Welcome to Holiday Junction-where cocoa flows, tinsel twinkles, and murder lurks just beneath the snow.
Local journalist and amateur sleuth Violet Rhinehammer planned to cover the town's cozy festivities at the lodge, not investigate a chilling crime. But when a renowned artist is found dead, the Merry Maker's magic is overshadowed by secrets, lies, and a stolen ornament design that could hold the key to a killer's identity.
As the suspect list grows-complete with bitter rivals, suspicious relatives, and gossipy Southern Charm reporters-Violet finds herself drawn into the heart of the mystery. With charming lawyer Darren Strickland offering both help and holiday distractions, Violet uncovers long-buried secrets hidden in the lodge's tunnels. But with the killer still at large, the snow-covered streets of Holiday Junction may not be so merry after all.
Can Violet untangle the twisted motives and solve the case before the tree lighting ceremony-or will this Christmas end with a deadly surprise?
Holly Homicide is a festive cozy mystery packed with holiday charm, small-town intrigue, and a dash of romance that will leave readers warm and sleuthing well into the night.