Holly, jolly, and downright deadly-the third Santa Fe Cafe mystery unwraps surprises both naughty and nice ...It's the most picturesque time of theyear in Santa Fe, and Chef Rita Lafitte of Tres Amigas Cafe hopes the twinkling lights and tasty holiday treats will charm her visiting mom. Rita is also planning fun activities, such as watching her teenage daughter, Celia, perform in an outdoor Christmas play. What she doesn't plan for is murder. Rita discovers a dead actor during the premier performance but vows to keep clear of the case. Sleuthing would upset her mom. Besides, there's already a prime suspect, caught red-handed in his bloodied Santa suit. However, when the accused Santa's wife begs for assistance-and points out that Celia and other performers could be in danger-Rita can't say no. With the help of her elderly boss, Flori, and her coterie of rogue knitters, Rita strives to salvage her mother's vacation, unmask a murderer, and stop this festive season from turning even more fatal.
- ISBN10 0062382314
- ISBN13 9780062382313
- Publish Date 3 November 2016 (first published 25 October 2016)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 10 April 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Imprint William Morrow
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Pages 352
- Language English