Dying to Celebrate

A Tourist Trap Mystery #4.25, 5.25, 5.5

by Lynn Cahoon

The first three holiday mini-mysteries in the New York Times bestselling Tourist Trap Mystery series, together for the first time!Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, knows better than anyone that Sunny South Cove, California, is the picture-perfect place to spend the holidays—solving murders . . .   ROCKETS’ DEAD GLARE   When the local volunteer fire chief is found buried in ashes, Jill will have to work quickly to nab a killer with a short fuse—or else everyone’s Fourth of July will end with a fizzle . . .   A DEADLY BREW   Jill and her friends gather for an overnight Halloween fright fest in an abandoned house. Sounds like fun until a ghost makes contact with Jill IRL.   SANTA PUPPY   Jill Gardner has volunteered to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party at Coffee, Books, and More. But when a dog owner mysteriously dies, it’s up to Jill to play Santa’s Little Crime Solver . . .   Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries   “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.” —Dru’s Book Musings                                                                                                         “Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.”—The Young Folks

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Cozy

497 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 24, 2020

About the author

NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, writes the Tourist Trap, Cat Latimer, Farm-to-Fork, Kitchen Witch, Survivors' Book Club, the Haunted Life, and the Bainbridge Island cozy mystery series. No matter where the mystery is set, readers can expect a fun ride Sign up for her newsletter at www.lynncahoon.com

Reviews

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun trip of short stories from Lynn Cahoon revolving around the holidays. I read them all, mostly in order, but sometimes reading them again together makes the books stand out even more. Good intros for new readers, fun faves for ardent fans. I recommend Cahoon's books for all cozy mystery lovers

[Jeanie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not generally a fan of novellas but I love the ones Lynn Cahoon writes for the Tourist Trap Mystery series and this compilation is a great way to get your hands one them. They present of with a slightly different experience than the novels in the series. In each of them we see Jill and Greg take a trip with friends. This provides us time with them as a couple and gives them a change to work together on a mystery. Each book is like a mini vacation for fans of the series.

The only negative for me was that they were written out of sequence so I had to shift mental gears since I started the series at the beginning and read every book as it came out. On the other hand, It didn’t take long to place each novella with what was happening when it was written. If you are fairly new to the series, grab this set now so you will be able to read them as you read the series but if you are already into the series, do not let that mental shift discourage you from spending this special time with our friends from South Cove.

[Colleendearborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revisiting this series with three novellas i had missed. I enjoy the humor, quirky characters, developing relationships, creative plots and the small-town and bookstore setting. I’m so glad someone mentioned this collection on Facebook, or I would have missed it.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realize that this would be a three-for-one when I requested it, but it was a fun short read.

[Nathalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unusual set up as this follows three of amateur sleuth, Jill Gardner, as she solves three mysteries, all during the holidays--Fourth of July, Halloween and Christmas, in three short stories. It's a great way to get acquainted with the author.

[Nancy TenBroeck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wrong designation.

I.like this series but this should not be called one novel. It is really three separate stories. They are enjoyable and feature familiar characters but she rather abruptly.

[Jerushia Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is hands down one of my favorite story's ever. Now I'm left trying to fill the gaps of nothing like it. I've read this series a minimum of 5xs. I swear it's leek you have bult a family and I'm part of it now. Love her work so much.

[Csimplot Simplot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book!!!

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Collection of 3 books

[Short, Sweet and Cozy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a compilation of 3 of the novellas in the Tourist Trap cozy mystery series. The series is one of my favorites! Very enjoyable!

[mary grosiak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have just binged read all of the Tourist Trap Mystery books in the last week. I can't wait for the next one.
Definitely enjoyed the characters.

[S Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is for Christmas Puppy

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three fun novellas about the adorable community of South Cove rolled into one. Don't miss it!

[Jill Bechdel · Rating 5 out of 5]

love these books

I really enjoyed this set of short reads. I have read the books in the tourist trap series and always enjoy

[Janice Romanini · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyable

This series is always enjoyable. 3 novellas perfect for the Holiday Season. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

[Anna Hanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three in one: three novellas featuring the South Cove family, following their lives through different holidays.