy and mind-bending twists! This year, the body is found in a holiday destination that has been double-booked. Let the chaotic mystery begin! The narrators hit the perfect vibe for this listen, making it a fast-paced, unstoppable listen that will keep you laughing and guessing until the very last chapter.

Festive hilarious cosy crime must read!

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I listened to the 1st book last Christmas & despite how silly it was, thoroughly enjoyed it & decided to make it a tradition with this one this year.
Again I thoroughly enjoyed it & honestly thought the plot was a lot better this time.
Good fun & a brilliant performance by the narrator.
I shall look out for next years.

Loved it even more than the 1st book!

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Another excellent book in this series, can’t wait for the next one. Laugh out load highly recommended

Not another bloody Christmas murder

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I chose this book as a follow on from last year’s book. It was ok but for me it got a bit ridiculous as it continued with characters and sorry but nobody tampers this much with a crime scene… it became a bit too dragged out and hastily wrapped up. I found the narration of some of the characters a bit grating. That said it has some positives and it’s an easy festive read 🎄

Festive Read

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