Andrew Klavan’s 2021 murder mystery novel is everything you would expect from a good thriller. The Edgar Award winner has established his name in the detective story and delivered once again in the great read: When Christmas Comes. On top of that, the book is one of the first in the Cameroon Winter Series and is truly spectacular. So, if you have not read the book, please make sure to check it out as the following articles might contain some spoilers.
What Makes When Christmas Comes an Exciting Winter Time Read?
When Christmas Comes is a book which you aspire to write or even be in. The fictional world of Sweet Haven is perfect except it has one problem. There is a murder and our protagonist Cameroon Winter has to solve it. The English teacher with his strange habit of mind sets on to solve the mystery while attempting to prove the confessed, innocent.
First, the setting of the story is beautiful with the theme and timing. Secondly, the suspense building is balanced without too much of twists and turns. On top of that, we have a great figure in Cameroon Winter, which we all can relate to in some way or the other. The hero is a gifted personality but with some shortcomings, however, he has a motive and that is to give justice to the case. Lastly, the book has a great ending which was surprising to a certain degree, however, one may find it coming during the last chapters.
Setting Of The Story
The setting of ‘When Christmas Comes’, is perfect and builds a great base for the story. Not only that, the character introduction is to the point and very connected to the whole plot. One can easily understand, whatever is going on in the plot.
Great Suspense of When Christmas Comes
The story offers great suspense which, is a must for a crime novel. Not only that, there is proper balance in the story, and one can keep on guessing the next big thing, the story is not wholly dependent on it.
Cameroon Winter: An Iconic Figure
With the success of ‘When Christmas Comes’, the lead protagonist, Cameroon Winter is a great relatable character with his shortcomings. One can journey through the case, through his eyes and find the most spectacular details, which are only possible by some strange habit of mind.
An Expected Ending?
The ending of the book may not be predicted by major readers, however, I almost predicted the epilogue for the story. Maybe it was a guess but the story is satisfying and does not have many holes in it.
Final Thoughts: Worth Your Time
So, is the book worth your time? Absolutely, it is one of those sweet winter books which you can’t put down without reaching the end. You only wish for a coffee at your side and a small light source to ignite the area while you’re immersed in the ‘When Christmas Comes.’
Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)
What is when Christmas comes about?
The murder mystery revolves around Detective Cameroon’s attempts to solve a murder while proving the confessed innocent.
Where does When Christmas Comes take place?
The story of ‘When Christmas Comes’ is set in a small town named Sweet Haven, situated on the side of a small lake.
Who is the author of When Christmas Comes?
Andrew Klavan is the author of When Christmas Comes and had numerous titles under his name like Werewolf Cop and Don’t Say A Word. His works like, ‘A Shock to the System’, have also been portrayed in live-action movies.
How long does it take to complete When Christmas Comes?
It will take around 4-6 hours to complete the book depending on the book reading speed of the individual.
