The Hollyday Spirit single work   novella  
Is part of Dandelion Ponds Mysteries Beth Prentice , 2020 series - author novel (number 2 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2020... 2020 The Hollyday Spirit
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'How many Santa's does it take to commit a murder?

'Daisy Montgomery is stuck somewhere between life and death, leaving her spirit roaming Dandelion Ponds. One of the few people who can see her is super sexy Charlie O'Sullivan, a silver lining in an otherwise disarming existence.

'When Mrs. Baker, Daisy's neighbor, and faux grandmother, turns up in the morgue screaming she was murdered by Santa, Daisy is determined to find the killer so Mrs. Baker can rest in peace. Convincing Charlie to help her find out whodunit isn't difficult. Finding the murderous Santa amongst the town's resident Saint Nicks is!

'With Christmas Eve approaching and the annual Santa Contest about to bring more wannabe Santa's into Dandelion Ponds, time is running out for Daisy and Charlie to find the killer and reveal who was behind the beard before another body drops. This time, it could be Charlie's neck on the chopping board.

'The only thing Daisy is certain of is that Santa is definitely not on the 'nice' list.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

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    y separately published work icon Christmas Crackers Adelaide : Baywolf , 2020 20544252 2020 anthology novella

    A collection of Christmas stories connected to various cosy mystery series.

    Adelaide : Baywolf , 2020
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