Christmas Murders: A Mystery

A novella about murders in Florida during the Christmas season.
Detective Kc Cassidy is charged with finding the killer of a local councilman - and her job is on the line. Then more bodies stack up. She has quite a bit of work before her.
Then a twist puts her in the cross hairs and this becomes very personal.
There isn't a lot about the Christmas season in the book but the setting in Florida isn't the most traditional setting. It is a nice story if you need a little bit of mystery to get you through the holidays

S. F. Baumgartner does not disappoint in the nouvella "Christmas Murders: A Mystery". Fast-paced, action-packed, engaging characters. Just wish it had been a full-length novel. Maybe this is the beginning of a new series????

Releases Nov. 26th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A Christmas conspiracy. Multiple Murders. A dogged detective who won’t quit! Great read! Definitely a short story, which I normally don’t enjoy but this book had just enough to keep me going! It had great suspense, intriguing, action, murder, mystery, fantastic characters, and some crazy moments! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

★★★★★

A short crime novella that dives straight into the action, KC’s latest case—the mysterious death of a local councilman—sets off a chilling series of murders. Baumgartner nails character development within just a few chapters, keeping the suspense high and the pace relentless. A fun and thoroughly enjoyable read!

Thank you to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and S.F. Baumgartner for the early copy of this holiday treat!

I’m generally not a huge fan of short stories/novellas, but I really did enjoy this one. It was fast paced and easy to follow and the action started from the beginning and continued throughout, so it never felt flat or boring. I enjoyed the plot and wouldn’t mind reading some full length books about the characters from this story. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next, and that’s what kept me reading. I look forward to more books from this author!

Detective Kylie "KC" Cassidy's career wilts like a thirsty poinsettia in the Florida heat in Christmas Murders: A Mystery by S.F. Baumgartner.

When a councilman is found dead during Christmas week, KC must solve this high-profile case before the New Year's Eve fireworks or face unemployment.
As she delves deeper, more bodies surface like unwanted gifts. KC is running out of time, and the clock is ticking down like a twisted Advent calendar.

The book is a novella and a quick read. I liked the plot, and the story was fairly fast-paced. Christmas Murders is a good psychological thriller.

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Tightly wound plot with lots of suspense, moderately developed characters and emphasis on a sometimes-clandestine investigation.
Hope this is KC Cassidy Mysteries 0.5!
I requested and reviewed a free temporary uncorrected proof copy from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. Thank you!
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This book was a real page-turner, delivering a fast-paced and action-driven story that included drugs, a high-level mole, and another murder. I was always left in suspense, unsure of what would unfold next. I really connected with the characters, especially KC, and now I’m eager to explore more about this intriguing character. The novella was filled with unexpected twists that kept me guessing right until the last moment.

Thank You NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for allowing me to review this ARC

This book was a very fast read. Saying that, it did manage to fit a whole lot of plot into very few pages! Starting with a murder, it became a full on investigation complete with corruption and moles in the police. Definitely worth a read, especially if you have a short time to fill. It was like reading a whole thick book in a fraction of the time!