Hyggekrimier (cosy mystery)

Step into the shadows of Raven's Hollow with "Ominous Visions, Grave Decisions: A Ghost Mystery" - a tale that intertwines murder, ghosts, and the emergence of a witch. In the aftermath of a life-altering call, I abandoned my Colorado herbal shop for the enigmatic town of Raven's Hollow, CT. A place shrouded in shadows, secrets, and echoes of the past. The unsettling mystery of my great aunt's murder unravels, exposing a shocking police cover-up, and unexpected twists involving an ex-flame and my estranged grandmother's mysterious plans for my future. With unwavering friends by my side, we plunged into the heart of the investigation, only to find the stakes escalating as two of our own succumbed to grave illness. A ghostly encounter further blurred the lines between the current murder and the secrets buried in the town's history. Time raced against us, and unless we unveiled the killer's identity, our lives teetered on the brink. This cozy ghost mystery promises an exhilarating journey filled with chills, thrills, and a relentless race to expose Raven's Hollow's elusive killer - or killers. The layers of suspense and paranormal intrigue will keep you on the edge of your seat, begging for more. If you crave a blend of mystery, the supernatural, and a touch of witchcraft, "Ominous Visions, Grave Decisions" is the perfect addition to your reading list. Delve into the dark secrets of Raven's Hollow and experience a tale where every page unravels a new twist, leaving you captivated until the very end.

Meet Georgina Drake: professional photographer, novice gardener, and... amateur sleuth?

"Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV's Bailey's Amish Sweets, Bailey King has a lot to be excited about. She's happily engaged to Aiden Brody, newly appointed county sheriff, and her candy factory is finally having its grand opening in Harvest, Ohio--just before Christmas! Bailey is ready to let the sweet celebrations begin ... With the help of local community organizer Margot Rawlings, Harvest will have a Candy Land themed Christmas on the village square--featuring Bailey's recently perfected recipe for gingerbread men. When the big day comes, everything is going well--until bitter news arrives. One of Bailey's Amish friends has been killed in an apparent accident just outside the candy factory. Aiden is promptly on the case--with more than a little input from Bailey ... Together, they soon learn that the victim was working for some powerful men in the county, and in doing so was spying on his own Amish community. Still, Bailey is determined to find the perpetrator. If she can't cut out the killer from the rest of the suspects, her gingerbread men won't be the only ones in danger of disappearing ... "--

This delectably intriguing new series debut from one of the queens of cozy mysteries features a caterer who crafts literary-themed dinner parties—and must ensure that a killer gets their just desserts . . .It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a genuinely top-notch party must be in want of a theme. Allie Catt, caterer and personal chef in the beautiful mountain community of Asheville, North Carolina, has devised a winning formula by using her clients’ favorite books as inspiration. Her first themed event is based on Pride and Prejudice (Allie’s cat, Darcy, approves), and it’s so popular that soon she has grand ideas for future parties based on Rebecca, The Great Gatsby, Babette’s Feast and more. Business is booming, and a rival catering company is fuming. But there’s a sting in the tale when the aunt of one of Allie’s clients and best friends, Tegan, is murdered. Tegan is the victim’s sole heir, and quickly becomes the main suspect. Allie has no doubts about her friend’s innocence, but how to prove it?  Once again, her love of literature comes to the rescue, and with some guidance from her favorite fictional detectives, including Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, Allie sifts through the clues.  With a little luck—and the kind of pluck that would make Elizabeth Bennett proud—she may be able to stop a killer from serving up a second course of murder . . .

"Sea Isle, Scotland, is magical during the holiday season, and Dr. Emilia McRoy can't wait to enjoy everything her village has to offer. But when the lead singer of a famous band is murdered in the village, just as they were about to launch a world tour, her holiday instantly comes to a halt. As the band's future hangs in the balance, Emilia discovers that the victim was working on new music that has since disappeared. Were these new lyrics worth killing for? And if so, who is the culprit?"--

