Death and Eggnog

A stolen spotlight. A shocking murder. A Christmas mystery Abby Hirsch never saw coming.The town's annual Christmas pageant is the highlight of the season, and Abby Hirsch is thrilled to be catering for the festivities. But when local star turned Broadway legend Katherine Kirby makes a dazzling return to Sugar Creek to headline the show, the holiday spirit turns frosty. Rehearsals unravel into chaos, old rivalries flare up, and just days before opening night… Katherine's sister is found dead.The suspect list is as long as Santa's naughty list-jealous understudies, jilted lovers, and the ever-dramatic Drama Mamas all had a reason to want Katherine's sister gone. But as Abby untangles the mystery, she realizes this case isn't just about a stolen spotlight-it's about long-buried secrets that someone is willing to kill to protect.As the town buzzes with holiday cheer, Abby has enough on her plate-running her business, juggling her relationship with Sheriff Ryan Iverson, and trying to keep Sugar Creek's most dramatic divas from turning Christmas into a crime scene.With time running out and the holiday season at stake, Abby must crack the case before the killer cancels Christmas for good. With festive charm, tantalizing treats, and a mystery that will keep you guessing, Death and Eggnog is the perfect holiday read for fans of Ellie Alexander and Maddie Day. Grab a cup of cocoa, curl up by the fire, and get lost in this deliciously cozy Christmas whodunit! Author Nova Walsh writes culinary cozy mysteries full of humor, shenanigans, and friendships that last a lifetime. She mixes in a healthy dose of amateur sleuthing, some slow-burn romance, and a pinch of comedy in every book she writes.Nova is a former chef/caterer who still loves to cook but loves to write even more. She's an enthusiastic, if not totally successful gardener who loves travel, wine, and hanging out with friends.Nova grew up in the southwest, and now lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, son, and two delightfully crazy pups. When she isn't writing, she's often cooking, gardening, hiking, or reading a good book with a pup by her side. Welcome to Sugar Creek, Texas, a small town in the beautiful hill country where friendship, love, and laughter get mixed up with murder! Featuring amateur caterer/sleuth Abby Hirsch, her Aunt Meg and her best friend Cassie Divine, the series delivers lots of laughs, small-town charm, and plenty of sleuthing.