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Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #40
A Jingle of Murder
Being snowed in…
Is better than being six feet under!
When pizzeria owner, and amateur sleuth, Eleanora Ward’s, Christmas plans go awry, thanks to a record-setting snowstorm, she tries her very best to remain positive, and is determined to not let the weather ruin her whole holiday. At the very least, she’ll still be able to have a nice, quiet Christmas at home with her husband and in-laws.
But the town of Kittiport, Maine isn’t as quiet as it seems, and a daring murder on the night of the storm rocks the townsfolk to their core. With the police out of options, Ellie, and her new friend Susie, take it upon themselves to get to the bottom of the mystery before the snow clears.
Will the killer beat the storm and escape before Ellie and Susie add up all of the clues?
Find out in this fast-paced Cozy Holiday Mystery!
Is better than being six feet under!
When pizzeria owner, and amateur sleuth, Eleanora Ward’s, Christmas plans go awry, thanks to a record-setting snowstorm, she tries her very best to remain positive, and is determined to not let the weather ruin her whole holiday. At the very least, she’ll still be able to have a nice, quiet Christmas at home with her husband and in-laws.
But the town of Kittiport, Maine isn’t as quiet as it seems, and a daring murder on the night of the storm rocks the townsfolk to their core. With the police out of options, Ellie, and her new friend Susie, take it upon themselves to get to the bottom of the mystery before the snow clears.
Will the killer beat the storm and escape before Ellie and Susie add up all of the clues?
Find out in this fast-paced Cozy Holiday Mystery!
- GenresCozy Mystery
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2019
122 people are currently reading
58 people want to read
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Patti Benning
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When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
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January 13, 2025
Entertaining mystery listening. 👩❤️💋👩
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 39 of 48
Ellie and Russell are going to Florida to visit nana for Christmas but murder and a snow storm change the plan. Ellie uncovers the truth and arrest of the killer. They make it to Florida.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship adventure mystery novels 👮👩🍳 2025 🌆👩❤️💋👩
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 39 of 48
Ellie and Russell are going to Florida to visit nana for Christmas but murder and a snow storm change the plan. Ellie uncovers the truth and arrest of the killer. They make it to Florida.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship adventure mystery novels 👮👩🍳 2025 🌆👩❤️💋👩
January 18, 2020
Another fun loving cozy mystery.
December 3, 2019
Wow! This book felt so real, like I was actually living it! A large snowstorm, high winds, power outages. I got up to let my fur baby out during the night, and told him to hurry up, it was too cold outside. Decided I was hungry and went to put some leftover pizza in the microwave and wondered if the power was back on! This book hit me like no other!
January 8, 2024
I love this series. Ellie and her husband are flying to visit Nonna for Christmas in Florida when a storm hits and the airport closes looks like they will see snow rather than beaches. Add in a body and no way can they leave.
I love Ellie as a main character and would love to go and spend some eating pizza and hanging out at the pizzeria. I love all the side characters and this a fast feel good book.
I love Ellie as a main character and would love to go and spend some eating pizza and hanging out at the pizzeria. I love all the side characters and this a fast feel good book.
December 30, 2019
Watch out for in-laws!!!!
10++ stars!!
Ellie can be at the right place at the wrong.
She was so happy to be going to Florida to spend Christmas with her grandmother, finally was able to have Russell to get the time off to go with her.
Then it happens, finishing last minute things and the town has a big snow storm and the power went down all over the town and the police station.
Every one is struggling until the power was being repaired, and Ellie has to go to the pizzeria to see about her food so she saves alot but gives the rest to the community center for people who are greatly struggling to find a warm place to stay until the storm pasts.
As she and Russell pull into the station there is a problem in the parking lot.
Christmas plans cancelled airport closed. Then another snow storm hits.
Now YOU have to read to find out the rest.
You won't be disappointed!!!!
10++ stars!!
Ellie can be at the right place at the wrong.
She was so happy to be going to Florida to spend Christmas with her grandmother, finally was able to have Russell to get the time off to go with her.
Then it happens, finishing last minute things and the town has a big snow storm and the power went down all over the town and the police station.
Every one is struggling until the power was being repaired, and Ellie has to go to the pizzeria to see about her food so she saves alot but gives the rest to the community center for people who are greatly struggling to find a warm place to stay until the storm pasts.
As she and Russell pull into the station there is a problem in the parking lot.
Christmas plans cancelled airport closed. Then another snow storm hits.
Now YOU have to read to find out the rest.
You won't be disappointed!!!!
December 7, 2019
Christmas chaos
In this latest book, nothing goes as planned for Ellie. This time though it's not just murder, the weather is stirring up trouble in Kittiport too. I love how Ellie finds herself in the middle of a murder without even trying, she just seems like a magnet for it. No matter what happens, things always seem to work out until she finds herself in the middle of another investigation. Another nice thing about this book as well as the others in the series, is how everyone always works together to help each other. The book finished off with a happy feeling as Ellie and Russell finally get to enjoy Christmas even if it's a little late.
In this latest book, nothing goes as planned for Ellie. This time though it's not just murder, the weather is stirring up trouble in Kittiport too. I love how Ellie finds herself in the middle of a murder without even trying, she just seems like a magnet for it. No matter what happens, things always seem to work out until she finds herself in the middle of another investigation. Another nice thing about this book as well as the others in the series, is how everyone always works together to help each other. The book finished off with a happy feeling as Ellie and Russell finally get to enjoy Christmas even if it's a little late.
December 4, 2019
Just in time for the holidays and winter weather comes the latest in this great series. This is a wonderful addition to the series centered on Ellie, Russ, Shannon, and James with the type of storyline you expect from a great writer like Patti Benning.
Ellie and Russ were planning Christmas in Florida with Nonna. But there’s a huge snowstorm that shuts down the airport, the entire town losses power, and there’s a dead body in the police station parking lot. Plans change and a killer must be found.
Ellie and Russ were planning Christmas in Florida with Nonna. But there’s a huge snowstorm that shuts down the airport, the entire town losses power, and there’s a dead body in the police station parking lot. Plans change and a killer must be found.
December 9, 2019
Great book
Another great book by Patti Benning. A blizzard without power and another murder and a slightly delayed Merry Christmas .
Another great book by Patti Benning. A blizzard without power and another murder and a slightly delayed Merry Christmas .
December 9, 2019
Another great book in the series. This series never gets old. New things are always keeping Ellie and Russell on their toes.
January 9, 2020
Awesome
Christmas time is here, and one more day they leave to have Christmas with Nonona. But a blizzard, a murder and another storm coming through they may not get to leave home!
Christmas time is here, and one more day they leave to have Christmas with Nonona. But a blizzard, a murder and another storm coming through they may not get to leave home!
February 22, 2020
Very enjoyable
This one had some road bumps for sure. I was totally wrong about the killer in this one. I enjoyed this one very much.
This one had some road bumps for sure. I was totally wrong about the killer in this one. I enjoyed this one very much.
April 14, 2020
Ellie's adventures
Ellie's life is always an adventure from blizzards to murder. You never know what will happen next. Can't wait to see what is in store for her.
Ellie's life is always an adventure from blizzards to murder. You never know what will happen next. Can't wait to see what is in store for her.
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