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A delightful cocktail that mixes elements of the Bridgerton series, Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice and Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple mysteries . . . The payoff is a wealth of wit, hilarity and suspense.”—People (Book of the Week)When a wealthy bachelor drops dead at a ball, a young lady takes on the decidedly improper role of detective in this action-packed debut comedy of manners and murder.This edition includes a reader’s guide and a sneak peek at Beatrice Steele’s return in A Terribly Nasty Business!Feisty, passionate Beatrice Steele has never fit the definition of a true lady, according to the strict code of conduct that reigns in Swampshire, her small English township: She is terrible at needlework, has absolutely no musical ability, and her artwork is so bad it frightens people. Nevertheless, she lives a perfectly agreeable life. But she harbors a dark secret: She is obsessed with true crime. If anyone in her etiquette-obsessed community found out, she’d be deemed a morbid creep and banished from respectable society forever.For her family’s sake, she’s vowed to put her obsession behind her. Eligible bachelor Edmund Croaksworth is set to attend the approaching autumnal ball, and the Steele family hopes that younger daughter Louisa will steal his heart. So Beatrice must be on her best behavior—a difficult challenge when a disgraced yet alluring detective inexplicably shows up to the ball.Beatrice is just holding things together when Croaksworth drops dead in the middle of a minuet. As a storm rages outside, the evening descends into a frenzy of panic, fear, and betrayal as it becomes clear that the guests are trapped with a killer. Contending with competitive card games, tricky tonics, and Swampshire’s infamous squelch holes, Beatrice must rise above decorum and decency to pursue justice and her own desires—before anyone else is murdered. A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Just the facts, ma'amIt isn't often that tragedy strikes close to home, but when Charlene Butterwick was kidnapped, that got all of our attention. Snatched in broad daylight in front of Town Hall, it wasn't long before the entire Hampton Cove police force organized a dragnet and went all out to find the mayor. And since in a sense Charlene is our mayor also, as well as our human's aunt by marriage, we volunteered for the search. It soon transpired that whoever was behind this spectacular abduction had also been involved in a home invasion gone wrong, with the homeowner not having survived his ordeal. So it wasn't too much to say that the pressure was on to find Charlene before it was too late.

THE ROYALLY BRILLIANT FOURTH BOOK IN THE HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES MYSTERY SERIES - NOW AVAILABLE TO IN PAPERBACK, EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK!________________1957 - Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in a challenging world as the United Kingdom must adjust to having neither an empire nor a set place in post-war Europe.As she travels the world to try and build bridges, the Queen is advised by the 'men in moustaches', as Philip calls them - her father's old courtiers, who may or may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her: that much she is sure of.And then two bodies turn up, horribly murdered, in Chelsea, and the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her.Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone clever, discreet and loyal, someone she can trust. Then she meets ex-Bletchley Park code breaker, Joan McGraw, and their investigation into the murders begins in earnest . . .PRAISE FOR THE 'HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES' SERIES:'A witty whodunit starring our very own HM The Queen as an amateur sleuth' - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A pitch-perfect murder mystery' - Ruth Ware'Written with wit and brio' - Daily Express'Miss Marple with a crown' - Daily Mirror'Absolute perfection!' - Isabelle Broom'Delightfully charming' - Adele Parks'Pure confection' - New York Times'Warm & witty' - Woman&Home'A delightful read' - BBC Radio 2'I loved it' - Joanne Harris'A total joy' - Nina Stibbe'Charming' - Guardian'What a hoot!' - Saga

Nailing a murderer is difficult... but so is dealing with a cranky talking dog.When the owner of Hammer and Nail Hardware is found dead, Gina's most loyal customer, Erika, becomes the prime suspect.Despite having every reason to kill Molly Burton, Erika vehemently denies involvement and pleads with Gina to help uncover the real murderer. With almost all evidence pointing to Erika, Gina and her talking dog, Daisy, along with Deputy Trevor Hutchinson, delve into the secrets concealed behind the aisles of the hardware store. However, the clues they unearth leave them with more questions than answers.Adding to the chaos, Gina takes in a bonded pair of dogs who prefer solitude. Daisy is determined to break them up, despite Gina's pleas to let them be.As danger escalates, can Gina and Daisy hammer out the details and expose the true murderer?

