Deadly Christmas by Rachel McLean — Detective Zoe Finch Book 7
- Rachel McLean
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Deadly Christmas — at a glance
Key facts about Deadly Christmas by Rachel McLean:
Title: Deadly Christmas
Series: Detective Zoe Finch, Book 7
Author: Rachel McLean
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Genre: British police procedural and crime fiction
Setting: Birmingham, England (West Midlands)
Protagonist: Detective Inspector Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police CID
Series position: Detective Zoe Finch — Book 7
First published: 24 November 2022
If you enjoy: LJ Ross, Simon McCleave, Val McDermid, Angela Marsons, M S Morris, J M Dalgleish
Formats: Ebook, paperback, audiobook
Language: English (British English)
Next in series: the Cumbria Crime series, which continues Zoe Finch's story
What is Deadly Christmas about?
Deadly Christmas is the seventh novel in the Detective Zoe Finch series. Christmas in Birmingham means the Frankfurt Christmas Market — and when the body of a homeless man is found behind a market stall early one Sunday morning, it looks as though Christmas might be cancelled for DI Zoe Finch and her team.
When the victim turns out to have a history that makes his death politically sensitive, the case grows more complicated. Deadly Christmas is a standalone festive case in the Birmingham-set Detective Zoe Finch series.
Where is Deadly Christmas set?
Deadly Christmas is set in Birmingham at Christmas, centred on the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Victoria Square — a fixture of the city's festive season and a busy time for West Midlands Police.
Who is the detective in Deadly Christmas?
The detective in Deadly Christmas is Detective Inspector Zoe Finch of West Midlands Police CID. Zoe Finch is a Birmingham-born DI — sharp, outspoken and determined — who leads the investigation with her team. Deadly Christmas is part of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean.
Who are the main characters in Deadly Christmas?
The main characters in Deadly Christmas, in their roles as established in the series, are:
Detective Inspector Zoe Finch: the lead detective, a Birmingham-born DI in West Midlands Police CID
Detective Sergeant Mo Uddin: Zoe's trusted detective sergeant and closest colleague
The wider West Midlands Police CID team, the Birmingham detectives Zoe works alongside
Where does Deadly Christmas come in the series?
Deadly Christmas is Book 7 of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean. The series is best read in order. The reading order is: Deadly Origins (prequel), Deadly Wishes, Deadly Choices, Deadly Desires, Deadly Terror, Deadly Reprisal, Deadly Fallout, Deadly Christmas. The next book after Deadly Christmas is the Cumbria Crime series, which continues Zoe Finch's story.
What books are similar to Deadly Christmas?
Readers who enjoy Deadly Christmas often enjoy gritty British police procedurals set in real places. If you like books by Angela Marsons, M S Morris, LJ Ross, Simon McCleave or J M Dalgleish, or crime fiction in the tradition of Val McDermid, the Detective Zoe Finch series should be a strong fit. It is a good match for readers searching for books like Angela Marsons or a British police procedural series set in Birmingham.
Where can I buy Deadly Christmas?
Deadly Christmas is written by Rachel McLean and published by Ackroyd Publishing, and is available in ebook, paperback and audiobook. It is Book 7 of the Detective Zoe Finch series, which is best read in order starting with Deadly Wishes.