Carols of Deception
(2026)(The second book in the Thorndale Christmas Mystery series)
A novel by Cait Byrne
The holidays are over, but the secrets keep piling up…
Elinor March thought her first Thorndale Christmas would be quiet—until a local is murdered on the steps of the vicarage, and her closest friend is arrested for the crime. As scandal rocks the village, Ellie can’t sit by and do nothing. But investigating only draws her deeper into the village’s tangled past—and its present-day betrayals.
As evidence mounts and gossip spreads, Ellie’s search for answers risks tearing the community apart. Meanwhile, her relationship with Vicar Tom Ashworth falters under pressure—and unspoken truths.
A hidden art cache, secret wartime ties, and a grieving village on edge… this mystery is anything but cozy.
Perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Midsomer Murders, Carols of Deception is the second installment in a heartwarming yet twist-filled cozy mystery series packed with vintage secrets, slow-burn romance, and wintry suspense.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Elinor March thought her first Thorndale Christmas would be quiet—until a local is murdered on the steps of the vicarage, and her closest friend is arrested for the crime. As scandal rocks the village, Ellie can’t sit by and do nothing. But investigating only draws her deeper into the village’s tangled past—and its present-day betrayals.
As evidence mounts and gossip spreads, Ellie’s search for answers risks tearing the community apart. Meanwhile, her relationship with Vicar Tom Ashworth falters under pressure—and unspoken truths.
A hidden art cache, secret wartime ties, and a grieving village on edge… this mystery is anything but cozy.
Perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Midsomer Murders, Carols of Deception is the second installment in a heartwarming yet twist-filled cozy mystery series packed with vintage secrets, slow-burn romance, and wintry suspense.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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