Sleighed!: A Christmas Mystery – Losers Club

Losers Club #4

by Yvonne Vincent

Slàinte! A Christmas Eve party at snow-covered Vik castle, where the Christmas Star diamond is on display. Good food, dancing and a visit from Santa. What could possibly go wrong?

When Santa appears down the chimney, looking far more crispy than expected, it is clear that something has gone very wrong. With the castle cut off from help, a murderer in their midst and the Christmas Star stolen, it’s up to Losers Club to investigate. As they follow the network of secret passages to learn more about their fellow guests, they realise that everyone has a motive. Including one of their own.

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Cozy Mystery, Christmas, Holiday

226 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 15, 2022

About the author

As a child, I loved reading. I spent my life with my nose in a book and, when finally forced back into the real world, I wrote poetry and stories. My hero was Pam Ayres and all I wanted to be when I grew up was a librarian, so that I could be around books all the time.

Of course, life takes you on different paths. Somehow, writing poems and stories got lost along the way. I was too busy partying in London through my twenties then being a mum through my thirties and forties. But on an August morning in 2018, at the tender age of forty-eight, I decided to create a blog on Facebook. Ten minutes later, Growing Old Disgracefully was born and the love of writing came flooding back. Encouraged by my lovely readers, I finally got off my lazy behind, put fingers to keyboard and wrote my first book, The Big Blue Jobbie, then another, and another.

Once more, I have a head full of stories and I can’t wait to tell them to you.

Reviews

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

snow bound in a castle, with a school party and a priceless diamond - what could go wrong!
Penny, Jim, Eileen, Sandra Next Door and Mrs Hubbard have to deal with Fiona and Gordon's labour, a stolen diamond, Disco Bob dead in the chimney, kidnap and two dead bodies.
i laughed out loud several times, and spat my tea twice!!
ive read four books in this series straight through. Thank goodness for book 5!

[Terry Polston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Penny and the gang seem to find dead bodies wherever they go. Laird Deer does seem to be a bit out of touch. When all the secrets finally come to light, I think the Laird got the worst of it.
Lots of schoolchildren, snow, secret passages, a priceless diamond, and two Santas all lead the game on a merry chase.
A very fun series to read. I highly recommend it if you like to chuckle your way through a book.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great escape from adulting

I grew up reading Enid Blyton. It suddenly dawned on me, half way through Sleighed, that Losers Club have become my adult Famous Five. Characters I have come to love, that gel well, unexpected twists and a great chunk of (adult) humour. Sleighed was the perfect escape from pre-Christmas prep.

[Joan Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cosy read

Not so much swearing in this book. Like the way they make up words to call each other. Will there be a murder. Or something stolen will the losers club solve it. Some funny moments to make this a light hearted read.

[Barb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a mildly entertaining series that I keep reading primarily because the Y author fills a lot of challenge spots. I like the island setting, but most of the characters seem more like caricatures than actual people. (Yes, I know, book characters aren't actual people!) They're supposed to be friends, but the way they constantly quibble and even insult one another is astonishing.

I don't remember much about the murder victim from previous books, but he didn't seem to have many fans among this group, so there were plenty of suspects to think about. The story contained quite a few red herrings, which kept me guessing about who the killer might be. I will admit to being surprised when the culprit was revealed, but the motive made perfect sense.

There are four more books (so far) in this series, and I will probably read them all eventually, if only to take advantage of the Y author for my challenge spots. If I wait long enough between the books, maybe I won't be quite so irritated by their inane antics.

[John Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well a Christmas story in August and yes I did read it before moving on to book 5 in the series of Losers Club The Juniper Key,set your mind to Winter, Christmas and a Scottish Castle now read on.
All the usual people are there to make this a great story that moves at a great pace that makes you want to read the next chapter when you get to the end of the last chapter,you will cry,lol and need to visit the toilet if like me you drink a lot of coffee ☕ to carry on reading.

