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Underneath The Tree
Festive cheer, family drama, and a ghost with better timing than most relatives.
When Violet McClelland's sister, Lily, vanishes days before Christmas, she follows her intuition and her heart, to the last place she ever a remote Marlborough Sounds home belonging to former FBI agent Ellie Iverson. But Ellie isn't supposed to be there.
Drawn into the strange case by a desperate call for help, private investigator Ronnie Tracey follows a trail of shimmering clues left by a spectre that blurs the line between reality and something beyond.
From the still waters of the Sounds to the glittering halls of the American embassy, Ronnie must uncover what really waits underneath the tree before the chance to bring Lily home slips away forever.
Three worlds come together to expose a single truth.
When Violet McClelland's sister, Lily, vanishes days before Christmas, she follows her intuition and her heart, to the last place she ever a remote Marlborough Sounds home belonging to former FBI agent Ellie Iverson. But Ellie isn't supposed to be there.
Drawn into the strange case by a desperate call for help, private investigator Ronnie Tracey follows a trail of shimmering clues left by a spectre that blurs the line between reality and something beyond.
From the still waters of the Sounds to the glittering halls of the American embassy, Ronnie must uncover what really waits underneath the tree before the chance to bring Lily home slips away forever.
Three worlds come together to expose a single truth.
34 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2025
About the author
Cat Connor
74 books36 followersCat lives in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, with her ancient retired racing greyhound and youngest two children,
She is a member of International Thriller Writers, Inc, Kiwi Writers, and Masters of Horror.
Cat is the co-director of the only bookshop in the world that stocks only New Zealand authors, Writers Plot Bookshop.
She is currently published by Rebel ePublishers, USA.
She is a member of International Thriller Writers, Inc, Kiwi Writers, and Masters of Horror.
Cat is the co-director of the only bookshop in the world that stocks only New Zealand authors, Writers Plot Bookshop.
She is currently published by Rebel ePublishers, USA.
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November 3, 2025
Underneath the Tree is a clever Christmas story, PI-style. It's filled with the holiday spirit – and with a disappearance, some international intrigue, and a touch of magic. In the story, Cat Connor deftly weaves together characters from her three series: the Ellie (Conway) Iverson FBI series, the Ronnie Tracey PI series, and the Spellbound series featuring the McClelland sisters. And the crossover is very effective. When Lily McClelland goes missing just a few days before Christmas, her sister Violet calls on the professionals to find her. It’s up to Ronnie and her teammates, Violet McClelland, and Mitch Iverson to find out the truth. Get ready for action, surprises, and some holiday magic for good measure! Highly recommended!
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