A new installment in the Cosy Christmas Mystery series, titled Disappearance on Lake Nasser, has been announced. Written by Carine Pitocchi, the book follows a group of friends from St Mary Hill as they travel to Egypt for what is intended to be a festive Christmas celebration. However, the trip turns into a mystery when Jo, a screenwriter, becomes entangled in a complex situation involving a missing fiancé, a fugitive killer, and the discovery of a hidden treasure. The story starts in Los Angeles, where Jo is preparing for her marriage to Lawrie. However, a cinema industry strike gives her an unexpected chance to focus on her wedding plans. At the same time, her neighbor Violette McPherson, a lively elderly woman in her seventies, takes charge of organizing the festivities. But the situation quickly becomes chaotic when a serial killer escapes from an asylum, Lawrie disappears near Lake Nasser, and the weather adds further complications to the celebration. The narrative alternates between England and Egypt, with the St Mary Hill group getting drawn into an investigation that includes handwritten letters, confusing hieroglyphs, and suspicious deaths. The book promises to deliver the classic elements of a Cosy Mystery, blending suspense, humor, and intrigue against the backdrop of a Christmas setting in Egypt. Disappearance on Lake Nasser will be published by Robert Laffont and is scheduled for release on October 8, 2026. An excerpt will be published in advance, giving readers a taste of the unfolding mystery.