Publisher's Synopsis
The sixteenth book in Melanie Jackson's bestselling Chloe Boston Cozy Mystery Series is a 27k word collection of 5 holiday short stories.
"Melanie Jackson is a talent to watch."-WritersWrite.com In "Mystery in the Footlights" someone is trying to sabotage the Hope Falls Halloween production of Macbeth. Fortunately Chloe is working on constructing the sets so she is available to apprehend the villain. In "Over the River" Chloe and Alex must battle the local wildlife for their dinner when they decide to celebrate Thanksgiving in an aunt's remote cabin in the woods. In "The Dentist" Chloe has to make an emergency visit to the dentist to fix a cracked molar. While in the dentist's chair she uncovers a mystery which could endanger more than her dental work. In "A Christmas without Carol" Chloe, Alex, and her parents spend Christmas with Chloe's uncle who is recently widowed. Through three encounters, past, present, and future, he learns the meaning of Christmas and changes his life forever. In "For Whom the Bells Toll" Chloe and Alex spend New Years Eve solving a mystery in a secluded castle which has been redecorated for charity. Come spend the holidays with Chloe this year. You'll be happy you did. If you are a fan of Nancy Pickard or Susan Conant you are going to love the cozy hometown feel of Moving Violation. REVIEWS "I was delighted to find Chloe Boston and all of Melanie Jackson's series."
-Connie Shelton, author of the Charlie Parker and Samantha Sweet Mystery Series "I fell in love with Chloe Boston; she's an enormous spirit in a tiny package, and endearingly human. Go Chloe!"
-Lisa Cach, author of "Wake Unto Me" FURTHER PRAISE "A wickedly sexy tale!"
-Christine Feehan, New York Times Bestselling Author (on The Selkie) "... delivers sizzling romance and ghoulish thrills at a breathtaking clip."
-Publishers Weekly (on Traveler) "Readers of Laurel K. Hamilton will enjoy this complex tale..."
-Booklist (on Still Life) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Melanie Jackson is the award-winning author of more than fifty novels, novellas and poems published in various languages. She lives with her writer husband, her bossy cat and spoiled dog in the Sierra foothills where it is almost impossible to grow pumpkins (or anything else the deer like). Besides gardening, she is involved with animal charities. Three times nominated for RT's Reviewers' Choice Award. Twice nominated for RT's Lifetime Achievement Award. ***If you're looking for other books in the Chloe Boston Mystery Series, simply search for "Chloe Boston". ***
You might also enjoy the Butterscotch Jones Mystery Series by the same author. Search for "Butterscotch Jones".
