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Holiday Homicide
Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a dead man in the storage room and a volunteer roster full of liars.
When Stanley Hooper turns up dead at Echo Falls Town Hall, everyone wants to call it a tragic holiday accident and move on—preferably before the tree-lighting and the cookie exchange.
Nans has other plans.
Nans investigates the Holiday Volunteer Committee, where the tinsel is cheap, the grudges are pricey, and everyone “barely knew” Stanley… right before listing ten reasons he made them consider itwas annoyed but the victim.
Detective Jack wants this wrapped up. Nans wants the truth. And somebody in Echo Falls wants Nans to stop asking questions—before she finds out who made sure Stanley didn’t make it to Christmas.
Good thing Ida packed emergency peppermints.
** This is a Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery short story. About half the length of the regular works but just as much fun!
When Stanley Hooper turns up dead at Echo Falls Town Hall, everyone wants to call it a tragic holiday accident and move on—preferably before the tree-lighting and the cookie exchange.
Nans has other plans.
Nans investigates the Holiday Volunteer Committee, where the tinsel is cheap, the grudges are pricey, and everyone “barely knew” Stanley… right before listing ten reasons he made them consider itwas annoyed but the victim.
Detective Jack wants this wrapped up. Nans wants the truth. And somebody in Echo Falls wants Nans to stop asking questions—before she finds out who made sure Stanley didn’t make it to Christmas.
Good thing Ida packed emergency peppermints.
** This is a Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery short story. About half the length of the regular works but just as much fun!
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2025
About the author
Leighann Dobbs
139 books1,872 followersUSA Today bestselling author, Leighann Dobbs, discovered her passion for writing after a twenty year career as a software engineer. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband Bruce, their trusty Chihuahua mix Mojo and beautiful rescue cat, Kitty.
Her book "Dead Wrong" won the "Best Mystery Romance" award at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention.
Her book "Ghostly Paws" was the 2015 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem First Place category winner in the Animal Mystery category.
Her book "Dead Wrong" won the "Best Mystery Romance" award at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention.
Her book "Ghostly Paws" was the 2015 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem First Place category winner in the Animal Mystery category.
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March 4, 2026
This is the first in the Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery Short Story series. A man dies in the storeroom. Was it an accident or something else. This short story was packed with twists. I enjoyed every minute.
January 3, 2026
Love these characters!
Enjoyed the book.
Enjoyed the book.
January 3, 2026
I loved it!!!
April 8, 2026
Funny mystery.
I've followed the series from top to bottom. The books are so subtle and funny that I was moving from awe to laugh all the way.
Thank you Ms. Dobbs!!
I've followed the series from top to bottom. The books are so subtle and funny that I was moving from awe to laugh all the way.
Thank you Ms. Dobbs!!
April 27, 2026
Fun read
Great way to be introduced to the Lexi Baker series. Quirky ladies with great deductive skills. Always enjoy Leighann Dobbs mysteries.
Great way to be introduced to the Lexi Baker series. Quirky ladies with great deductive skills. Always enjoy Leighann Dobbs mysteries.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews