Midnight in Christmas River

Christmas River #11

by Meg Muldoon

It’s October in Christmas River, and things in the central Oregon town are becoming downright bone-chilling.
When famed horror author Ashcroft Black takes up residence at an old hunting cabin rumored to be haunted, pie baker extraordinaire Cinnamon Peters and the rest of the small town are thrilled to have a bona-fide celebrity in their midst.
But when the characters of Ashcroft’s horror novels literally start leaping to life in Christmas River, Cinnamon finds herself pulled into a perplexing mystery involving betrayal, crime, and a scandalous secret someone’s willing to kill over.
Can Cin figure out the mystery and free the town of Ashcroft’s horror for good? Or will she instead discover that fact is truly more horrifying than fiction?

Midnight in Christmas River is a Halloween-themed standalone Christmas River mystery. It’s full of mischievous fun and heartwarming moments, and even features recipes from Cinnamon’s own Halloween party menu!

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Christmas, Holiday, Fiction, Cozy, Halloween

149 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 26, 2018

About the author

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Meg Muldoon is the author of over 20 feel-good mysteries, including the bestselling Christmas River Cozy Mysteries and The Dog Town USA Cozy Mysteries. A former small town news reporter, Meg has always had a special place in her heart for lost dogs, homeless cats, and feisty old locals. She enjoys Marionberry pie, red cowboy boots, and craft glue guns. Meg specializes in writing stories filled with humor and heart, and her books have been featured in the Amazon Kindle Top-100.

Meg lives in Central Oregon with two Great Pyrenees, a cattle dog named Huckleberry, and a rascal cat named Frank.

Reading Order:

THE CHRISTMAS RIVER COZY MYSTERY SERIES
Murder in Christmas River – Book 1
Mayhem in Christmas River – Book 2
Madness in Christmas River – Book 3
Malice in Christmas River – Book 4
Mischief in Christmas River – Book 5
Manic in Christmas River – Book 6
Magic in Christmas River – Book 7
Menace in Christmas River – Book 8
Missing in Christmas River – Book 9
Meltdown in Christmas River – Book 10
Midnight in Christmas River – Book 11
Mistake in Christmas River – Book 12
Matrimony in Christmas River - Book 13
Malarkey in Christmas River - Book 14 (Coming Spring 2025!)

THE CHRISTMAS RIVER COZY MYSTERY NOVELLA SERIES
Roasted in Christmas River – Novella 1
Cinnamon Peters & the Rabbit Bandit – Novella 2
Caught in Christmas River – Novella 3
Crushed in Christmas River – Novella 4
Hounded in Christmas River – Novella 5
Framed in Christmas River – Novella 6
Trapped in Christmas River - Novella 7
Merriment in Christmas River - Novella 8

THE HOLLY HOPEWELL COZY MYSTERY SERIES
The Silence of the Elves – Book 1
Elf Confidential - Book 2

THE DOG TOWN USA COZY MYSTERY SERIES
Mutts & Murder – Book 1
Bulldogs & Bullets – Book 2
Corgis & Conspiracy - Book 3
Pyrenees & Poison - Book 4 (Coming Soon)

THE COZY MATCHMAKER MYSTERY SERIES
Burned in Broken Hearts Junction – Book 1
Busted in Broken Hearts Junction – Book 2

THE WITCHES OF BROOMFIELD BAY MYSTERY SERIES (with Jools Sinclair)
Ginger of the West – Book 1

Reviews

[Kathy Brackin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short story In the series was so good 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[Mary Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Midnight In Christmas River
Christmas River Cozy, Book #11
Meg Muldoon
5 Stars


Synopsis:

Book 11 in the best-selling Christmas River Series is a cozy mystery as satisfying as a mug of hot apple cider on a golden fall day…

It’s October in Christmas River, and things in the central Oregon town are becoming downright bone-chilling.
When famed horror author Ashcroft Black takes up residence at an old hunting cabin rumored to be haunted, pie baker extraordinaire Cinnamon Peters and the rest of the small town are thrilled to have a bona-fide celebrity in their midst.
But when the characters of Ashcroft’s horror novels literally start leaping to life in Christmas River, Cinnamon finds herself pulled into a perplexing mystery involving betrayal, crime, and a scandalous secret someone’s willing to kill over.
Can Cin figure out the mystery and free the town of Ashcroft’s horror for good? Or will she instead discover that fact is truly more horrifying than fiction?