Sam Green is a newly minted art school graduate, excited to attend her first artist residency. But the pretty, serene Vermont surroundings soon turn sinister.¿¿¿After a few months spent looking for the right project, Sam has landed a dream opportunity: three blissful weeks of working at a beautiful artist residency program in remote northern Vermont. But almost as soon as the residency begins, strange things start happening. Eager to settle into her work and make new friends, Sam tries to ignore the vaguely sinister feelings trying to warn her that something is afoot. But when a body is discovered, Sam can't ignore what's going on any longer.¿¿If she has any chance of getting out of here - alive - Sam will have to figure out who the killer is.

Innkeeper and vineyard owner, Avery Parker, is finally getting some time off to enjoy an afternoon with the Stammtisch women.Avery and her tight-knit group of friends embark on an idyllic winery tour, only to stumble upon a shocking discovery: a body hidden within the depths of a wine cave.As the authorities scramble to piece together the evidence, suspicion falls on the victim's long list of enemies.Accompanied by her loyal and beloved golden retriever, Sprinkles, Avery must navigate the treacherous waters of hidden secrets and deadly motives to expose the truth.Will she succeed in her quest, or will the killer strike again, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake?Only time will tell in this thrilling and heart-stopping journey of deceit, betrayal, and murder.Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!Scroll up and grab your copy today!

"Die Nachrichten berichten vom Kobernaußerwald-Mörder, der sich durch unsere Wälder treibt. Sie sollten hier besser nicht allein unterwegs sein."Was ein Erholungsurlaub in ländlicher Idylle hätte sein sollen, endet für die Radiojournalistin Marietta Dorn alles andere als entspannt. Erst ist da eine Leiche auf ihrem Grundstück, und dann steht auch noch das Haus ihrer Großeltern in Flammen ...Marietta kann ihre Neugierde nicht im Zaum halten und lässt sich auf den Polizisten Paul Neuländtner und die Entlarvung des Täters ein. Ihre Recherchen führen sie in die Vergangenheit des Innviertels, zu einem Adelsmann und ins Herz der oberösterreichischen Jägerschaft. Doch hätte sie längst ihren Nachhauseweg antreten sollen? Die Antwort liegt am Ende des Weges.

Enjoy your stay in Picklesquare, an enchanted small town full of magic and murder... Claws and Conundrums: Little did I know that a mischievous tabby cat would become my ticket to freedom, using his uncanny ability to grant me visions and help me solve a perplexing murder where I'm the prime suspect! Chaos erupts when I stumble upon the lifeless body of Anna, the estate's lawyer, the morning after I arrive to dispute my mysterious inheritance. Faced with suspicion by the cute Detective Grey, the stoic cat leads me to the clues that will hopefully clear my name... Unraveling Threads of Magic: After inheriting Mr. Livingston's mansion and solving the death of his estate lawyer, I've settled in Picklesquare quite nicely as Detective Grey's partner against crime. However, the tragic death of a town ruffian shatters my short-lived tranquility in this usually sleepy town. Danger escalates and the clock ticks, drawing Detective Grey and me closer together to solve the murder. A tapestry of magic woven with lies threatens life as we know it. If we don't catch the killer in time, we might not escape the intricate web before we're caught in its threads forever... Chronicles of the Cozy Museum Murder: I thought my days of unraveling mysteries were behind me, but when the Mayor of Picklesquare calls me in the dead of night, I'm plunged into a new enigma that sends chills down my spine. A murder has tainted the hallowed halls of the Picklesquare Museum of History, and a priceless artifact has vanished without a trace. As we race against time to unmask the shapeshifter and retrieve the stolen artifact, I realize that this case is more dangerous than anything I've encountered before. I must embrace the magic coursing through my veins to solve a case that grows more perilous with each passing moment. Will I unmask the shapeshifter murderer in time, or will they disappear into the shadows, leaving this historic mystery forever unsolved?.. 3 books. Over 400 pages. All in one collection!

