Return of the Magi by P. J. Tracy - 3.6 stars

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This one landed in my lap quite unexpectedly. Not my usual fare, but I enjoyed her Monkeewrench series and was curious about it.

Emil Rice is a career criminal, thief and con man. When he lands in front of the judge just days before Christmas he’s in luck. Rather than straight back to prison, he is offered a year of community service at a mental health facility. But nothing really turns out as he expects and he finds himself roped into a reenactment of the three magi’s visit to the child that turns out quite miraculous.

This is a funny Christmas story where the spirit of the season touches the unlikeliest characters and yields unexpected results.

*With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. I got a free copy in exchange for a honest review.