[Maisie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audio book - a mystery unfolds when things rapidly start to go wrong at a Christmas party for a group of school children held in an isolated castle. Members of the Losers Club spring into action in this humorous and at times bungling tale to solve the crime before the local police arrive. Light-hearted Christmas mystery to distract from the hustle and bustle of the festive season.

[denise bradsher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book

All of the books in this series was amazing. The characters were funny. I especially love the language. My favorite person was sergeant Wilson. I think every one would enjoy these books.

[Mark Garvey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another losers club book

This is the fourth book in the series of a small island near Aberdeen Scotland. Fun characters, interesting mysteries and lots of goings on. Love these books!

[Mr D Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Christmas to remember

Another excellent read. I wasn’t sure a Christmas story would work, but I was completely mistaken! Well rounded characters, a great story both funny and exciting in equal measure. I would definitely recommend it and I look forward to the next one!

[Mrs Vivienne Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Merry Christmas

Another really great and very complicated story. Loved it all. The characters I have enjoyed reading about are developing into some of my favourite people. Just make me think I should visit a Scottish island. Only I would need to learn the language😂

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable, 4th book in the series. The loser's club are helping out at the local castle on Christmas Eve. A party for a bunch of school kids, a priceless diamond, secret passageways and snow coming down heavily. What could go wrong?

[John Paul Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vik Vik Hooray

Losers Club 4. They get better with every new book. All the characters are so well written and believable. And learning all the new words is a bonus. Don't be a twatbadger, read the Losers Club books.

[Samantha J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action packed read!

Another page turner from Yvonne Vincent. So much humour, drama and suspense all wrapped up in a brilliant story. Off to order the next instalment to see what joy it brings.

[Elizabeth B. Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I imagine writing this as I read

Yvonne and whomever is with her at any given time must be exhausted. Your guts must hurt from laughing. And, turning the story inside out to keep us guessing. Well done.

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am always willing to try an unknown author for a Christmas mystery, but this was just not for me. Even giving some grace for being #4 of an existing series, the humor was very middle school and cringey.

[Lady Bren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this Cozy Mystery. It’s #4 in a series, 8 was looking for a Christmas story _ this fit that without being Holly-Jolly everywhere.
I enjoyed the characters and will probably go back and read the other books
Found this audiobook on Hoopla

[Ruth Lavery · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Christmas murder mystery

A lovely Christmas mystery with engaging and likable characters. I couldn't put it down. Brilliant like the rest of the series

[Maria Muscat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t love it like I did the other 3. It felt a little bit all over the place. But I still enjoyed it and I still look forward to the next instalment!!!!

[Susan Parent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smile

I really enjoyed this series. The characters are one of a kind and I love them all. I hope, someday, they will be back.

[Andy Wicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

It slayed me

Well, b****r me with a reindeer. I really enjoyed this one too. How did the parents of Yvonne Vincent pack so much talent in?

[Carole Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarity

This book has it all fun laughter tears mystery the characters become friends and you just don't want to put the book down.it would have you laughing out loud.

[sue bright]

Sleighed

I love Yvonne books. They are so funny. All that running around the castle wore me out . I kept wondering where the boy was. Going to read the next one if there is one

[Denice Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas murder

This was a delightful, funny and enjoyable story. This is a must read for a quick Christmas murder mystery in an old castle.

[Carola Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

so entertaining and funny

I am loving this series. I needed something fun and entertaining. Thank you for sharing with us something that we can enjoy so much.

[Steve Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Another brilliant read from Yvonne A very funny lady as with all her other books can't wait to read more

[Ryan Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Enjoyable read with twsts, turns, and humor building from the previous books in the series. I’m glad I read it.

[Chris Pidgeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic read from Yvonne Vincent, keeps you interested right up to the end.

[Liz Gates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another entertaining Losers Club read. LOL in places.

[sue37 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read and funny

If you want the perfect book to spend an evening or two with, this is it....and it made me smile