USA Today bestselling author Trixie Silvertale's new paranormal cozy mystery is a delight!
Santa's sweet-natured daughter Cindy left the North Pole to experience life in the human world but continues to get more than she bargained for in this super cozy whodunnit!
Silvertale's books have become some of my favorite comfort reads. I can always count on them for escapist fun and an intriguing mystery. This series hits all the right notes for me: a charming small town, a fun premise, a likable sleuth, a wise and witty animal companion, a paranormal element, humor, and puzzling mysteries.
Cindy is sweet, innocent, and a fish out of water. She is learning about life in the human world with help from her father's trusted Arctic fox, Artikoa. We learn more about him in this book. He is a unique, magical creature and something of an enigma even to Cindy herself, and I enjoy their dynamic and banter. Cindy's love interest, Keith, is also a fantastic character, and the way he responds to her naivety is adorable, even though he doesn't know who she really is yet. I also enjoy the cameos from Santa himself,
The magic and creatures in this series are intriguing, and the world-building progresses with each installment. The revelations about the magic add a fun layer to the plot, balancing well with the romance and mystery. Well-written and fast-paced, this is a delightfully cozy way to spend an afternoon. Delicious recipes are included, and I cannot wait to see where Silvertale takes these characters next.
Thank you to the author for my gifted review copy!
My steep was Cozy Comfort from Simpson & Vail: black tea, organic cinnamon pieces, orange blossoms, and black walnut flavor. This is one of my faves through Fall and Winter!
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS:
Santa’s daughter is happily settling into her life as a baker. Could a fresh murder burn her biscuits?
Cindy Claus loves exploring the human world and baking amazing treats. She should be bubbling over when her aging landlord takes her under his wing and promises to leave her the bakery in his will. However, before she can stir up a celebration, her patron collapses, dead, like a bad soufflé.
With suspicion instantly falling on the budding baker, Cindy must rely on her fragile new friendships and her father’s trusted arctic fox. She’ll have to sidestep local law enforcement as she gathers crumbs, and one wrong move could crush her dreams…
Can Cindy find the proof she needs, or will this villain punch down her last hope?
Apple Dumpling Murder is the second book in the festive paranormal cozy series, Christmas Catastrophe Mysteries. If you like kind-hearted heroines, furry sidekicks, and a dash of mistletoe magic, then you’ll love Trixie Silvertale’s seasonal secrets.
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