A Very Crafty Christmas : Misty Vale Series Book 1

by Sarah Lewin

After years as a police officer and private investigator, Jane Fairweather is ready for a quiet life in Misty Vale, the charming village she stumbled upon during her travels. But her hopes for peace and relaxation vanish when the town’s Christmas decorations begin coming to life.
With gingerbread men on the loose and nutcrackers standing guard, Jane teams up with Ned, the local policeman, to uncover the truth. Someone is leaving her cryptic clues, and the deeper she digs, the more she realizes she can’t trust her new friends.
As summer heats up and festive lights twinkle, Jane must unravel the mystery before the holiday magic turns sinister. Because in Misty Vale, nothing is ever as it seems…

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2025

About the author

Sarah Lewin was born in Tumut, a small country town in New South Wales, Australia, and now makes her home in outback Queensland. A mother and teacher, she has always loved reading and writing about the world around her, using words to spark children’s imagination and curiosity.
In recent years, Sarah has rediscovered her fascination with magic, fairies, and witches—an enchantment that has found its way into her stories. She published her first children’s book, My Grandma, in 2023, along with her debut witchy novel, Crone Wisdom.
Since then, her creativity has flourished. In 2024 she released four more books, now, in mid-2025, several new titles have been published.
Highlights of her writing career include having stories selected for inclusion in anthologies and winning prizes for her writing in international competitions.
With every story, Sarah continues to weave together curiosity, wonder, and a touch of magic.

Reviews

[Rogère Buivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating : 5😎
Publication date : 04/30/25

Another good read from Mrs.Lewin !!
I know that when i read her books I can always enjoy them.
It’s naturally written with some humor and it’s very well paced.
This story is a Christmas one so it was really nice to dive into it !
This is a story that is read in one day so it’s really cool to decompress and read it with a cup of coffee or anything else!
I hope a second book is on the way !

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve recently discovered Sarah and every book I’ve read of hers, I’ve really enjoyed! Jane Fairweather is a previous policewoman who is working on settling down and living the quiet life. That doesn’t happen though as she’s pulled into a mystery in her new life. I very much enjoyed following along her journey and seeing how her story progresses and I already can’t wait for the next book!

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this book, but there were a lot of errors (spelling, grammar, wrong words). I understand occasional errors, but I found the flow of the book was impacted by the errors. I really hope that there are more books written in this series, as despite the errors, I enjoyed the story. Would have received a higher star rating if the errors weren't so abundant.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent book by Lewin! Jane/Clara is a great character, and I enjoyed the plot. Jane's journey to figure out who she is was fun to read, and I need more of this story!