Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen - (Year-Round Christmas Mystery) by Vicki Delany (Paperback)

About the Book

"As the owner of Mrs. Claus's Treasures, Merry Wilkinson knows how to decorate homes for the holidays. That's why she thinks her float in the semi-annual Santa Claus parade is a shoe-in for best in show. But when the tractor pulling Merry's float is sabotaged, she has to face facts: there's a Scrooge in Christmas Town. Merry isn't ready to point fingers, especially with a journalist in town writing a puff piece about Rudolph's Christmas spirit. But when she stumbles upon the reporter's body on a late night dog walk--and police suspect he was poisoned by a gingerbread cookie crafted by her best friend, Vicky-- Merry will have to put down the jingle bells and figure out who's really been grinching about town, before Vicky ends up on Santa's naughty list"--Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

In Rudolph, New York, it's Christmastime all year long. But this December, while the snow-lined streets seem merry and bright, a murder is about to ruin everyone's holiday cheer in the first Year-Round Christmas mystery.

As the owner of Mrs. Claus's Treasures, Merry Wilkinson knows how to decorate homes for the holidays. That's why she thinks her float in the semi-annual Santa Claus parade is a shoe-in for best in show. But when the tractor pulling Merry's float is sabotaged, she has to face facts: there's a Scrooge in Christmas Town.

Merry isn't ready to point fingers, especially with a journalist in town writing a puff piece about Rudolph's Christmas spirit. But when she stumbles upon the reporter's body on a late night dog walk--and police suspect he was poisoned by a gingerbread cookie crafted by her best friend, Vicky--Merry will have to put down the jingle bells and figure out who's really been grinching about town, before Vicky ends up on Santa's naughty list...

Review Quotes

Praise for the Year-Round Christmas Mysteries

"Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen is a delightful story set in Rudolph, NY a festive Christmas town that really knows how to make the season sparkle for its visitors. Delaney pens a humorous tinsel covered tale that made me laugh out loud even while keeping me guessing. Merry Wilkinson is feisty and fun and I can not wait to join her on her next case."--New York Times Bestselling Author Jenn McKinlay

"Witty writing, an unexpected solution, and truly likable characters ensure that the appeal of this holiday-themed series will last long past the Yule season."--Kings River Life Magazine

"Delightful...Full of holiday glitter and charm right out of a Currier and Ives painting. I enjoyed every word of it."--Open Book Society

"[A] promising new series."--Fresh Fiction

"This is a great holiday-themed cozy that is much needed and enjoyed."--A Cup of Tea and a Cozy

About the Author

Vicki Delany is the national bestselling author of the Year-Round Christmas Mysteries, the Constable Molly Smith Novels, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries, and, writing as Eva Gates, the Lighthouse Library Mysteries.