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The Secret Santa Caper: Hickory Hills Cozy Mystery Novella Paperback – November 29, 2024
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Josie McCarthy, the resourceful owner of Novel Grounds book café, thought her biggest challenge this Christmas would be perfecting her signature peppermint mocha recipe. But when a shoplifting Santa at the town’s Christmas Market sets off a chain of events—including the shocking murder of a university professor—Josie stumbles headfirst into a web of secrets, scandal, and danger.
At the heart of the mystery lies a priceless ancient coin—a legendary artifact steeped in myth—that everyone seems to want, from rival archaeologists to shadowy figures with ties to international crime syndicates.
As Josie and her gang of amateur sleuths dig deeper, the stakes rise faster than her holiday coffee sales. There’s Holly, her cheerful best friend with a flair for uncovering gossip; Caleb, the broodingly handsome police deputy who’s as protective as he is infuriating; and a quirky cast of townsfolk who keep the charm—and chaos—alive. From encrypted university archives to a chaotic live Nativity play, Josie races against time to uncover the truth before someone else gets hurt.
With a mafia feud simmering and festive lights twinkling, rumors swirl about Josie’s supposed “love triangle” involving a dashing European duke and a grumpy small-town deputy. The holiday season has never been this dangerous—or this much fun.
The Secret Santa Caper is a quick, fun read packed with small-town charm, laugh-out-loud moments, and just the right touch of holiday romance.
Perfect for cozy mystery lovers, this novella delivers festive twists, warm friendships, and a dash of suspense—all in one delightful package.
Will Josie unwrap the truth behind the murder and the mysterious coin, or will this Christmas mystery leave her out in the cold?
- Print length137 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 29, 2024
- Dimensions5 x 0.35 x 8 inches
- ISBN-13979-8301305887
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- ASIN : B0DPCK6BX8
- Publisher : Independently published (November 29, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 137 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8301305887
- Item Weight : 7.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.35 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,807,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6,728 in Cozy Culinary Mysteries
- #9,286 in Holiday Fiction (Books)
- #41,471 in Women Sleuths (Books)
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About the author
Carolyn Maplewood is the author of Hickory Hills Cozy Murder Mysteries. She writes the kind of stories she loves to read—packed with small-town charm, quirky characters, sweet romance, and, of course, a deliciously puzzling mystery. She grew up in a small town in Missouri, and she still calls it home—just like the fictional characters in her cozy mysteries.
You can find her on Instagram:
@CarolynMaplewoodAuthor
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024I am liking this series. If you love small town charm, solid characters, and a good mystery, you will enjoy this book. Oh, and there is a dog and a coffee/book shop so even more to love!