Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide
(An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery)
by Lois Winston
About Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide
Cozy Mystery
8th in Series
Independently
Published
Print Length: 212
pages
Digital ASIN:
B07VG2QZXV
Two and a half weeks ago magazine crafts editor
Anastasia Pollack arrived home to find Ira Pollack, her
half-brother-in-law, had blinged out her home with enough Christmas
lights to rival Rockefeller Center. Now he’s crammed her small yard
with enormous cavorting inflatable characters. She and
photojournalist boyfriend (and possible spy) Zack Barnes pack up the
unwanted lawn decorations to return to Ira. They arrive to find his
yard the scene of an over-the-top Christmas extravaganza. His
neighbors are not happy with the animatronics, laser light show, and
blaring music creating traffic jams on their normally quiet street.
One of them expresses his displeasure with his fists before running
off.
In the excitement, the deflated lawn ornaments are
never returned to Ira. The next morning Anastasia once again heads to
his house before work to drop them off. When she arrives, she
discovers Ira’s attacker dead in Santa’s sleigh. Ira becomes the
prime suspect in the man’s murder and begs Anastasia to help clear
his name. But Anastasia has promised her sons she’ll keep her nose
out of police business. What’s a reluctant amateur sleuth to
do?
Christmas craft projects
included.
Review: If you are looking for a cute holiday themed cozy mystery, this is definitely the book for you. This is probably one of the most relaxing books I've read recently. By relaxing, I mean a book I could get lost in and just enjoy, which I did, immensely.
You have a family member who is basically going all Grizwald with the Christmas decorations much to the chagrin of the neighbors. You have some crazy in-laws and other assorted relatives too.
The wacky characters make for a fun read, especially when her half brother in law is a suspect in the murder of a man that wasn't to thrilled with his decorations.
There is so much to love about this book, including one of the errors at the beginning when Bea Arthur is referenced as Maude's character in the Golden Girls.
I loved Anastasia and her family, because they were so goofy, from her cougar mother to Ira and his unpleasant children. Oh and there's the ex-Marine that comes to whip Ira's kids into shape. He reminded me a bit of Ranger from the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
The holiday setting made this read even more fun
This was such a fun quick read and considering the length, I liked how the author wrapped up things without making it feel too hurried. I can't wait to read more of this series.
Rating: 4 flowers
Review: If you are looking for a cute holiday themed cozy mystery, this is definitely the book for you. This is probably one of the most relaxing books I've read recently. By relaxing, I mean a book I could get lost in and just enjoy, which I did, immensely.
You have a family member who is basically going all Grizwald with the Christmas decorations much to the chagrin of the neighbors. You have some crazy in-laws and other assorted relatives too.
The wacky characters make for a fun read, especially when her half brother in law is a suspect in the murder of a man that wasn't to thrilled with his decorations.
There is so much to love about this book, including one of the errors at the beginning when Bea Arthur is referenced as Maude's character in the Golden Girls.
I loved Anastasia and her family, because they were so goofy, from her cougar mother to Ira and his unpleasant children. Oh and there's the ex-Marine that comes to whip Ira's kids into shape. He reminded me a bit of Ranger from the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
The holiday setting made this read even more fun
This was such a fun quick read and considering the length, I liked how the author wrapped up things without making it feel too hurried. I can't wait to read more of this series.
Rating: 4 flowers
About Lois Winston
USA Today bestselling and
award-winning author Lois Winston writes
mystery, romance, romantic suspense, chick-lit, women’s fiction,
children’s chapter books, and nonfiction under her own name and her
Emma Carlyle pen name. Kirkus Reviews dubbed her
critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series,
“North Jersey’s more mature answer to Stephanie Plum.” In
addition, Lois is a former literary agent and an award-winning craft
and needlework designer who often draws much of her source material
for both her characters and plots from her experiences in the crafts
industry.
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1 comments:
Thanks so much for the wonderful review of Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book.
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