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A Corpse Among the Carolers (A Food Blogger Mystery) by Debra Sennefelder
A Corpse Among the Carolers (A Food Blogger Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
7th in Series
Setting – Connecticut
Publisher : Beyond the Page Publishing (November 12, 2024)
Paperback : 226 pages
Hope Early is fully immersed in the spirit of the Christmas season, until the sounds of joyful carolers are silenced by the words “Ho-ho-homicide” . . .
Food blogger Hope Early always gets a hearty holiday laugh from knowing that the weeks leading up to Christmas are as frantic as they are festive. But in spite of everything she has to do, the one thing she always has time for is the annual Jingle Bell Stroll, a night when the community gathers to sing their hearts out and enjoy each other’s company. This year’s caroling feels especially heartwarming, until the final note lands with a thud when Hope finds the body of the man who’d volunteered to play Santa, a knife plunged into his back.
With virtually the whole town present at the caroling, the list of suspects seems endless. It doesn’t take long, though, for both Hope and the police to turn a sharp eye on the victim’s bitter and vindictive ex-wife, along with his new wife, who may have been after his money. Then Hope unearths a clue that suggests the dead man may have been hiding a sordid past and connections to unseemly characters. But as she closes in on the killer, they’re determined to wring her neck before she can ring in the new year . . .
Includes tasty and toasty holiday recipes!
Author Guest Post
“Bringing Joy with Christmas Eve Cookie Deliveries: A Heartwarming Holiday Tradition”
Who can resist homemade cookies, especially at Christmas? Hope Early, the main character of my Food Blogger Mystery series, finds pure joy in baking and sharing her delicious creations with friends and family. When the holiday season arrives, she ties on her favorite festive apron and goes to work, filling her kitchen with warmth and the aroma of one of her favorite holiday traditions.
“Write what you know” is advice every writer hears, and it’s exactly what I followed when I began the Food Blogger mystery series. Hope and I share a few things in common, especially our love for baking cookies. For years, I’ve spent the Christmas season baking batch after batch, arranging them on trays wrapped in cellophane and tied with big, plaid bows. Delivering those homemade treats has always been a holiday highlight. So when I started brainstorming A Corpse Among the Carolers, I knew that on Christmas Eve, Hope would carry on this tradition, spreading cheer through her own cookie deliveries.
I’d love to share a little snippet from A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS, where Hope is out delivering her beloved Christmas cookies.
Her first stop? The Jefferson Police Department, as was tradition. Ever since returning to her hometown, delivering her holiday cookies to the officers had become a cherished annual ritual. While it once provided an additional reason to see Ethan, she now anticipated a brief visit with Sam, assuming he was on duty that day.
Hope followed the familiar path to the police station, entering the utilitarian lobby. At the front desk, Chuck, the eager-eyed dispatcher and younger brother of one of her high school classmates, greeted her with a hopeful grin.
“Are those the famous Christmas cookies I’ve been hearing about all week?” he inquired, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.
“I’m not sure about the famous part, but yes, they are,” Hope said.
“You’re being too modest. My sister says that you are a big-time blogger, and you’re writing a cookbook. How cool is that?” Chuck leaned closer with keen interest. “If you ever need a taste tester, I’m your guy.”
Hope’s cheeks warmed at Chuck’s flattery. She never thought of herself as a “big-time blogger.” But it was interesting how others perceived her. Especially her former classmates.
“I appreciate the offer.” Hope chuckled. “Now, is Detective Reid working today?”
“He sure is. Let me give him a heads-up,” Chuck replied, reaching for the phone as Hope turned away from the counter. She didn’t have to wait long.
“Good morning, Hope,” Sam Reid greeted with a warm smile as he emerged from the inner offices. For the festive occasion, he had traded his usual tailored blazer for a bright red sweater layered over a crisp, white-collared shirt. “Merry Christmas.”
Thank you for visiting with me today and I hope you’ll enjoy A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS. Before you leave, I’d love for you to share what your favorite holiday tradition is.
About Debra Sennefelder
Debra Sennefelder is the acclaimed author of charming and suspenseful cozy mysteries set in small towns filled with intriguing characters and delightful pets. Based in Connecticut, Debra shares her home with her family and a lovable, slightly spoiled Shih Tzu. Her passion for mystery fiction, particularly cozy mysteries, inspires her to create engaging stories that blend crime-solving with delicious recipes and stylish fashion. She is the author of the Food Blogger Mystery series, the Resale Boutique Mystery series, and the Cookie Shop Mystery series. When she’s not plotting her next whodunit, you’ll find her baking sweet treats or indulging in a good book.
When she’s not reading, she enjoys cooking and baking and as a former food blogger, she is constantly taking photographs of her food. Yeah, she’s that person.
Born and raised in New York City, where she majored in her hobby of fashion buying, she now lives and writes in Connecticut with her writing companion, Connie.
She can be reached at De***@**************er.com
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A Corpse Among the Carolers TOUR PARTICIPANTS
November 10 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
November 10 – Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder – REVIEW, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
November 11 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
November 11 – Frugal Freelancer – AUTHOR GUEST POST
November 12 – Cozy Up With Kathy – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
November 12 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
November 13 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
November 13 – Angel’s Book Nook – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
November 14 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
November 14 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
November 14 – Novels Alive – REVIEW
November 15 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
November 15 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
November 16 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT
November 16 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT
November 17 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
November 17 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
November 18 – Christa Reads and Writes – REVIEW
November 19 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – AUTHOR GUEST POST, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
November 19 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
November 20 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
November 20 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
November 20 – Melina’s Book Blog – REVIEW
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We have a beautiful song in Spanish called ‘Si la virgen fuera andina’, it’s about Jesus being born in Venezuela. It’s adorable and always reminds me of my Christmas as a kid in my home country (I do not live there anymore).
That sounds lovely!
I don’t have a favorite christmas carol.
Our favorite tradition is putting up the tree because all the ornaments have such wonderful memories attached to them.
Sounds like a great read.
My favorite Christmas carol is God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
I like Silent Night.
Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem is my favorite.
My favorite Christmas carol is Deck the Halls.
It would be great to win a ten dollar Amazon gift card. My fave Christmas carols are We Wish You A Merry Christmas, and So This Is Christmas. Thanks for having this giveaway.
carol of the bells
Silent Night, Holy Night by Sinead O’Connor
Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. Perfect for someone mourning losses that happened during this time of year.
My favorite is Silent Night!
My favorite Christmas Carol is O Holy Night.