Candy Cane Slain
(2023)(The first book in the Mistletoe Falls Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Judith Jackson
Mistletoe Falls, Maine, where Christmas isn’t just a season, it’s a way of life.
Jackie Finnigan is going home. Her marriage is over, she’s broke, and at forty-seven she’s back to scrambling for a job and living with her sister. Undeterred, Jackie attempts to embrace the setbacks as an opportunity for reinvention. And there’s no question, it’s hard to stay down for long when you’re living with Dukey, an oversized, undertrained, always exuberant sheepdog.
Jackie quickly secures a waitressing job, and serendipity strikes when she discovers that her high school crush has also returned to Mistletoe Falls. He’s still handsome and charming, and now he’s single.
Life seems to be falling into place until her first day of work takes a sinister turn. The cook is found dead. Not just dead but murdered. To complicate matters, the lead detective, Victoria, is Jackie’s former best friend and their reunion is far from amicable. Determined to uncover the truth and prevent an innocent person from being wrongly accused, Jackie embarks on her own investigation.
Set against the backdrop of Mistletoe Falls, a town devoted to Christmas, this delightful cozy mystery is infused with holiday cheer, tantalizing food, and endearing animal antics. Join Jackie as she navigates the twists and turns of a small-town mystery with wit, resilience, and a festive spirit.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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