A Christmas conspiracy. Multiple Murders. A dogged detective who won’t quit! Great read! Definitely a short story, which I normally don’t enjoy but this book had just enough to keep me going! It had great suspense, intriguing, action, murder, mystery, fantastic characters, and some crazy moments! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

★★★★★

A short crime novella that dives straight into the action, KC’s latest case—the mysterious death of a local councilman—sets off a chilling series of murders. Baumgartner nails character development within just a few chapters, keeping the suspense high and the pace relentless. A fun and thoroughly enjoyable read!

Thank you to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and S.F. Baumgartner for the early copy of this holiday treat!

I’m generally not a huge fan of short stories/novellas, but I really did enjoy this one. It was fast paced and easy to follow and the action started from the beginning and continued throughout, so it never felt flat or boring. I enjoyed the plot and wouldn’t mind reading some full length books about the characters from this story. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next, and that’s what kept me reading. I look forward to more books from this author!

I did not like this book for many reasons. Mainly I did not care for the lead. The story line was boring and moved slowly. I have never read anything by this author before and probably will not again.

A novella about murders in Florida during the Christmas season.
Detective Kc Cassidy is charged with finding the killer of a local councilman - and her job is on the line. Then more bodies stack up. She has quite a bit of work before her.
Then a twist puts her in the cross hairs and this becomes very personal.
There isn't a lot about the Christmas season in the book but the setting in Florida isn't the most traditional setting. It is a nice story if you need a little bit of mystery to get you through the holidays

S. F. Baumgartner does not disappoint in the nouvella "Christmas Murders: A Mystery". Fast-paced, action-packed, engaging characters. Just wish it had been a full-length novel. Maybe this is the beginning of a new series????

Releases Nov. 26th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

*Christmas Murders: A Mystery* by S.F. Baumgartner is an engaging psychological thriller set during the holiday season. The plot kicks off when a councilman is found dead just before Christmas, propelling the protagonist, KC, into a high-stakes investigation. As she digs deeper, more bodies appear, each connected to a complex web of intrigue that threatens her career. Baumgartner weaves themes of suspense and community against a festive backdrop, making for a thrilling read that keeps you guessing until the end.