‘19th Christmas’ a good fit for mystery fans

James Patterson’s newest book, written with Maxine Paetro, is like the socks your favorite aunt gave you a few years ago in your Christmas stocking. “The 19th Christmas” is comfort underneath its cover.

Sticking with the fuzzy socks analogy, this book is a good fit for fans of mysteries and chicklit. It’s not high gloss or terribly stylish, but on those nights when you need a reliable companion, there’s nothing that you crave more.