The Heist Before Christmas (Riley Thorn, 5) by Lucy Score
The Heist Before Christmas by Lucy Score is the fifth Riley Thorn romantic mystery, pairing holiday chaos with a theft investigation, psychic complications, and wedding preparations. The listing describes a Christmas-set story centered on Riley and Nick, with mall undercover work and a suspiciously blank future.
At a glance
- Fifth novel in the Riley Thorn series, featuring reluctant psychic Riley Thorn and Nick Santiago.
- Holiday mystery plot includes an undercover mall theft investigation and five days to catch a thief.
- The listing combines romantic mystery with Christmas comedy, family gatherings, psychic guild events, and a kitten causing domestic mayhem.
- 336-page English-language print listing from Bloom Books.
Reference price: $18.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The holiday theft plot and ongoing Riley-and-Nick storyline offer a blend of mystery, romance, and comedy.
- The page count and listed physical dimensions help buyers assess this particular print edition.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Bloom Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 10, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1464294356 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1464294358 |
| Weight listed | 8.8 ounces |
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| Dimensions | 5 x 0.84 x 8 inches |
What to know before buying
- This is book five in the Riley Thorn series, so readers new to the characters may prefer to begin earlier in the sequence. The listing describes Riley and Nick's established engagement, business, and prior circumstances.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers following the Riley Thorn series who want its fifth installment.
- Readers looking for a Christmas-set romantic mystery with psychic elements, an undercover theft investigation, and comedic domestic complications.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a standalone story without series continuity or a book outside the romantic mystery and holiday-comedy premise.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean favorable, with most ratings in the top two star categories and some in the middle category. That offers a generally positive but not unanimous signal for this holiday romantic mystery. Ratings alone do not reveal which plot elements readers liked or disliked, so they cannot confirm whether its series continuity, psychic angle, or comedy will suit an individual reader.
Frequently asked questions
Which Riley Thorn book is The Heist Before Christmas?
The listing identifies it as the fifth book in the Riley Thorn series.
What is the story about?
Riley Thorn and Nick Santiago face Christmas upheaval while Nick goes undercover at a mall to investigate a theft ring. The synopsis also mentions psychic complications, family gatherings, and a blank-looking future.
How long is the listed edition?
The product details list a print length of 336 pages.
What language is the book listed in?
The product details list English.
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