December Dread

Four shining stars for the Murder-By-Month Mystery seriesTis the season for grinning sales-elves on TV and maddeningly jolly muzak. But for Mira James and other Battle Lake-area women, the holidays are marred by something far worsea serial killer leaving candy canes as his calling card. His target? Thirty-something brunettes who look just like Mira. When a woman from her high school graduating class becomes the latest victim, Mira plows through a case of online dating turned deadly. Silent Night, Deadly Night With Christmas Just Over A Week Away, ’tis The Season For Grinning Sales Elves On Tv, Maddeningly Jolly Muzak, And A Guilty Nut Goodie Addiction. But For Mira James And Other Battle Lake-area Women, The Holidays Are Marred By Something Far Worse—a Serial Killer Leaving Candy Canes As His Calling Card. His Target? Thirty-something Brunettes Who Look Just Like Mira. When A Woman From Her High School Graduating Class Becomes His Latest Victim, Mira Plows Through A Case Of Online Dating Turned Deadly With Mrs. Berns At Her Side. Will She Earn Her Detective Stripes . . . Or End Up Deader Than The Ghost Of Christmas Past? Praise: Lourey Pulls Out All The Stops In This Eighth Case.—library Journal Lourey Creates A Splendid Mix Of Humor And Suspense.—booklist Lourey, Who Keeps Her Secrets Well, Delivers A Breathtaking Finale.—publishers Weekly Mira James investigates a serial killer who uses online dating sites to seduce and kill women who look just like her--and leaves a candy cane as his calling card Silent Night, Deadly NightPraise: (starred review) "Her latest is loaded with humor, and many of the descriptions are downright poetic."?Booklist