"An eye-wateringly expensive watch is found discarded on the land days prior to a dead body turning up. "Sister" Jane Arnold sets out to find the connection between the two, with a little help from her friend-both two legged and four-in this transportive mystery from New York Times bestselling author Rita Mae Brown"--

"After a traumatic climbing accident, well-known Alpinist Ingrid Berg has returned to the quaint Norwegian village that her family has called home for generations. She's now ready to put away her ice axe and take over the management of the Glitter Peak Lodge from her aging grandmother, who's no longer up to the task. With Christmas rapidly approaching, guests are expected from both Norway and abroad, and Ingrid is welcomed as the inn's savior. But within short order of Ingrid's return, complications arise. Leaking pipes. Last-minute cancellations. The resurfacing of a long-buried mystery. And the return of two men from Ingrid's past. Will Ingrid be able to keep the inn alive, or will her family's legacy be lost forever? The ultimate feel-good holiday treat, Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge explores the healing power of family and home, and the magical bonds of community and traditions. Set up like an advent calendar with twenty-four chapters, each set on a different day in December leading up to Christmas, it can be enjoyed one chapter a day or devoured in one sitting"--

The biggest debut of 2024 and a hilarious mystery with a killer hook. Perfect for fans of Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building.FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE'D BE MURDERED...SHE WAS RIGHT.In 1965, seventeen-year-old Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day she'd be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead. For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder. When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions. Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?

Zwei Frauen mit einem mörderischen Problem … und einer Lösung: Klaus muss wechEin humorvoller Kriminalfall für Fans vom Friesland KrimiVeronika ist der größte Fan der Krimi-Serie Friesenwache und will endlich einen Urlaub im ostfriesischen Leer verbringen. Komischerweise fehlt aber der schöne Strand, den sie aus der Fernsehserie kennt und dank der Wegbeschreibungen des alten Seebären Fiete verläuft sie sich im Nirgendwo. Dabei beobachtet sie in der Dämmerung, wie jemand mit Schubkarre und Rasenmäher-Traktor eine Person transportiert. Veronika kann sich keinen Reim darauf machen, bis sie in der Zeitung von einem skurrilen Leichenfund im Rheiderland liest. Als sie mit ihrer Entdeckung zur Polizei geht, glaubt die ihr natürlich kein Wort und denkt, die Touristin aus Bayern will sich bloß wichtig machen. Da hat Veronika endgültig die Nase voll von Ostfriesland, doch ausgerechnet Seebär Fiete steht ihr zur Seite und gemeinsam macht sich das ungleiche Duo auf Spurensuche …Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Ein fesselndes Abenteuer für alle, die nach einer originellen Mischung aus Krimi und Humor suchen!"„Dieser Cosy-Crime hat alles, was man sich wünschen kann: eine packende Handlung, sympathische Charaktere und eine Prise Lokalkolorit."„Spannung, Humor und Ostfriesland-Flair in einem!"„Ein Lesegenuss, der die Neugier bis zur letzten Seite aufrechterhält!"

Spontaner Gefriertod und hässliche Geheimnisse - Ein Fall für Pech & Schwäfel!Ein weiterer skurriler Cosy Crime nach dem Audible Original jetzt auch als E-BookDie Vorfreude der Bürgermeisterin ist groß: Della DeLorain, die angesagte Kölner Influencerin, kommt nach Niederteerbach und verspricht PR-Glanz für den neuen Spa-Tempel. Alle schauen gebannt auf den Live-Stream, als die schöne Online-Diva die hochmoderne Eisbox betritt. Ebenso live sind alle dabei, als Della plötzlich als schockgefrostete Eisskulptur ihr tragisches Ende findet. Die tödliche Show ist kaum vorüber, da ist Maike schon am Tatort und stellt fest: die Box wurde manipuliert! Und Zoe Schwäfels Obduktion bringt noch mehr Ungereimtheiten ans Licht. Die Befragungen zeigen, dass das einflussreiche Videosternchen nicht gerade beliebt war. Ihre Mitarbeiter wirken über ihr frühes Ableben nicht wirklich betrübt, und dann erhielt Della auch noch regelmäßig Drohbriefe. Während die schöne Fassade der erkalteten Influencerin weiter bröckelt, bereiten sich alle auf die große Geburtsparty vor: Alles Gute zum 40. Maike!Weitere Titel dieser ReiheDie Tote in der Wand (ISBN: 9783987780820)Der tote Berliner (ISBN: 9783987780844)Der Tote im Sand (ISBN: 9783987780851)Tot im Wald (ISBN: 9783987786990)Tot im Pool (ISBN: 9783987787003)Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Fans von humorvollen Krimis sollten bei der Reihe unbedingt zuschlagen."„Kurzweilig, spannend und definitiv eine Empfehlung wert!"„Eine meiner liebsten Cosy Crime-Reihen, die Mischung aus Spannung und Humor gelingt hier perfekt."„Die Ermittlungsarbeit von Maike und Zoe sorgt für großartige Unterhaltung."

