Maxwell’s Christmas

Peter Maxwell Mystery #17

by M.J. Trow

Please note: This was previously published as Maxwell’s Crossing

Christmas is the time for overcooked turkey and excessive decorations. Not murder!

But murder’s certainly on the Christmas cards for Peter Maxwell when a woman plummets from a car park roof. That same day a secretary enters her boss’s office and finds him disembowelled at his desk.

Nothing appears to link the victims. But could there be a connection with the arrival of the new History teacher? He seems to know a suspicious amount about the residents of Leighford and their shady pasts.

Can Maxwell solve the mystery before this ghost of Christmas past strikes again?

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Cozy

294 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

Meirion James Trow is a full-time teacher of history who has been doubling as a crime writer for seventeen years. Originally from Ferndale, Rhondda in South Wales he now lives on the Isle of Wight. His interests include collecting militaria, film, the supernatural and true crime.

Reviews

[Lesley Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the way this author writes. Intelligent, always interesting and full of asides to make you smile. Great fun as always! The characters and their descriptions really bring them to life. I love Mums, Dads and Nolan!

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

BOOK 17 JUST FINISHED. CAN’T WAIT FOR #18!

After non-stop speed-reading thru 17 Schoolmaster mysteries, the pace has only increased. The tension of Maxwells Christmas reached a peak, leaving me nearly breathless. I love the humor of these books, the language and the complexity. More, please.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story

This is the 17th book in a series. I have only read one other and that was the first one. The character iof Maxwell has come a long way. He was a widower , history professor with quirks. He has since married a police inspector and has a five year old son. The additional characters add a great deal more warmth and interest to a mystery about a serial killer.

[Plum-crazy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love this series, Mad Max always makes me smile. As ever, a hugely entertaining read & little Nolan is becoming quite a character in his own right - a proper chip off the old block, I foresee trouble ahead....

[Meinwen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just ok

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good story with well formed characters makes this series an easy to reach for read.

[Robin Davis]

Wonderful read.

Wonderful read, as are all the Maxwell books. Great sense of humour and realistic balance of relationships between the characters.

[joan bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas mystery

This see will be my favorite Christmas read this season! I love Maxwell and his family. This may had twists and turns, and kept you on your toes

[Allison M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book

Enjoyed this very much. Kind of coming upon this series in the middle so now I have to go back and start at the beginning. Intelligent and witty.

[Susan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another triumph

Things to laugh at, things to cry over. Old friends and new. Brilliant, must be read to be appreciated
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[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

You Won’t Believe It -

Read these 17 books in order haven’t I Ever!!!! And extraordinary each one has been. This one - I am floored!

[Colin Mitchell · Rating 2 out of 5]

A poor plot that should have been disclosed by a few simple police enquires of the gun register after the first murder. There is an inspector who does not actually do any detecting, her husband, a schoolmaster, who seems to get the credit and again does little. A poor book.

[Tria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent instalment for this series. M.J. Trow is still a master of characterisation and plotting.

[Rock Battye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even better than the last one - hope there'll be more...

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tale. Maxwell on his form.