Midnight in Christmas River is a Halloween-themed standalone Christmas River mystery. It’s full of mischievous fun and heartwarming moments, and even features recipes from Cinnamon’s own Halloween party menu!

Look for MISTAKE IN CHRISTMAS RIVER (Book 12) on digital shelves this fall!! (Goodreads)

Review:

Whenever I get to spend time in Christmas River, I am a happy reader. The characters feel like old friends and I feel like I am visiting them. Kara and Cinnamon are the best of friends and you can tell how close they are. We should all have a friend like Kara. Cinnamon and Daniel (her husband) are blissfully happy and we should all have a significant other in our lives like him. And we should all have a grandfather like Warren in our lives, he is my favorite character.

The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and the town of Christmas River comes alive in my mind when I read this book. I would love to visit there some time. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The mystery is carried on well throughout the entire book and it was not easily solved. It was well plotted and fast paced and I was swiping pages as fast as I could to see what was going to happen next.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a thoroughly enjoyable cozy mystery. Grab the whole series, sit back and enjoy your reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and provided my honest review.

[Sharon Michaels · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read all the Christmas River books and have enjoyed each one! This one kept me guessing. Well written with extremely likeable characters. Keep writing them Meg - I'll keep buying and reading them.

[Katarzyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of Christmas River series and have read them all. If you like cozy mysteries you should definitely check out Meg's books. They are so well written with very likable characters and mysteries that will keep you guessing until the end.
Midnight in Christmas River was a great Halloween story that you can devour in one day! Make sure to pair it with a slice of delicious pie and hot cocoa!

[Lita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book. I enjoyed it and the characters. Nice to have mystery without anyone being killed.

[Madeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This happens to be my favorite Christmas River story.

It’s very relaxing and enjoyable.

Happy Halloween.

[Krystyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the past won't let you go

A good read. Would be a good one to read at Halloween. The ghosts of our past can make present day living hard.
She's been asked to cater a book reading/signing by a famous horror writer. Now she has been asked to cater a writer's workshop. As she and her BFF are delivering the goods they overhear a row between him and his estranged wife. The workshop is brought to an abrupt end when he collapses after saying that a ghost is haunting him. Once he had been released from hospital she goes to visit him and he states that the female ghost in his last book is not only haunting him but that the next time she does so it might the death knoll for his bad heart. She and Daniel take him under their wing and try to find out what is going on. Is it really a ghost? Or does this apparition have a more solid base? Will they manage to stop the haunting?

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've not read any books in this series before jumping into this book. It's fine to read as a standalone. I enjoying meeting the residents of Christmas River (a fictional small town in Central Oregon). The story was appropriate for Halloween, but it wasn't a spook-fest, or horrorifying. I really enjoyed it.

There are also a few recipes at the end of the book. I'm NOT a baker, but I just might try to make the Sour Cream Appple pie for Thanksgiving. I kept hearing about it throughout the book, and now I want to try it myself.

[Mara Deane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet, cozy, and easy page turning mystery, with a light Fall/Halloween setting. It reminds me of a hybrid between Scooby-Doo (the original cartoons) and Murder She Wrote, except instead of the main female character being a writer, she's a baker.

As a little bonus at the end, the writer shares recipes for some of the bakery treats mentioned in the book. 🍪🎂🍰🥧🍮🍻😋

A read for all ages. "G" rating: no spice, no profane language.

This was my introduction to Meg Muldoon and Christmas River 🎄 and I am hooked. Can't wait to read the others.