If there's one thing more dangerous than fireworks, it's dating.My only reason for spending the Fourth of July in Idaho was to try dating Brittany Asato. But lying facedown on the floor while the vacation home gets ransacked isn't romantic. Definitely not the date I had in mind.That break-in wrecked my simple lunch. How am I supposed to relax if I expect trouble behind every tree?I have to know who did this. But how do you juggle dating with crime-solving? There's a reason I've stayed single.Holt Jacobs isn't for everyone. He's a sarcastic introvert who can never get quite enough coffee. Becoming a sarcastic sleuth was unexpected, but as an engineer, Holt is used to solving puzzles.

When tragedy strikes the Bryce Beach Public Library, the choice is clear for librarian Sunshine Baker: solve the mystery or lose her job.Despite having no prior sleuthing experience, Sunshine feels uniquely qualified due to her ninja YA librarian skills and all those Nancy Drew books she read as a kid. With the help of children's librarian Molly Simmons and cataloguer Evangeline Dupree, Sunshine and her colleagues scour Bryce Beach for suspects, clues, and the stolen treasure.Can she and her squad recover the proceeds from the library's annual fundraising gala and Bryce Beach's most priceless historical artifact, the Bible with the town's founding fathers' signatures?But here's the most vexing question of all: could one of Sunshine's colleagues be a backstabbing traitor out to destroy the library? As Sunshine always says, "Jesus, take the wheel!"

Da en mand falder død om i Julie Cavallos konditori, bliver den nyskilte kvinde chokeret.Normalt kan hun bage sig ud af det meste, men ikke denne gang. Selv om betjentene ved Beldoc Gendarmeri afskriver Maurice Sauvers død som et hjertestop, har Julie en mistanke om, at Maurice er blevet forgiftet, og at der ligger mere bag hans død.Hvad skal Julie gøre? Hun er selvfølgelig ligeglad med risikoen, og derfor går hun i gang med at efterforske Maurices død. Med sig har hun sin excentriske bedstemor, sarkastiske søster og nørdede souschef. Men det viser sig at blive sværere end først antaget for amatørdetektiverne, da der ikke er nogen beviser eller spor … og snart heller ikke nogen krop.Kan en konditor i en lille by løse den perfekte forbrydelse?Den morderiske macaron er første bog i serien Privatdetektiv Julie Cavallo. En ægte hyggekrimi med tvist og humor sat i et fransk landskab med lavendelmarker, duften af friskbagt brød og mord.

"PERFECT WHODUNIT. LIKEABLE CHARACTERS AND GREAT PLOT TWISTS... ANOTHER MUST READ!"-Debra H. Goldstein, Author of the Sarah Blair mysteriesThe season of Epiphany is in full swing at Gwenafwy Abbey when ten new nuns from a convent in Los Angeles join the community of Anglican sisters in Wales. They bring energy, youthful enthusiasm, and more electronic equipment than Sister Agatha could have imagined. The arrival of the new nuns brings something else to the Abbey-a bit of unexpected notoriety. Claire MacDonagh, an ambitious young reporter for The Church Times, interviews the new sisters for a feature story. Murder is the last thing on anyone's mind when Claire is found dead on the beach, her mobile phone in the sand. A tragic death, says Constable Barnes. A selfie gone bad. Meanwhile, Sister Agatha is unconvinced and puts on her detective's hat. Clues abound including the mysterious discovery of a missing key baked into the king's cake for the feast of Epiphany. Sister Agatha's tangled list of suspects includes even the abbey's residents - and the beloved archbishop of Wales. Worst of all are her worries about the abbey's beloved Shetland pony, Bartimaeus, who may be reaching the end of a noble life. Time is running out as Sister Agatha uncovers a shocking reality. Will she reveal the truth hidden in an ancient document before it is too late?In Abide With Me, Jane Willan blends cozy Welsh village, sparkling humor, and enough action to keep pages turning.

