Do You See What I See?: A Novella

by Peter Swanson · 2026

When struggling novelist Nicholas Child is dumped by his publisher, his agent sends him to a snow‑kissed Cape Cod mansion to help famed author Marco Tavares finish his overdue sequel. The estate is glittering with holiday lights, but the festive façade quickly crumbles. Marco’s estranged wife, a silent grandmother, a quirky sister, an ex‑girlfriend with a jealous husband, and a weary best friend all gather under one roof—each harboring secrets and motives. A night of drinks ends in two bodies, and Nicholas realizes the whole holiday retreat may have been a trap. Racing against the ticking clock to Christmas Day, he must untangle lies, literary jealousy, and a web of betrayal to uncover the killer before the season’s final bell rings.