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Joy to the World: An Irma Saves Christmas Mystery Novella
Crime never goes on holiday. Why should Irma?
When a beloved Beaver Island local goes missing right before Christmas, retired British spy Irma Abercrombie finds herself in quite the pickle. Has there been an accident, or are there darker forces at work? Will Irma be able to join Police Chief Mavis Pickle to help find her loved one, or will she get iced out?
Racing against the clock, Irma has to track down her friend before the elements—or something worse—claim them. One thing she knows for if she and Chief Pickle can figure out how to work together, it’ll be a real Christmas miracle.
Perfect for readers of Jesse Q Sutanto's Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers , Deanna Raybourn's Killers of a Certain Age , and Jana Deleon's Miss Fortune series.
Joy to the World is a 30,000 word Irma Saves Christmas holiday novella, and is a spinoff of of the Beaver Island mystery series
When a beloved Beaver Island local goes missing right before Christmas, retired British spy Irma Abercrombie finds herself in quite the pickle. Has there been an accident, or are there darker forces at work? Will Irma be able to join Police Chief Mavis Pickle to help find her loved one, or will she get iced out?
Racing against the clock, Irma has to track down her friend before the elements—or something worse—claim them. One thing she knows for if she and Chief Pickle can figure out how to work together, it’ll be a real Christmas miracle.
Perfect for readers of Jesse Q Sutanto's Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers , Deanna Raybourn's Killers of a Certain Age , and Jana Deleon's Miss Fortune series.
Joy to the World is a 30,000 word Irma Saves Christmas holiday novella, and is a spinoff of of the Beaver Island mystery series
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2024
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About the author
Maia Ross
20 books78 followersMaia Ross is the author of the Beaver Island mystery series, featuring retired spy Irma Abercrombie and couch-locked nerd Violet Blackheart, along with the spin-off series, Irma Saves Christmas, and the Beaver Island prequel novelette, Irmageddon.
Maia spent almost twenty years in the tech sector and is an avid sailor. She makes her home in Toronto with her better half, John.
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Maia spent almost twenty years in the tech sector and is an avid sailor. She makes her home in Toronto with her better half, John.
To be notified about new releases and giveaways, and receive a free copy of Irmageddon, please sign up for Maia's monthly newsletter at https://www.maiarossbooks.com.
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February 10, 2025
It isn't wise to mess with Irma!
With her mother's admonition to never kill anyone at Christmas ringing in her ears, and with Christmas rapidly approaching, Irma and Chief Mavis Pickle race to find a beloved Beaver Islander who has vanished under suspicious circumstances. When Irma finds the person responsible, she's going to make sure he or she gets something a lot worse than coal for the holidays.
With her mother's admonition to never kill anyone at Christmas ringing in her ears, and with Christmas rapidly approaching, Irma and Chief Mavis Pickle race to find a beloved Beaver Islander who has vanished under suspicious circumstances. When Irma finds the person responsible, she's going to make sure he or she gets something a lot worse than coal for the holidays.
August 10, 2025
Another Joy to Read
There are several series out there of retired, mature-aged woman who were CIA or FBI or whatever, and they're ok. But Irma out shines them all. Her spunk, her love of friends, family and community, her kick butt attitude! She is irresistible!
There are several series out there of retired, mature-aged woman who were CIA or FBI or whatever, and they're ok. But Irma out shines them all. Her spunk, her love of friends, family and community, her kick butt attitude! She is irresistible!
December 31, 2024
This series is just delightful and full of fun.
November 4, 2025
I love Irma and all the characters. I need the last Christmas book though. The one about Irma’s Christmas party!
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