"Ever since Thanksgiving, when an engagement ring in a velvet box--and no gift tag--was left behind, Poppy and her pals have been left with an unsolved mystery. But at least this mystery isn't the kind that involves murder. That all changes when the body of a fish supplier is discovered in the kitchen of her ex's restaurant--and he's frozen, not fresh. For once, it's not Poppy who tripped over the corpse, yet she can't escape being drawn in since the victim has a note taped to him reading Get Poppy. Figures--an engagement ring isn't labeled, but the dead guy is addressed to her. Now, while Aunt Ginny plans a tree-trimming party and pressures Poppy to decode a mysterious old diary, the amateur sleuth is asked to 'unofficially' go undercover at the restaurant to help the police"--

"With the holiday season in full swing, food and cocktails columnist and restaurateur Hayley Powell has lots to check off her last-minute to-do list. Not included is the sudden arrival of her father, who hasn't been in the picture since she believed in Santa Claus. Dwight Jordan's presence in Bar Harbor might just be the unwanted gift that keeps on giving--especially after he becomes the top suspect in a case of yuletide murder"--

"In a triumph for Mia's catering business and cooking school, Mia's Morsels is chosen to host a fall festival event in their Idaho mountain town--which means managing a bunch of stage moms and their social-media obsessed daughters as they get ready for the big beauty contest. There's a lot riding on the results of the Harvest Moon Festival--it's where the winning family receives an inside track to coven power. But after one stage mom is found dead, and another winds up in the hospital, the coven suspects magical meddling"--

When Charlie accepts an invitation for a potluck Thanksgiving feast, she immediately decides to bring dessert. Homemade pies, of course.And they look so delicious that two of the guests decide to sneak a few bites before the meal.Which wouldn't be an issue, except they both end up dead!Obviously, Charlie didn't poison the pies, but that's not how it appears. Can she solve the case in time to save the day?Meet Charlie. Better known as "Aunt Charlie" from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She's back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.

"Contractor Shannon Hammer hopes for a peaceful Christmas with her fiancâe, Mac, until murder throws a wrench in her holiday plans in a brand-new installment of the USA Today bestselling Fixer-Upper Mystery Series. Christmas has come to Lighthouse Cove, but business hasn't slowed down for Shannon Hammer. She's been contracted to renovate a local hotel owned by the Garrisons, a family that's so devoted to the holidays they serve a seven-course dinner every night from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Last year's festivities featured a train that transported guests around the breathtaking Cliffside property. This year, Shannon and her crew have been commissioned to build a Victorian-style carnival midway with games and prizes galore. Everyone in town loves the hotel's spirit, except the Garrisons' children and their spouses, who are hum-bugged by the money being wasted on holiday cheer while their inheritance goes up the chimney. Things turn nasty when a mischief-maker close to the family is found dead. It's up to Shannon and Mac to catch a sinister Scrooge before all of Lighthouse Cove receives coal for Christmas"--

"During the most wonderful time of the year, famous author Helen Monroe arrives in Briar Creek to be the writer in residence, but her 'bah humbug' attitude excludes her from the many holiday celebrations the town residents enjoy. To try to spread some Christmas cheer, library director Lindsey Norris invites the new writer in town to join her crafternoon club. Helen politely refuses, and when an altercation happens between Helen and another patron, Lindsey begins to suspect the author has been keeping to herself for a reason. Another newcomer, Jackie Lewis, reveals she's visiting Briar Creek to be near Helen because she believes they are destined to meet. Having dealt with a stalker in the past, Lindsey feels compelled to tell Helen about Jackie, as she suspects that Helen is unaware her 'number one' fan is in town. When Jackie's body is later discovered in the town's park beneath the holiday-light display with a copy of Helen's latest manuscript in her hand, the reclusive novelist becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her self-proclaimed mega fan"--