Twelve Slays of Christmas Part 3 Chap 19-end

[Mark Pghfan]

Feel free to use spoilers in this final section. Though I'm not there yet.

When we left the last section, there were lots of hints about Ray not being a former classmate or Holly's at all. Surely, though, the sheriff or even Holly could confirm that. I don't plunk for his as the culprit, since he seems too suspicious at this point. More likely there for romantic tension.

Still unsure about who, though Paula seems the likeliest, though we haven't learned much about her.

[Tina]

Just starting Chapter 19.

[Mark Pghfan]

I'm almost done, but I still have no idea! It clearly seems tied up with the grant at the restoration group, though.

[Nicole]

I'll be finished today and then will chime in - I'm still guessing, too!

[Tina]

Following 411 doesn't feel like spoiler material, but tread carefully so I don't ruin it for you--


The perp is really trolling Holly wherever she goes. That would be creepy, all those matchsticks esp. right there at the ball. But, I do like Holly's gown with bustle!

I'm at snowball roll so we'll see who wins and what threats are to come.

[Nicole]

I'm at snowball roll, too!

[Nicole]

Okay, I'm all finished! I'd read it about 2-3 years ago but I couldn't remember who the murderer was until he/she revealed himself/herself at the end. Good mystery!

[Mark Pghfan]

I'll try to finish up today. Not much left!

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "I'm at snowball roll, too!"

Wheee! However, lots of spillage going on, Nicole. LOL

I'm getting there! :-)

[Mark Pghfan]

I finished the other day. Time is flying by and I have been quite busy. I guess I sort of picked the culprit, though I have some issues with the motive.

SPOILER


When someone is given a grant, that is seldom the end of the story. There is usually some tabulation of the expenses toward the grand, not to mention follow up interactions. I don't see how that could happen without giving the whole show away.

[Tina]

True that, Pghfan. Government usually wants to know where the money's spent and tongues seem to wag faster in small towns and villages so word would've gotten 'round that there were signs of flim flam.