Nutcracker Nemesis: A Yuletide Tale of Mystery

by Summer Prescott

Sometimes a murder…
Can really keep you on your toes.
When Assistant Ballet Instructor, Charlotte Simmer, is able to secure a prima ballerina to take the lead role for the annual production of The Nutcracker, the entire community is abuzz.

Tragedy strikes the small Connecticut ballet studio, however, and a heartless murder dampens the holiday spirit of the dancers and their community. Madame Baudon, the owner of the studio, insists that the show must go on, because it’s a charity event, and she has a few tricks up her sleeve that might make the holidays a bit brighter.

Charlotte can’t shake the feeling that she’s responsible for getting to the bottom of the mystery that has rocked the ballet world and finds herself being drawn into a dark web of intrigue that could very well put her in a dangerous position.

Can she track down a ruthless killer before she becomes the next target? Find out in this exciting holiday Cozy Mystery!

85 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 13, 2024

About the author

Summer Prescott is well-known in the Cozy Mystery realm, having written and published several Best-Sellers in the genre. An avid reader of Thrillers, Horror and Suspense, the author has decided to follow her passion with the debut of her Thriller, The Quiet Type, which launched in the top 50 of the Serial Killer category on Amazon. The novel has received high praise in its reviews, and Summer is considering a possible trilogy or series to continue the story.

Reviews

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

An assistant ballet teacher manages to get the lead role in the production of the Nutcracker. Things turns deadly when a member dies and it seems that the show might be cancel as the sponsors want the show to go on. In the midst of a killer on the loose will she get to dance?> She will have to find a killer before she becomes the next victim. It’s one Christmas cozy worth cracking into.

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nutcracker Nonsense

A tragic turn of events happens during the ballet companies nutcracker rehearsals. Charlie finds herself getting in the middle of a police investigation. The show must go on & hopefully she can figure things out before the curtain rises. Light holiday cozy mystery that will leave you wanting to see more of these characters. Very enjoyable.

[Genevieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick fast mystery. When the Sugar Plum Fairy is killed by a hit and run accident Charlotte is determined to find out what really happened before the ballet studio has to cancel The Nutcracker.
A really good story line that kept me guessing to the end. I really liked the MC and the book was so well written.

[Shannon Binegar-Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful holiday mystery. Who doesn’t love the Nutcracker?….probably no one except when murder is involved. I found this book very entertaining. I am sure it is a special holiday mystery but would love to have more books with these characters.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher.

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

When someone offed their lead dancer, Charlie was determined to find the killer and prove their dance company was a safe place. I liked her boss, a really kind and understanding former ballerina now instructor. How awesome to work for the person you admire so much.

The showdown was fairly peaceful and the perp was hauled away so everyone could carry on with an awesome performance and Christmas celebration.

[Anne G. Kasaba · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ballet, The Nutcracker, is synonymous with Christmas. This book centers around a ballet studio, the famous holiday ballet, and of course a murder. It is a quick, entertaining read.

[Lisa Blankenship · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!