[Arow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a stand-alone book which is part of the Christmas River series, it was light hearted, easy and fun to read. It takes place in October with a focus on Halloween. Lots of wonderful fall references which is making me wish it wasn't the end of March but actually the end of September. There is something about Cinnamon, Daniel, their love of each other, friends, family, strangers and pies which makes me want to stay within this series always.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. The mystery kept me guessing and the romance between Cinnamon and Daniel was a sweet second chance romance with lots of angst. I enjoyed all the main characters. The interactions between Cinnamon and her grandpa are fun and also sweet. There’s some humor and suspense as well as romance. Cinnamon and her best friend have some great moments as well. The Halloween theme adds to the mystery. A five star story.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hit cozy mystery from Christmas River with Cinnamon, Daniel and the rest of the usual characters.

The author does state at the beginning of the book that, chronologically, this doesn't fall into place, but as the book came together quickly she decided to release it before the next book. It doesn't spoil the enjoyment of the series.

Well worth a read if you like cozy mysteries.

[Annette Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

it bored me

After a rather slow start, and with a perfect married couple in a perfect town, welI got real bored. Skipped to the ending, read about the famous authour, worked it out, read bits and pieces till the end. Whole town is perfect..blah blah blah….the end.
Like I said, boring.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Halloween Horror

This is the first book I've read in this series, and I'm sure I will read more. Works well as a stand alone.
When a famous author come to stay in Christmas River, strange this start happening. Kept me gripped until the last page. The recipes were a definite bonus, too.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I love Cin and Daniel I'm going to make this quick because book 12 waits for me so if you like a great cozy with characters you will love then this series by Meg Muldoon is a must read

[Amy Rosenkoetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I <3 Cinnamon

I adore cozy, small-town mysteries, and Meg Muldoon nails the feel in every Christmas River tale. Charming characters, devious plots, and juicy details. Quick reads, but they cover all the bases. This one holds a lot of ground and doesn't shortchange the reader.

[Francie Latham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed and Couldn’t Put Down

This book had strong characters and story line. What I enjoyed the most was the plot had so many twists and turns. It was similar to driving a mountain road in the dead of Winter. You were scared but couldn’t stop until you reached the top of the mountain. Thrilling but scary. Great book. Thank you.

[Julie Nilles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Head for Christmas River

Now here's the town of your dreams. The people all make you feel great, like
You really matter.
Then, all of a ,sudden, something happens that leaves you scratching your head.

[Betty Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Midnight in Christmas River Book 11

I enjoyed the characters and the bakery with all the treats and the pumpkins and the story itself . Can't wait to read more books by this author.

[Joelyn Blair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series

This was the first book in the series I've read, and it was wonderful. I love the characters and the town. The storyline is fabulous and its a stand a lone book. A must read Fall Novel.

[Janice Magnusson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, scary, enjoyable read

If you're looking foe a fun quick read this book is for you. It does have lots of twists and turns that makes a person want to tell the protagonist to watch out. You won't be disappointed.

[Samantha herbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ghost story

I love ghost stories. I believe in the supernatural. I enjoyed this book. It wasn't scary but I liked the introduction of Josiah. He made it, for me. I read this book on a rainy day and it made for a very cozy read.

[Rae Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun story! I really enjoyed it. This is my first visit to Christmas River, and it won’t be my last. I like Cinnamon Peters, and her recipes sound so yummy. I’m looking forward to properly reading this series from the beginning.

[Penny Hollingsworth · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was ok book.

It was,ok. Interesting but not a favorite. It is a quick read. Under 200 pages. I was looking for a shorter book to read before Halloween and it fit what I wanted to read.

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Halloween in Christmas River

I love Christmas River and all the characters that live there. In this version, everyone gets a scare. It is all good?

[Shaena Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read all the books in the series and this one is my favorite! Can’t wait to make the sour cream apple pie recipe!

[Leslie Ferrari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another visit to Christmas River for a pleasant afternoon.

[Zoë · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I really love this series. I just devour them book by book. Ill feel sad when the series ends. Keep them coming.

[Lara Folks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic series!!

This entire series is great! Plenty of mystery without the gore! I can’t wait to read the next book! Just 2 more in the series!

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice installment in the series. This book takes place just before Halloween and has some seasonal elements that add to the almost nonexistent mystery.