First published 2001
Christmas brings danger to four different corners of America. In New Mexico, engineer Tory Travers faces a deadly puzzle that threatens to ruin the holidays. Boston private investigator Angela Matelli tracks a killer through snow-covered streets while the city prepares for Christmas. Texas sheriff Dan Rhodes discovers that small-town holiday celebrations can turn lethal. Meanwhile, metaphysical detective Owen Keane uses his unique investigative methods to solve a case that defies conventional logic. Each sleuth confronts murder during what should be the most peaceful time of year. The cases span from the Southwest desert to New England cities, but all share the same chilling reality that violence doesn't pause for the holidays. These four detectives must solve their cases before Christmas morning arrives, racing against both time and killers who use the season's festivities as cover for their crimes.
Genres: christmas, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: cozy, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, holiday
Setting: New Mexico, Boston, Texas
Period: Christmas
384 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Worldwide Library