Mrs. Claus and the Fatal Figgy Pudding - Abby McCree Mystery by Liz Ireland Paperback

Book Synopsis

It's a hectic holiday season for April Claus as she juggles everything from her Santaland duties to stage managing a community production of The Christmas Carol to sleuthing out who's behind an actor's fatal finale--all while caring for a very special delivery...

"Dear Mrs. Claus, I know you have a good heart. Please take care of baby August." When April finds the poignant note accompanying an infant elf left at Castle Kringle's door, she's filled with emotion--and questions. After all, there's an orphanage in Christmastown. And how is it that the baby's name uniquely echoes her own? Despite her packed schedule, April is determined to care for little Augie while searching for answers. But one more drama is yet to come . . .

It's curtains for the actor playing Tiny Tim when he keels over dead after eating April's specially made figgy pudding. Distraught, April is at least relieved to learn that Castle Kringle's kitchen didn't make the deadly dollop of rum sauce responsible. But whodunit? The imperious director who wanted a casting change? The eager understudy? One of the surprising number of Santaland's aspiring thespian elves?
Ignoring shady rumors swirling that Augie is secretly hers, April puts the baby on her hip and sets out to solve both mysteries. And as she digs deeper behind the scenes, the truth might just change all the Claus family's Christmases to come . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for The Mrs. Claus Mystery series:

"April's efforts to protect Santaland's secret by pretending the magic place is actually part of Canada--for example, camouflaging the elves' pointy ears with a variety of scarves and hats and playing Anne Murry and Celine Dion songs instead of the usual Christmas tunes--have a certain zany charm." --Kirkus Reviews on Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine

"The sequel to Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys is another delightful mystery filled with humor and mishaps." --Library Journal on Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine

"The whimsical world of Santaland will delight readers." --Aunt Agatha's on Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine

"A bonanza for whimsy fans everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews on Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys

"Ireland's third 'Mrs. Claus' title is a fresh take on a Christmas cozy. It's a delightful mix of humor, technology, and murder in an unconventional mystery." --Library Journal on Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves

"Ireland's bizarre series conceit works, a tribute to her deft juggling of sleuthing and satire. Fans of Leigh Perry's Family Skeleton mysteries will be tickled." --Publishers Weekly on Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves

"Entertaining...Fans of offbeat, humorous cozies will clamor for more." --Publishers Weekly on Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide

"Multiple plot twists, quirky characters, plenty of humor, and the lovingly described, magical Santaland distinguish this entertaining cozy." --Booklist on Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide

"Brings the Christmas cozy to dizzying new heights of cuteness." --Kirkus Reviews on Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide

"Exceptional...This fun, well-plotted mystery is the perfect holiday entertainment." --Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW for Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings

"A funny mix of mystery, the holidays and a crime noir story, this will be perfect with some hot chocolate." --The Parkersburg News and Sentinel

"The perfect cozy mystery read for the Christmas season!" --Fresh Fiction

"Put on an extra sweater while reading this tale of the land of ice and snow, where ice sculptures never melt. The descriptions are so good, readers will long for a mug of hot chocolate and a few Christmas cookies." --Kings River Life Magazine

About the Author

Liz Ireland is the author of many works of women's fiction, romance, and mystery. She also writes under the names Elizabeth Bass and Liz Freeland. Like her character April Claus, Liz spends too much time in concert bands. Originally from the United States, she now lives on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. She's currently working on the next Mrs. Claus mystery. Visit her at LizIreland.Wordpress.com.