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A Tourist Trap Mystery #6.25,6.5,9.5
A Stocking Full of Murder
Sunny South Cove, California, is the perfect spot for Jill Gardner and her store, Coffee, Books, and More—except when “more” turns out to be murder . . .
Corned Beef and Casualties
Sunny South Cove is all abuzz preparing for their annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. But the locals aren’t exactly feeling the luck of the Irish, thanks to the rowdy behavior of some of the tourists who are pouring in—and also dying . . .
Mother’s Day Mayhem
Jill’s stock of Mother’s Day cards is running low, but nerves about meeting her boyfriend’s mother has distracted her from ordering more. Turns out Jill isn’t the only one having feelings about mothers, especially ones who’ve just gotten out of jail . . .
A Very Mummy Holiday
Jill has left her shop behind to spend Thanksgiving in coastal Oregon with her cop boyfriend, her golden retriever Emma, and a crowd of friends and family—including the mummified remains of a human body . . .
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
Corned Beef and Casualties
Sunny South Cove is all abuzz preparing for their annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. But the locals aren’t exactly feeling the luck of the Irish, thanks to the rowdy behavior of some of the tourists who are pouring in—and also dying . . .
Mother’s Day Mayhem
Jill’s stock of Mother’s Day cards is running low, but nerves about meeting her boyfriend’s mother has distracted her from ordering more. Turns out Jill isn’t the only one having feelings about mothers, especially ones who’ve just gotten out of jail . . .
A Very Mummy Holiday
Jill has left her shop behind to spend Thanksgiving in coastal Oregon with her cop boyfriend, her golden retriever Emma, and a crowd of friends and family—including the mummified remains of a human body . . .
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
171 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 6, 2020
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About the author
Lynn Cahoon
103 books2,384 followersNYT 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
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March 9, 2025
A trio of short novellas written by Lynn Cahoon in the Tourist Trap Mysteries, each offers a holiday tale about our favorite California cozy mystery inhabitants. Jill is a fun protagonist, and if you just want a brief chance to get to know the characters and solve a mini-mystery, this will be tons of fun!
October 2, 2020
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
Three short stories featuring a small town owner of a coffee shop/bookstore who moonlights as an amateur sleuth. One of the stories isn't even a mystery. I believe it was Faulkner who said there is little room for error in short stories.
Three short stories featuring a small town owner of a coffee shop/bookstore who moonlights as an amateur sleuth. One of the stories isn't even a mystery. I believe it was Faulkner who said there is little room for error in short stories.
April 18, 2023
This is a fun series and these 3 quick reads were very good.
October 13, 2020
Lynn Cahoon is one of very few authors whose short stories are on my auto buy list. I bought, read and enjoyed each of these stories as it came out. The stories that go with the Tourist Trap mysteries all include special time and often travel.. The interaction of characters is one of my favorite parts of any book which makes these stories right up my alley. I call it visiting with old friends, but there is always a great mystery, too.
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October 28, 2020“A Stocking Full of Murder” by Lynn Cahoon features three short holiday mysteries: Corned Beef and Casualties, Mother’s Day Mayhem, and A Very Mummy Holiday.
Corned Beef and Casualties:
The St. Patrick’s Day Festival is bringing a lot of business to South Cove, California including Jill Gardner’s store Coffee, Books, and More which is filled with customers. Unfortunately, the festival also brings a murder when a body is found at the beach. Although Jill only met the murder victim once, she can’t help getting involved and trying to help her boyfriend Greg solve the case
“Corned Beef and Casualties” is a nice little mystery. I have never read any of the other Tourist Trap mysteries (something I will rectify) so at first I had a hard time figuring out who each character was but once I did I really enjoyed this mystery. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival setting is a nice one as is the mystery, I did feel bad for the murder victim and the motive was especially sad.
Mother’s Day Mayhem:
Jill is taken aback when Greg says he wants her to meet his mother. She is afraid his mother won’t like her. When she is not worrying about that, she is worrying about Kyle Nabors who works next door to her. His mother was recently released from jail but refuses to meet with Kyle which is breaking his heart. Jill can’t resist trying to find out why his mother is avoiding him but will Kyle be able to handle the reason?
“Mother’s Day Mayhem” was my favorite story in this collection. It is not a murder mystery, but the mystery in the story is very well done, if a bit heartbreaking. There are some twists and turns in the story that took me by surprise – well done. My one complaint about this story is the continuity – I wish my weekends had two Saturdays like a weekend in this story!
