The Christmas Guest is a short Christmas-themed thriller by bestselling author, Peter Swanson. Swanson has crafted another masterpiece in this which is a testament to why he is a favorite author of mine and one who I regularly recommend. I’ve read his entire catalogue and he never fails to disappoint. While this one took a little to get fully immersed in and I wasn’t a huge fan of the diary format, I know from experience that Swanson’s ability to shock, astound and twist is well worth the wait and the patience and perseverance yet again paid off in this one. The final half of the book delivers up a chilling, dark and haunting twist that will leave you shook.

Swanson’s writing style is effortless to read and his capacity to build suspense over time offering up intrigue and mystery enough to keep you reading more. The Christmas theme in this one added an interesting tone. The Christmas Guest is a short and quick read that proves Swanson’s mastery of the thriller genre making it a must-read for fans and newcomers.