Christmas Lights

Every Christmas season, the cheerful glow of lights in the city masks a sinister secret: a string of unsolved murders, each crime scene decorated with festive ornaments that seem to taunt the police. Eager to revive their stagnant career, true-crime author and podcaster Alex Carter decides to investigate the chilling cases. What begins as a quest for fame quickly spirals into a dangerous obsession when Alex discovers an unsettling connection between the murders and their own family history.
As they dig deeper, Alex teams up with Detective Sarah Patel, but their attempts to assist the police are met with resistance. Their investigation uncovers a pattern suggesting the killer harbors a personal vendetta, and soon Alex finds themselves receiving anonymous messages and eerie holiday gifts that fuel their paranoia. Just as they crack a hidden code that ties the killer's motives to their family, Alex faces a horrifying confrontation with the true identity of the murderer: a long-lost cousin seeking revenge for past grievances.
In a heart-pounding climax on Christmas Eve, Alex must outsmart the killer and confront the darkness lurking in their own bloodline. Christmas Lights is a gripping thriller that explores the complexities of family, the haunting shadows of the past, and the choices that can lead to redemption or destruction. As Alex races against time to stop the killer, they discover that the cycle of violence may not be over, leaving readers on the edge of their seats and contemplating the true meaning of light and darkness during the holiday season.