by Joanne Fluke
First published 2007
Christmas morning brings an unwelcome surprise when Hannah Swensen discovers a corpse dressed as Santa Claus on a snowy riverbank. A trail of scattered candy canes leads directly to the body, turning what should be a joyful holiday into a murder investigation. Hannah must navigate the secrets lurking beneath her small town's festive facade to identify who killed their local Kris Kringle. As she bakes her way through the case, questioning neighbors and following clues, Hannah realizes the killer walks among the very people celebrating the season of peace and goodwill. This cozy mystery collection pairs three Christmas murder cases with holiday recipes, blending seasonal cheer with deadly intrigue. Hannah's determination to serve justice becomes her gift to a community shaken by violence during their most cherished time of year.
Genres: fiction, christmas, mystery, cozy-mystery
Vibes: cozy, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Small Town
Period: Christmas
388 pages · Hardcover · Kensington Publishing Corporation