The Christmas Tree Farm Fiasco
(2025)(A book in the Christmas in July Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple
Where Christmas spirit meets murderous intent, and every tree tells a story…
When environmental scientist Jake Patterson hosts his annual Christmas in July celebration at Evergreen Tree Farm, the last thing he expects is to find his rival Marcus Whitfield crushed beneath a fallen Fraser fir. What appears to be a tragic logging accident quickly reveals itself as carefully planned murder when Detective Amanda Reynolds discovers suspicious saw marks on the massive tree.
With three compelling suspects—an environmental activist with a grudge, an equipment supplier owed thousands, and a mysterious development company executive—Jake must use his forestry expertise to help solve a case where sustainable practices clash with deadly greed. As hidden cameras reveal secret deals and dangerous logging violations, the investigation uncovers a web of deception that threatens to destroy the mountain community Jake calls home.
Set against the backdrop of a picture-perfect mountain valley where Christmas trees grow tall and dark secrets run deeper, this cozy mystery blends environmental themes with classic small-town intrigue. When the killer's true identity emerges, Jake learns that some people will do anything to axe the competition.
Genre: Mystery
When environmental scientist Jake Patterson hosts his annual Christmas in July celebration at Evergreen Tree Farm, the last thing he expects is to find his rival Marcus Whitfield crushed beneath a fallen Fraser fir. What appears to be a tragic logging accident quickly reveals itself as carefully planned murder when Detective Amanda Reynolds discovers suspicious saw marks on the massive tree.
With three compelling suspects—an environmental activist with a grudge, an equipment supplier owed thousands, and a mysterious development company executive—Jake must use his forestry expertise to help solve a case where sustainable practices clash with deadly greed. As hidden cameras reveal secret deals and dangerous logging violations, the investigation uncovers a web of deception that threatens to destroy the mountain community Jake calls home.
Set against the backdrop of a picture-perfect mountain valley where Christmas trees grow tall and dark secrets run deeper, this cozy mystery blends environmental themes with classic small-town intrigue. When the killer's true identity emerges, Jake learns that some people will do anything to axe the competition.
Genre: Mystery
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