A Very Mummy Holiday:
Jill, Greg, and members of their family/friends have left South Cove to spend Thanksgiving week in Oregon. They are hoping for a nice quiet holiday but their hopes are quickly dashed when they first meet a group of menacing strangers and them stumble across a mummified body. The police think they know who the killer is but Jill isn’t convinced. Will her search for the real killer put her and her friends in danger?
“A Very Mummy Holiday” is a nicely done mystery. I like the Oregon setting – I could picture it while reading the story. The mystery is well done (if quite sad) with a great deal of tension that had me at the end of my seat while reading the story. It was pretty easy to figure out who the killer was but the tense situations still made this a great read. My only quibble with this story is another continuity error – just how long was the murder victim missing?
Continuity issues aside, “A Stocking Full of Murder” is a nice collection of short mysteries.
Corned Beef and Casualties:
The St. Patrick’s Day Festival is bringing a lot of business to South Cove, California including Jill Gardner’s store Coffee, Books, and More which is filled with customers. Unfortunately, the festival also brings a murder when a body is found at the beach. Although Jill only met the murder victim once, she can’t help getting involved and trying to help her boyfriend Greg solve the case
“Corned Beef and Casualties” is a nice little mystery. I have never read any of the other Tourist Trap mysteries (something I will rectify) so at first I had a hard time figuring out who each character was but once I did I really enjoyed this mystery. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival setting is a nice one as is the mystery, I did feel bad for the murder victim and the motive was especially sad.
Mother’s Day Mayhem:
Jill is taken aback when Greg says he wants her to meet his mother. She is afraid his mother won’t like her. When she is not worrying about that, she is worrying about Kyle Nabors who works next door to her. His mother was recently released from jail but refuses to meet with Kyle which is breaking his heart. Jill can’t resist trying to find out why his mother is avoiding him but will Kyle be able to handle the reason?
“Mother’s Day Mayhem” was my favorite story in this collection. It is not a murder mystery, but the mystery in the story is very well done, if a bit heartbreaking. There are some twists and turns in the story that took me by surprise – well done. My one complaint about this story is the continuity – I wish my weekends had two Saturdays like a weekend in this story!
A Very Mummy Holiday:
Jill, Greg, and members of their family/friends have left South Cove to spend Thanksgiving week in Oregon. They are hoping for a nice quiet holiday but their hopes are quickly dashed when they first meet a group of menacing strangers and them stumble across a mummified body. The police think they know who the killer is but Jill isn’t convinced. Will her search for the real killer put her and her friends in danger?
“A Very Mummy Holiday” is a nicely done mystery. I like the Oregon setting – I could picture it while reading the story. The mystery is well done (if quite sad) with a great deal of tension that had me at the end of my seat while reading the story. It was pretty easy to figure out who the killer was but the tense situations still made this a great read. My only quibble with this story is another continuity error – just how long was the murder victim missing?
Continuity issues aside, “A Stocking Full of Murder” is a nice collection of short mysteries.
April 19, 2022
"A Stocking Full of Murder" is a collection of three novellas by Lynn Cahoon.
"Corned Beef and Casualties"
The annual St. Patrick’s Day festival in South Cove is in full swing with rowdy behaviour from some and a late night discovery of a dead body on the beach
"Mother’s Day Mayhem"
Jill is caught a bit off guard when her boyfriend Greg announces that his mother wants to meet her at a Mother's Day dinner. Jill is also trying to help Kyle Nabors who works next door at the antique store to sort out what happened to his mother whom he hasn't seen since he was a kid.
"A Very Mummy Holiday"
Jill, Greg, her golden retriever Emma and some friends have left South Cove and headed north into Oregon for a Thanksgiving holiday. It's fun riding the dunes until one of the vehicles rolls and uncovers the mummified remains of a human body.
My thoughts:
Two of these short stories are murders and one is searching what has happened to a woman. These are quick reads but also add just a bit more fun and depth to the characters of the popular "Tourist Trap" series.
The first two should be read AFTER "Murder On Wheels" (book #6) and the third should be read after "Tea Cups And Carnage (book #7)
"Corned Beef and Casualties"
The annual St. Patrick’s Day festival in South Cove is in full swing with rowdy behaviour from some and a late night discovery of a dead body on the beach
"Mother’s Day Mayhem"
Jill is caught a bit off guard when her boyfriend Greg announces that his mother wants to meet her at a Mother's Day dinner. Jill is also trying to help Kyle Nabors who works next door at the antique store to sort out what happened to his mother whom he hasn't seen since he was a kid.
