Year-Round Christmas Mysteries by Vicki Delany
The Year-Round Christmas Mysteries series by Vicki Delany is a delightful collection of cozy mysteries set in Rudolph, New York, also known as “America’s Christmas Town.” The series follows Merry Wilkinson, the owner of Mrs. Claus’s Treasures, as she solves murders while keeping the holiday spirit alive all year long. With charming characters, festive settings, and intriguing mysteries, this series is perfect for fans of holiday-themed cozies.
Publication Order of Year-Round Christmas Mysteries Books
- Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen (2015)
- We Wish You a Murderous Christmas (2016)
- Hark the Herald Angels Slay (2017)
- Silent Night, Deadly Night (2019)
- Dying in a Winter Wonderland (2020)
- Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (2023)
- A Slay Ride Together With You (2024)
1. Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen (2015)
Merry Wilkinson is busy preparing for Rudolph’s semi-annual Santa Claus parade when disaster strikes. The tractor pulling her float is sabotaged, and soon after, a journalist writing about the town’s Christmas spirit is found dead. The police suspect Merry’s best friend, Vicky, after discovering the victim was poisoned by a gingerbread cookie. Merry must uncover the truth to save her friend and restore the holiday cheer.
2. We Wish You a Murderous Christmas (2016)
As Christmas approaches, Merry enjoys a rare evening off at the Yuletide Inn. But when the inn’s new manager, Gord, announces plans to turn the cozy inn into a bland franchise hotel, tensions rise. When Gord is found stabbed to death, the entire town becomes a pool of suspects. Merry must solve the case before the holiday spirit is ruined.
3. Hark the Herald Angels Slay (2017)
Merry is thrilled to help organize Rudolph’s annual Christmas festival. But when a visiting designer is found dead, Merry discovers that the victim had plenty of enemies. With the festival in jeopardy, Merry must unravel the mystery and catch the killer before the holiday season is spoiled.
4. Silent Night, Deadly Night (2019)
Merry’s mother invites her college friends to Rudolph for a reunion, but the gathering is anything but merry. The women argue constantly, and the tension escalates when one of them is poisoned. With her father’s role as Santa Claus at risk due to his proximity to the crime, Merry must use her sleuthing skills to save her family and the town’s reputation.
5. Dying in a Winter Wonderland (2020)
Luanne Ireland hires Merry to create decorations for her wedding, but chaos ensues when Luanne moves the wedding date up and makes unreasonable demands. When Luanne’s fiancé is found murdered at the wedding venue, Merry steps in to solve the case. As the investigation becomes personal, Merry races against time to catch the killer before the New Year.
6. Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (2023)
The local dramatic society is preparing a musical production of A Christmas Carol, but rivalries among the cast and crew threaten the show. When a cast member is found dead after visiting Merry’s shop, suspicion falls on everyone involved, including Merry’s mother and her shop assistant. Merry must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Why You’ll Love Year-Round Christmas Mysteries
The Year-Round Christmas Mysteries series is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a festive twist. The charming town of Rudolph, with its year-round holiday cheer, provides a delightful backdrop for the stories. Merry Wilkinson is a relatable and resourceful protagonist, and her adventures are filled with humor, heart, and suspense. Each book combines the magic of Christmas with clever mysteries that keep readers guessing until the end.
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