Move over, Dickens—America’s favorite storyteller has written a gift, “a delightful Christmas story to be shared by the whole family” (Kirkus),destined to become as treasured as A Christmas Carol.

At Christmastime, a family of three are missing someone dear to them. Until unexpected guests begin to arrive at their empty house, filling it with Christmas memories in the making.

Listening to the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a beloved holiday tradition.

Now comes a new one: Listening to James Patterson’s instant classic, The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas.