A Holly, Jolly Murder

A Holly, Jolly Murder
Author: Joan Hess
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2006-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780312349165

Languishing from a fizzled love affair and keen for a lark during the holiday season, mild-mannered bookseller Clair Malloy visits a cabal of would-be Druids and Wiccans who find their wealthy benefactor murdered.

Murder by Christmas

Murder by Christmas
Author: J.J. Brass
Publisher: Rainbow Crush
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Join amateur sleuth Lucy Larkin as she attends a festive Christmas Eve party with the cast and crew of Serenity Bay's beloved holiday musical. The partygoers make the best of it when the lights go out and a winter snowstorm traps everyone inside, but the evening takes a chilling turn when murder rocks the celebration. As hidden secrets are revealed, Lucy finds herself entangled in a web of jealousy, love, and unexpected motives. With no way in or out, it's up to her to unravel the truth and expose the murderer among them. Can Lucy uncover the killer's surprising identity before the snow melts and the holiday spirit is forever tainted? Dive into a winter wonderland of mystery with "Murder by Christmas," a cozy holiday tale that will keep you guessing. Experience the magic of the season tinged with suspense as snow falls, secrets unfold, and Lucy discovers that, even in the midst of celebration, darkness can lurk where you least expect it. Get ready for a holiday read that combines the joy of Christmas with the whimsical comedy of a charming cozy mystery!

Murder Below the Waterline

Murder Below the Waterline
Author: ReGina Welling
Publisher: Willow Hill Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Even when death plagues the finish line, the race must go on The annual canoe race was always the summer's biggest event, and this year the prize would be more prestigious than ever. Big enough, it seemed, to rate national press and bring television cameras to the sleepy village nestled along river’s bend. For a town like Harmony, a little media attention is a lot to handle, which might be why someone decided to kill the executive producer of the event. If that isn’t enough, abnormal weather patterns threaten the race, leading Mag to suspect the pesky Hagatha Crow is up to something. Again. In order to solve the case, sister witches Mag and Clara Balefire might have to test the old myths about whether witches can swim. If you like your witches to come with a heaping dollop of sarcasm and wit, you'll love this humorous magical story full of chaos and intrigue. This is a full-length, humorous witch cozy mystery novel. Books in this series 1. Murder Above the Fold 2. Murder on the Backswing 3. Murder Below the Waterline 4. Haunted by Murder Series keywords: witch fantasy mystery, psychic witch mystery comedy, funny romantic paranormal mystery, witch mystery ghosts, mature witch sleuths, spirits and ghosts, fun and funny paranormal mystery series, magical mystery series, mysteries with witches, feel-good mystery, small town mystery, women sleuths, female protagonists, crime-solving witches, witch cozy mystery, witch mystery.

Murder Under the Mistletoe

Murder Under the Mistletoe
Author: Terri Reed
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2015
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373447035

AGENT UNDERCOVER DEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that's using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. But to do his job, Tyler needs the cooperation of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall--whose informant brother died on Tyler's watch. Tyler knows a crucial piece of evidence is hidden somewhere on the property. But getting the protective mother to trust him is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe...and clear the farm of danger before Christmas. Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the US-Canadian border safe..

Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells

Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells
Author: Amber Crewes
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2018-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781096872474

The tenth book in the BESTSELLING Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! "Each of the Sandy Bay mysteries are great! I think they just keep getting better." Christmas is that season...that season of pleasant surprises...delicious smells...and family and friends to share the holidays with. This Christmas, Sandy Bay's lovable bakery owner, Meghan Truman, gets a whole lot more than she bargained for...plus a dead body at the door of her favorite restaurant. Some people would rather sweep this murder under the carpet but something smells awfully fishy about the events surrounding it. Will Meghan join Detective Irvin to find the murderer or will this event serve to etch unpleasant memories of this most wonderful time of the year? Book 10 in the Bestselling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be read in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime read or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes! Buy Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.

Murder Unmentionable

Murder Unmentionable
Author: Meg London
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101589566

Sweet Nothings has it all: silk ribbon, Venetian lace, the best bra fitter in town… and two unsolved murders. Emma Taylor thought she knew what to expect when she abandoned life as a big-city fashionista to help her aunt, Arabella, breathe new style into Sweet Nothings, her waning lingerie boutique. As Emma settles back in to Paris, Tennessee—a world where pie is served with a parable and a pitcher of sweet tea is the cure for most of life’s ills—her escape seems smooth as silk. But when the town acquires a touch of unneeded je ne sais quoi with the arrival of Emma’s philandering ex, an unseemly murder turns her world inside out. As the police’s top suspect, Emma is going to need more than fishnets to snare the real killer. And when she and Arabella refuse to let death threats wrapped in knifed nighties stall Sweet Nothings’ vintage lingerie fashion show, it becomes increasingly clear that any garter may hide a gun and that bullet bras might have to live up to their name…

The Murder Before Christmas

The Murder Before Christmas
Author: Mel McCoy
Publisher: Mel McCoy
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It’s beginning to look a lot like murder… It’s the off-season in Cascade Cove, and a disgruntled magician, Rufus the Magnificent, is in town to perform his final magic show. But things aren’t that magnificent for the people of the Cove when a body is found on the dangerous rocky terrain leading to the old Beachside Beacon. Sarah is excited to enjoy her first Christmas in Florida, and her spontaneous grandpa and sassy cousin go above and beyond to make it her best one yet. Although stringing lights on palm trees and flamingoes with Santa hats are not on Sarah’s list of typical Christmas traditions, she is excited to partake in the annual Surfing Santas event. That is, until she runs into a mysterious figure who may or may not be the killer. As the whole town prepares for the festivities, Sarah and Adam team up to locate the elusive suspect and wrap up the case before the holiday season is a bust. Could this peculiar person who’s lurking around the small beachside town be the murderer? Or do they hold the answers to the magician’s secrets behind the magic? Join Sarah and the rest of the gang at Larry’s Pawfect Boutique in this exciting Whodunit Pet Cozy Mystery Series. Get nestled in your favorite chair, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and escape into the cozy beachside town of Cascade Cove!

Have Yourself a Beary Little Murder

Have Yourself a Beary Little Murder
Author: Meg Macy
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496722663

This holiday season, teddy bear shop manager Sasha Silverman must solve the slaying of Santa Bear . . . Sasha and her sister Maddie are thrilled that the Silver Bear Shop and Factory has won the Teddy Bear Keepsake Contest, which means they get to produce a holiday specialty toy, a wizard bear named “Beary Potter.” Promising to be just as magical is Silver Hollow’s annual tree-lighting ceremony and village parade. Only one hitch: the parade’s mascot, Santa Bear—played by Mayor Cal Bloom—is missing. After a frantic search among the floats, Bloom is found dead. When the outfit is removed, it’s clear the mayor’s been electrocuted. Who zapped hizzoner and then stuffed him into his Santa Bear suit? While the police investigate the grisly crime, Sasha attempts to track down the murderer herself, with some help from the Guilty Pleasures Gossip Club. Can they wrap up this case in time for Christmas—or will Sasha meet her own shocking end? Praise for BEARLY DEPARTED “You’ll fall in love with this delightful debut mystery.” —Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder in Morningside Heights “The first in a new series features a complex plot awash in red herrings, a perky heroine . . . and everything you ever wanted to know about teddy bears.” —Kirkus Reviews “The appealing, impulsive amateur sleuth, dedicated to the family business, will appeal to fans of character-driven cozies.” —Library Journal “Entertaining . . . inhabited by quirky, fully developed characters and good dogs and cats.” —Publishers Weekly

Murder of a Barbie and Ken

Murder of a Barbie and Ken
Author: Denise Swanson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2003-11-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101567511

In search of a social life in Scumble River, Skye Denison has revently joined the GUMBettes-the ladies auxiliary of the men's Grand Union of the Mighty Bulls. Now she and her boyfriend Simon hobnob with the upwardly mobile professionals in town. But when a seemingly perfect couple is murdered, Skye discovers that success doesn't equal survival...

Making Sense Of Play: Supporting Children In Their Play

Making Sense Of Play: Supporting Children In Their Play
Author: Else, Perry
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0335247105

This book straightforwardly describes how adults can support children’s free play, with a holistic, inclusive &practical approach.