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Izzy Greene Senior Snoops Cozy Mystery #3
Murder Takes a Holiday
It's holiday vacation time but not for Izzy and Flo.
When Izzy goes to a posh Christmas party at her friend's fabulous home, she winds up doing a party favor for the hostess that leads to mayhem, mistletoe and maybe even murder. Plus a dash of romance!
When Izzy goes to a posh Christmas party at her friend's fabulous home, she winds up doing a party favor for the hostess that leads to mayhem, mistletoe and maybe even murder. Plus a dash of romance!
104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 24, 2014
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November 9, 2018
Love this series! Great reading!
March 14, 2017
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
September 15, 2015
LOOKING TO JUMP START YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT? Murder takes a Holiday will do just that. A quick, breezy read, the book features Izzy Greene, a senior sleuth with a great life--if she can hang onto it! This is one of several books in Sylvia Selfman's Izzy Greene Senior Sleuth Cozy Mystery series. It's a tasty treat to read along with a cup of tea, in a couple hours...maybe while taking a break from making you're holiday gift list and checking it twice.
Izzy is retired, living it up in the desert resort cities near Palm Springs. She has good friends, a kitty, and a man in her life--an ex-cop! Her golden years aren't always bright and shiny, however. Even when she's out on the glitzy Christmas party circuit, trouble drops in...right down the chimney. A dead guy at a Christmas party? Whodunit? Why? You'll have to buy yourself a little gift and read all about it.
Izzy is retired, living it up in the desert resort cities near Palm Springs. She has good friends, a kitty, and a man in her life--an ex-cop! Her golden years aren't always bright and shiny, however. Even when she's out on the glitzy Christmas party circuit, trouble drops in...right down the chimney. A dead guy at a Christmas party? Whodunit? Why? You'll have to buy yourself a little gift and read all about it.
February 14, 2015
Lovely Valentine read
I love Christmas stories and this one, even though I read it on Valentine's day was great. A good story can be enjoyed anytime.
I love Christmas stories and this one, even though I read it on Valentine's day was great. A good story can be enjoyed anytime.
March 29, 2015
Another fabulous installment in this very fun series. Great story!
May 6, 2018
Kort avontuur van Izzy. Bij al haar clubjes en groepjes is nu ook een breiclub gekomen. Daar ontmoet ze een vrouw, die haar hulp inroept. In de boeken over Izzy worden de rollen graag omgekeerd. Zeker in deze episode. Er is sprake van wat lijkt op een mannelijke gold-digger. Marny, Izzy's nieuwe en rijke vriendin, vreest dat hij op haar geld uit is. Eigenlijk weet ze niet veel over haar nieuwe vriend. Natuurlijk gaat izzy op onderzoek uit en alles is weer niet wat het lijkt te zijn.
December 31, 2018
Marnie and Izzy meet at a knitting group, now inviting her to posh Christmas party. With an excuse to get her alone, she shows her a note she found in boyfriend Clark’s pocket. She wants Issy with a woman’s intuition to check him out. Gold digger or real. Miscommunication leads to mayhem with good intentions. Delightful little story to read.
October 19, 2021
Surprise!
What a great mystery! There are a lot of fabulous surprises in this book. The friendships are just about the best part of the story, but I also liked the different Santas and the interactions with Izzy and Flo’s pets.
What a great mystery! There are a lot of fabulous surprises in this book. The friendships are just about the best part of the story, but I also liked the different Santas and the interactions with Izzy and Flo’s pets.
January 3, 2020
Was cute, not as good as the last one. But was a quick, fun read.
January 31, 2021
Segue o ritmo e as piadas gostosas dos livros anteriores. Bom pra um dia sem responsabilidades 8D
February 2, 2025
An interesting story and an easy read. Izzy can be a bit over impulsive at times which is odd for a professional.
February 13, 2015
Yes it is a holiday book but what a book.
Izzy and Flo get invited to a swanky party of a lifetime. Then the snooping vegans. How many boyfriends can one senior have and which one wants her dead. I could not put this one down. This book is not one to skip just because it has a holiday theme.
Izzy and Flo get invited to a swanky party of a lifetime. Then the snooping vegans. How many boyfriends can one senior have and which one wants her dead. I could not put this one down. This book is not one to skip just because it has a holiday theme.
December 25, 2015
I enjoyed this story. It was a nice little mystery to read by the fire just before Christmas. It even had a Santa falling out of a Chimney. I would recommend this story for anyone interested in cozy mysteries
August 6, 2016
A cute holiday cozy mystery. I enjoyed the characters and the plot was well presented. I will be reading more from this new to me author. Living in a building with seniors I found too many circumstances that could be familiar. The book is entertaining as well as a quick read.
February 9, 2016
This series is dropping in quality on all fronts: Characterization, plot, editing, and formatting. This novella seems very rushed and the actual mystery makes little sense. I'm hoping for improvement in the next book, but I'm not very hopeful at this point...
May 29, 2015
Good book
The dizzy green series are light reading and interesting reading I enjoyed the series and recommend them for summer reading.
The dizzy green series are light reading and interesting reading I enjoyed the series and recommend them for summer reading.
June 14, 2015
Great Book!!
I just love this series and this Christmas short story is a winner.. Highly recommend this to all who enjoy a good cozy!!
I just love this series and this Christmas short story is a winner.. Highly recommend this to all who enjoy a good cozy!!
January 26, 2016
Good Story
The third Izzy Green book is as good as the first two. This book is shorter and moves more quickly than the first two books. A fun, easy read.
The third Izzy Green book is as good as the first two. This book is shorter and moves more quickly than the first two books. A fun, easy read.
August 27, 2016
I just love these cozy mysteries. This is included in a 7 book set. I love the fast paced mysteries. If you like a quick read with lots of cupcakes and mystery, you'll love these..
October 29, 2016
Each book I read on this series, makes me enjoy Izzy, Sherlock and whole gang more.
July 11, 2018
This was a fun Christmas read.
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