Death by Decoration: a Holiday Hounds Mystery Holiday Hounds Mysteries Book

When beloved town Santa Eugene Fletcher collapses during Pinecrest Hollow’s annual tree-lighting ceremony, Christmas shop owner Holly Brennan watches in horror as holiday cheer transforms into tragedy. The jolly postal worker’s death is ruled a poisoning, and suddenly everyone who donated decorations to the festive event falls under suspicion. With her golden retriever Murphy by her side and dozens of mislabeled gift boxes at the center of the investigation, Holly realizes her shop’s reputation—and her own safety—may be on the line.

As Holly digs deeper into the mystery, she discovers that Eugene had been quietly investigating something far more sinister than holiday mischief. The switched donation boxes, the threatening notes, and the web of secrets surrounding the victim all point to someone who planned the perfect murder in plain sight. With her best friend Vanessa providing moral support and Murphy’s nose detecting clues the police might miss, Holly races to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. But asking questions in a small town where everyone has something to hide proves more dangerous than she ever imagined.

From stolen ornaments to poisoned cocoa, Holly must untangle a mystery wrapped in tinsel and tied with deadly ribbon. Can she and Murphy sniff out the killer before Christmas cheer turns into another tragedy? Or will this be one investigation that proves fatal for Pinecrest Hollow’s most determined amateur sleuth?