Candlelight, community, and a cold-blooded crime.
Grace Morrison traded the corporate rat race for the quiet life of a candle maker in Staple Falls, Minnesota. All she wants is a successful holiday season at the town’s famous Christmas Market. But when the festivities are interrupted by the murder of Marcus Webb—a ruthless real estate developer with plans to pave over the local farms—Grace’s peaceful new life goes up in smoke.
The Sheriff has a prime suspect: Jacob Lapp, a gentle Amish woodworker found near the scene. The forensic evidence is damning, the motive is clear, and the law is ready to close the case.
But Grace knows that in a small town, the truth is rarely simple.
Convinced that her friend is being framed, Grace steps out from behind her booth to investigate. Armed with her eye for detail and accompanied by her opinionated orange tabby, Wick, she begins to unravel a tangle of secrets involving blackmail, hidden ledgers, and desperate neighbors.
From the hushed confidences of the local quilting circle to the frozen fields of the Amish district, Grace must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her new home. Can she shine a light on the truth before the killer snuffs her out?
Mistletoe and Murder is a heartwarming Christmas Cozy Mystery about the power of community, the cost of secrets, and the mercy found in unexpected places.
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Grace Morrison traded the corporate rat race for the quiet life of a candle maker in Staple Falls, Minnesota. All she wants is a successful holiday season at the town’s famous Christmas Market. But when the festivities are interrupted by the murder of Marcus Webb—a ruthless real estate developer with plans to pave over the local farms—Grace’s peaceful new life goes up in smoke.
The Sheriff has a prime suspect: Jacob Lapp, a gentle Amish woodworker found near the scene. The forensic evidence is damning, the motive is clear, and the law is ready to close the case.
But Grace knows that in a small town, the truth is rarely simple.
Convinced that her friend is being framed, Grace steps out from behind her booth to investigate. Armed with her eye for detail and accompanied by her opinionated orange tabby, Wick, she begins to unravel a tangle of secrets involving blackmail, hidden ledgers, and desperate neighbors.
From the hushed confidences of the local quilting circle to the frozen fields of the Amish district, Grace must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her new home. Can she shine a light on the truth before the killer snuffs her out?
Mistletoe and Murder is a heartwarming Christmas Cozy Mystery about the power of community, the cost of secrets, and the mercy found in unexpected places.
Perfect for fans of:
- Amish-adjacent mysteries
Amateur sleuths with a craft/hobby
Quaint small-town settings
Clean reads (no graphic violence or swearing)
Cats with personality!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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