The Saint in the Holly

by Kristy E. Carter

When the saintly Tabby Cullman turns up dead under some holly shrubs, there are no indications that it is anything but a tragedy. The only person who thinks otherwise is Harry Pierson, Tabby’s assistant, who insists to anyone who will listen that Tabby was murdered and he knows who did it. While Leo is forced to look into all the claims coming in, Penelope finds herself drawn into helping Harry when the police fail to take Harry’s ravings seriously. Things get even more complicated for Penelope when Mabel ends up in the investigation as well. Mabel might be a lot of things, but Penelope cannot see the woman as a killer. Things would be a lot simpler if Penelope’s Cousin Bradley were not in the way, and if Leo would stop treating Penelope like she was going to break any moment. Can Penelope figure out the mystery of Tabby’s death and save Fall Creek’s holiday season?

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 30, 2018

About the author

Kristy is a bestselling author of 10+ books in the Urban Fantasy and Cozy Mystery genres. She weaves tales set in worlds that look very much like the everyday reality outside readers' doors and helps them see the mystery that can lie behind that ordinary appearance.

When Kristy is not writing books for herself, she helps other authors strive to get their books finished as a freelance writer and editor with over a decade's worth of experience. Her passion for helping authors find their stories comes from how writing helped her through the rough times, and she wants other writers to have that solace as well.

Find Kristy on Social Media:

Facebook: @authorkristyecarter
Twitter: @KristyECarter

Reviews

[Valorie Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Losing weight and jealous men!!!!

10 stars!!!!
Penelope gets caught up in a love triangle, when a friend asked for help because almost the whole town could be suspects.
A know-it-all woman in town could not be wrong about anything and she let people know what she thought. Someone could not take it anymore and did something about it.
Green smoothies are what she was drinking to keep her new man, but the ex was depressed about it.
Now the death was considered natural causes, but Mabel, a member of the play house working on a play with Tabitha, she was head of Paws and Claws rescue centers.
I love this series.
You will love this book. ENJOY!!!!

[Krystyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little mystery, a little romance

A sweet read. It's almost christmas but a death of a local woman makes it feel sombre. Especially as her assistant keeps stressing she was murdered even though the autopsy has come back with a natural death. She gets pulled into investigating the death. Rows and changes of behaviour in the dead woman lead her to think that maybe something untoward had actually happened. Did the new diet have anything to do with it? A sombre plot with a twist at the end and a happy ending.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short little Christmas story was a fun way to spend an afternoon. It kept you wondering who was actually lying and who was telling the truth till the end. And I liked all the characters, even though there was this very annoying busy-body at the end that I wanted to slap some sense into.

[Jackie Linkous · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute little cozy to pass the time. I enjoy these short books for reading when I don't have much time. The characters are fun, the relationships are realistic, and as always these types of books make me miss living in a small town!

[Leona Ezekiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

I really enjoyed this book and liked the story line. It is exciting and down to earth. It makes for an interesting read from start to finish. I must say I really enjoyed it.

[Shanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

What a great book! Fun easy reads that fill your time when waiting for the Dr or on your commute. Please do yourself a favor get all of these books!

[Gabi Eagon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Green fields mystery. Book 3

New author for me. A simple interesting story with a few laughs. Friends and neighbors that inserted themselves into the mystery. A quick read.

[Gail Jeziorski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

It was okay. A nice cozy mystery with a Christmas theme, did feel some of the characters could have been expanded on a little but overall a pleasant way to pass the time.

[Angel Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read. Fairly average. Was pretty easy to figure out who the murder was.

[Olivia Raybon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book

Really good for fans of Christmas. Enjoyed the mystery.
I would like to try some more of the authors books.

[Liz Whelan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a Fabulous book by Kristy E. Carter. The whole book series is Fantastic. I encourage all mystery lovers to read the Greene Field Mystery Books by Kristy E. Carter. You will enjoy them.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet. Not much of a mystery this time.

[Donna B. Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good 👍

Great little cozy mystery. Characters are likeable, warm and loyal. Plot was interesting flowed well and was well thought out. Satisfying conclusion

[Rosiekunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun Read

A very mysterious and fun story. Keeps ya on your toes. I loved every bit of it! Especially that Penelope and Sorrel were cousins.

[Ilene G> · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice Christmas mystery.

A short and nice mystery. I like the characters , except for the annoying busy body. The pace is good.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Characters and setting are really good. The interaction between the characters makes you feel like you are there. Can't wait to read more.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute short story that is just the right length for an afternoon break.

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[Lucrecia Tolbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book did not skip on painting vivid images of each scene while reading. The characters quickly draw in the reader. This was a fun and quick read. Can't wait to read the next in the series.