The Knife Before Christmas
Oct 2024 · A Fixer-Upper Mystery Book 11 · Penguin
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Contractor Shannon Hammer hopes for a peaceful Christmas with her fiancé, Mac, until murder throws a wrench in her holiday plans in a brand-new installment of the USA Today bestselling Fixer-Upper Mystery Series.
Christmas has come to Lighthouse Cove, but business hasn’t slowed down for Shannon Hammer. She’s been contracted to renovate a local hotel owned by the Garrisons, a family that’s so devoted to the holidays they serve a seven-course dinner every night from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Last year’s festivities featured a train that transported guests around the breathtaking Cliffside property. This year, Shannon and her crew have been commissioned to build a Victorian-style carnival midway with games and prizes galore.
Everyone in town loves the hotel’s spirit, except the Garrisons’ children and their spouses, who are hum-bugged by the money being wasted on holiday cheer while their inheritance goes up the chimney. Things turn nasty when a mischief-maker close to the family is found dead. It’s up to Shannon and Mac to catch a sinister Scrooge before all of Lighthouse Cove receives coal for Christmas.
Christmas has come to Lighthouse Cove, but business hasn’t slowed down for Shannon Hammer. She’s been contracted to renovate a local hotel owned by the Garrisons, a family that’s so devoted to the holidays they serve a seven-course dinner every night from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Last year’s festivities featured a train that transported guests around the breathtaking Cliffside property. This year, Shannon and her crew have been commissioned to build a Victorian-style carnival midway with games and prizes galore.
Everyone in town loves the hotel’s spirit, except the Garrisons’ children and their spouses, who are hum-bugged by the money being wasted on holiday cheer while their inheritance goes up the chimney. Things turn nasty when a mischief-maker close to the family is found dead. It’s up to Shannon and Mac to catch a sinister Scrooge before all of Lighthouse Cove receives coal for Christmas.
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Kim Rose
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7 November 2024
Kate Carlisle's books are always something to look forward to. "The Knife Before Christmas" is no exception. I have enjoyed the Fixer-Upper Mystery Series from the beginning. The characters are like old friends with some mean girls thrown in to stir things up! This story has more character and background than murder mystery. The descriptions of the Christmas Fun Zone construction and operation was very detailed and entertaining. Sounds like a place I would like to visit! Overall, a fun read.
Kristina Anderson
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25 October 2024
The Knife Before Christmas is easy to read with great characters. I had an idea who would die and who would do the deed, but I did not know why. I enjoyed following Shannon as she asked questions & searched for clues. There is a twist or two along the way. The Knife Before Christmas is a festive story with a regal hotel, a clever carnival, a delightful dinner with friends, an adorable carousel, Scooby Doo for two, and a cheery Christmas.
cathy sizemore
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3 November 2024
Shannon, Mac, and the gang are all back for a fun holiday. Shannon has built new additions to the Cliffs which will bring tourists from all over but not everyone is happy and we know there is always a murder which adds to the drama. This is one of the best Kate Carlisle books I have read and there are lots of surprises. Don't miss this book. It is hard to put down.
About the author
New York Times bestselling author Kate Carlisle worked in television for many years before turning to writing. Inspired by the northern seaside towns of her native California, where Victorian mansions grace the craggy cliffs and historic lighthouses warn fishermen and smugglers alike, Kate was drawn to create the Fixer-Upper Mysteries, featuring small-town girl Shannon Hammer, a building contractor specializing in home restoration. Kate also writes the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mysteries, featuring Brooklyn Wainwright.
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