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The Case of the Missing Tree Star: Samantha Wolf Mystery Shorts
Holiday cheer and the perfect snow day aren’t enough to thwart a determined thief, and it’s up to Sam and her friends to save the Christmas spirit in their small town of Ocean Side.Normally a time of tradition and cozy memories, when the vintage tree topper that helped create the greatest custom of all goes missing, it threatens to divide the heart and soul of the celebrations.Follow along with Samantha Wolf through the snow-covered streets of Ocean Side in this uplifting short story full of laughter and nostalgia. Through the lights and carols, cookies, and snow-ball fights, you’ll discover together what the Christmas spirit is truly all about.*This is a short story that takes place immediately after book six, A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island, but can be read on its own and out of order.
73 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2023
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Tara Ellis
63 books244 followersWith over 50 published books across ten genres, author Tara Ellis is best known for her heart-pounding post-apocalyptic and thriller series. A heavy dose of mystery often underscores her character-driven plots, heralding back to what fueled her desire to tell stories from an early age.
A certified firefighter in the state of Washington, Tara volunteered as a FF/EMT for over eight years. She also responded as a support officer, worked as an emergency room technician, was a 911 dispatcher, and taught life-saving techniques to the public and first responders. As an author of thriller and survival stories, she draws upon her personal experience throughout her storytelling.
Tara lives in the gorgeous Cascade Mountains of Washington State. When not writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
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*Check out her women's literature and mysteries under the pen name of Tara Meyers
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Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
A certified firefighter in the state of Washington, Tara volunteered as a FF/EMT for over eight years. She also responded as a support officer, worked as an emergency room technician, was a 911 dispatcher, and taught life-saving techniques to the public and first responders. As an author of thriller and survival stories, she draws upon her personal experience throughout her storytelling.
Tara lives in the gorgeous Cascade Mountains of Washington State. When not writing or spending time with family, she can be found hiking the woods while plotting her next adventure.
*Join Tara's newsletter on her author website: Tara Ellis Books
*Check out her women's literature and mysteries under the pen name of Tara Meyers
*Find her on FB under Tara Ellis Author
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
Coming this year, in 2025:
*A new post-apocalyptic series with Aethon Books, The 6th Extinction, releases in April
*A new thriller series co-authored with L.T. Ryan was announced to release later this year!
*The third and final book in The Fallen series, The Redeemed, is coming this summer
*Several new audiobooks will go live throughout the year
Check back for upcoming dates for public appearances and book signings!
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January 12, 2025
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I can't think of words for use scribe how I feel and think of the book and no its not negative it always good, positive. I would give more than 5 stars for author and books for rate. That's how much book and author is good. I want to say thanks to author for take a time created awesome mystery books and published it fore share with readers. Author always did great job! I am not disappointed at all!
I can't think of words for use scribe how I feel and think of the book and no its not negative it always good, positive. I would give more than 5 stars for author and books for rate. That's how much book and author is good. I want to say thanks to author for take a time created awesome mystery books and published it fore share with readers. Author always did great job! I am not disappointed at all!
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