Joy to the World

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Crime never goes on holiday. Why should Irma? Irma Abercrombie is an energetic retiree with a shadowy past, a mean right hook, and a profound love of Christmas. After sorting out a a financial snafu for a young friend, she's all set for the perfect holiday—but when a beloved local goes missing, Irma's back on high alert. Has there been an accident, or are darker forces at work? Will Irma be able to join forces with police Chief Mavis Pickle to help find her loved one, or will she get iced out? Racing against the clock, Irma has to track down her friend before the elements—or something worse—claims her. One thing she knows for sure: if she and Chief Pickle can figure out how to work together, it'll be a real Christmas miracle. Perfect for readers of Jesse Q Sutanto's Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers , Deanna Raybourn's Killers of a Certain Age , Jana Deleon's Miss