The Candy Cane Catastrophe: a Small Town Christmas in July Cozy Mystery Series in July Cozy Mystery Series

Christmas in July Never Tasted So Deadly…In Peppermint Falls, Christmas comes twice a year—but this July, it’s bringing murder. When candy chemist Penny Pepperton discovers her mentor Walter Cinnamon dead in her laboratory, her perfectly crafted world shatters like peppermint brittle. With a revolutionary extraction method missing and suspicious competitors circling, Penny quickly becomes the prime suspect in a death that’s anything but sweet.Determined to clear her name, Penny and her tech-savvy niece Holly unwrap layers of deception in their tight-knit community. From the rival scientist with academic jealousy to the mysterious European flavor consultant with hidden motives, everyone seems to have wanted a taste of Walt’s breakthrough. As the Christmas in July Festival continues around them, the pair must sift through candy-coated lies while dodging a killer who might be preparing a second deadly recipe.Time is melting away faster than chocolate in July, and the evidence points to someone with both scientific knowledge and access to Penny’s lab. With the town turning against her and festival-goers avoiding her booth, Penny must use every ounce of her analytical mind to identify the murderer before they strike again. In Peppermint Falls, the most dangerous secrets are the ones dusted with sugar—and this killer’s plan is crafted to absolute perfection.