"A Very Mummy Holiday"
Jill, Greg, her golden retriever Emma and some friends have left South Cove and headed north into Oregon for a Thanksgiving holiday. It's fun riding the dunes until one of the vehicles rolls and uncovers the mummified remains of a human body.
My thoughts:
Two of these short stories are murders and one is searching what has happened to a woman. These are quick reads but also add just a bit more fun and depth to the characters of the popular "Tourist Trap" series.
The first two should be read AFTER "Murder On Wheels" (book #6) and the third should be read after "Tea Cups And Carnage (book #7)
December 14, 2025
This book is comprised of three short stories or novellas all with the same characters set in a small California town. The town is apparently known for its tourism which can cause the population to swell temporarily during events. The stories are told from the POV of Jill, owner of a coffee shop and bookstore combo. She loves mysteries and solving them which does cause her boyfriend, the local police detective, to worry.
The three stories and quick and easy to read with only one not taking place in the little town. It does take place when Jill and Greg vacation at a cabin in Oregon with some friends, all people known from the earlier stories.
The three stories and quick and easy to read with only one not taking place in the little town. It does take place when Jill and Greg vacation at a cabin in Oregon with some friends, all people known from the earlier stories.
October 6, 2020
This is a collection of three short stories starring Jill, local bookstore/coffeehouse owner and amateur sleuth. Along with her cop boyfriend, Greg, dog, Emma, and the cast of zany characters from South Cove, California, Jill solves murders and mysteries in their little tourist town. Quick, easy reads with uplifting writing, I enjoy taking a break from deeper, more intense novels with these gems!
January 17, 2021
My bad!
Sadly I didn’t read the description before I bought this, just the title. I thought it was a new book to read. Unfortunately it was three of Lynn Cahoon’s books from her Tourist Trap series that I had already read. A waste of money.
Sadly I didn’t read the description before I bought this, just the title. I thought it was a new book to read. Unfortunately it was three of Lynn Cahoon’s books from her Tourist Trap series that I had already read. A waste of money.
September 21, 2021
A Stocking Full of Murders
They were very enjoyable. Each had a little twist. It's very hard to keep the actual murderer a secret when you are only writing 7 or 8 chapters. Well Done
They were very enjoyable. Each had a little twist. It's very hard to keep the actual murderer a secret when you are only writing 7 or 8 chapters. Well Done
December 9, 2021
The book contained 3 short stories each centered around a holiday. Jill and her friends in South Cove combine to help each other out. Jill always gets involved in helping her detective boyfriend solve the crime even though he tries to get her not to.
Entertaining mysteries.
Entertaining mysteries.
November 19, 2022
This was actually enjoyable and a way to get to know the characters in the books in a series. There are 3 interesting type of mysteries and we also get to know more about the different characters in the series.
October 14, 2025
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.
June 17, 2020
This is a grouping of novellas which are very enjoyable! Love this series!
October 11, 2020
Good stories.
October 26, 2020
I won this on Goodreads. I enjoyed this fun read. Nice to take a break from more serious books that I read.
November 12, 2020
Emma
Won this book on Goodreads . about three stories in the book I really enjoyed these stories very good reads.
Won this book on Goodreads . about three stories in the book I really enjoyed these stories very good reads.
November 18, 2020
Won this on a giveaway. I've never heard of the tourist trap mysteries before winning but I was curious. Three short stories about a coffee shop owner who sleuths around. It was a fun quick read.
December 12, 2020
Loved these stories. Jill is a book lover. The things she gets into. I had to read all three in one setting. Entertaining.
December 6, 2021
Fun read
This was a fun read. I like the little stories that I can read fast. I will continue to read the new books though
This was a fun read. I like the little stories that I can read fast. I will continue to read the new books though
December 27, 2022
I love everything Lynn Cahoon has written. This is no exception.
November 13, 2021
A Stocking Full of Murder is three mystery novels taking place at St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day and Halloween in the tourist town of South Cove, CA. Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More along with her aunt, and her boyfriend, detective Greg King, become involved in mysteries taking place at the holidays. The town provides entertainments for many holidays and the St. Patrick's and Halloween stories take place in South Cove. The Mother's Day mystery takes place in a national forest in Oregon and was my favorite of the three.
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