The Christmas Cookie Conspiracy
(2025)(Book 11 in the Sunset Manor Mystery series)
A Story by Cathlyn Sweets
The Christmas Cookie Conspiracy
When seven residents collapse at Sunset Manor's annual cookie exchange, retired teacher Violet Hartwell knows something sinister is brewing beneath the tinsel and festive cheer. Someone poisoned beloved resident Mrs. Patterson's famous snickerdoodles—and then framed her for the crime by leaving her unconscious in the pantry, surrounded by suspicious powder and damning evidence.
Enter the Sunset Manor Detective Agency: Violet's methodical investigation skills, Agnes's relentless journalism, Bradley's medical expertise, and Frank Morrison's... unique approach to crime-solving, which now includes "undercover" surveillance in a terrifying Santa suit ("SANTA SEES ALL!").
As Frank conducts his chaotic "Christmas Patrol" and the team analyzes contaminated cookies with scientific precision, they uncover a conspiracy far bigger than poisoned snickerdoodles. Missing funds, fraudulent invoices, and a desperate activities director willing to create chaos to hide her crimes—it all points to embezzlement disguised as holiday disaster.
But with Christmas just days away and the manor's festive spirit shattered, can the detective agency solve their eleventh case, restore Mrs. Patterson's reputation, and save Christmas for Sunset Manor?
One thing's certain: this holiday season, justice will be served... along with reclaimed snickerdoodles and Frank's catastrophic attempt at caroling.
Note: Although the books are numbered, they can be read in any order.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When seven residents collapse at Sunset Manor's annual cookie exchange, retired teacher Violet Hartwell knows something sinister is brewing beneath the tinsel and festive cheer. Someone poisoned beloved resident Mrs. Patterson's famous snickerdoodles—and then framed her for the crime by leaving her unconscious in the pantry, surrounded by suspicious powder and damning evidence.
Enter the Sunset Manor Detective Agency: Violet's methodical investigation skills, Agnes's relentless journalism, Bradley's medical expertise, and Frank Morrison's... unique approach to crime-solving, which now includes "undercover" surveillance in a terrifying Santa suit ("SANTA SEES ALL!").
As Frank conducts his chaotic "Christmas Patrol" and the team analyzes contaminated cookies with scientific precision, they uncover a conspiracy far bigger than poisoned snickerdoodles. Missing funds, fraudulent invoices, and a desperate activities director willing to create chaos to hide her crimes—it all points to embezzlement disguised as holiday disaster.
But with Christmas just days away and the manor's festive spirit shattered, can the detective agency solve their eleventh case, restore Mrs. Patterson's reputation, and save Christmas for Sunset Manor?
One thing's certain: this holiday season, justice will be served... along with reclaimed snickerdoodles and Frank's catastrophic attempt at caroling.
Note: Although the books are numbered, they can be read in any order.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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