Humbug Murders

Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickenss A Christmas Carol investigates a shocking murderbefore he becomes the next victimin this playful mystery in a new series from a New York Times bestselling author.Scrooge considers himself a rational man with a keen sense of deductive reasoning developed from years of business dealings. But that changes one night when hes visited by the ghost of his former boss and friend, Fezziwig, who mysteriously warns him that three more will die, and ultimately Ebenezer himselfif he doesnt get to the bottom of a vast conspiracy. When he wakes the next day, Scrooge discovers that not only is Fezziwig dead, but hes under arrest as all evidence points toward himself: Scrooges calling card was found in the cold, dead hand of Fezziwigs body, and someone scribbled HUMBUG in blood on the floor nearby. Now, Scrooge must race against the pocket watch to clear his name, protect his interests, and find out who killed his last true friendbefore the Humbug Killer strikes again. Joining Scrooge in his adventures is a spunky sidekick named Adelaide, who matches his wits at every turn, plus the Artful Dodger, Fagin, Belle, Pickwick, and even Charles Dickens himself as a reporter dealing in the lurid details of Londons alleyway crimes. Full of action and wry humor, The Humbug Murders is a fun take on a classic characterScrooge as youve never seen him before.