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Gingerbread Treasures
Missing Gingerbread Men are the Key...
Oliver Breckenridge has a case — one he’s willing to fly all the way across the pond at Christmastime to look into.
Emily Willis says it all started with the gingerbread men. Then came the dognapping. And then the email…
Despite mounting clues, Oliver and his ad hock team of investigators aren’t getting anywhere. Add in a man Oliver hoped never to see again, a few rumors, and even more inconsistencies, and matters aren't clearing up.
Finding the “gingerbread treasure” might turn out to be more than they bargained for.
Oliver Breckenridge has a case — one he’s willing to fly all the way across the pond at Christmastime to look into.
Emily Willis says it all started with the gingerbread men. Then came the dognapping. And then the email…
Despite mounting clues, Oliver and his ad hock team of investigators aren’t getting anywhere. Add in a man Oliver hoped never to see again, a few rumors, and even more inconsistencies, and matters aren't clearing up.
Finding the “gingerbread treasure” might turn out to be more than they bargained for.
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Published July 17, 2020
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About the author
Rebekah Jones
17 books226 followersRebekah Jones is first and foremost a follower of the Living God. She started writing as a little girl, seeking to glorify her King with her books and stories.
Rebekah is an old soul in a young body (she’s not 12 —honest!) While her exact age is classified, her interests are not. Among them are reading a variety of books, singing, playing, and composing music, studying all manner of subjects, nannying an adventurous group of youngsters, and, of course, writing her books, poems, articles, and short stories. She writes a wide range of books from gentle children’s adventures to family sagas to murder mysteries.
Rebekah is an old soul in a young body (she’s not 12 —honest!) While her exact age is classified, her interests are not. Among them are reading a variety of books, singing, playing, and composing music, studying all manner of subjects, nannying an adventurous group of youngsters, and, of course, writing her books, poems, articles, and short stories. She writes a wide range of books from gentle children’s adventures to family sagas to murder mysteries.
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December 13, 2022
This is such a fun mystery!!! ❤️
April 29, 2025
5 stars. This was my first book by Rebekah Jones and I would love to read more of her work!!! The story was humorous, mysterious, sweet, and a great retelling. As it happens, I was in the middle of rereading
The Sign of the Four
when I got this ARC so I had fun comparing the two. I was really impressed by how the author pulled in the important elements but changed some things and made them a bit more of subtle nods to Holmes’ story. I really liked the characters, and I appreciated that the mystery was very clean too, but still kept the nasty villain factor and was still quite mysterious. There was excellent humour, and Gavin’s asthma threw in such an interesting and unique angle! The more I think of it the more of the subtle similarities I notice between the two stories and I’m extremely impressed. Highly recommended for Sherlock Holmes fans or mystery lovers!
Content: Tiny bit of hugging (a guy comforting the girl character).
A Favourite Quote: “Praying won’t fix anything, you know.”
“...It might not fix things how I would like them, but it will help me to bear what I need to.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “When did you memorize those verses?”
“I think that I was ten or eleven. Why?”
“Just making sure that you didn’t do it this morning, just so you could recite them to me.”
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
Content: Tiny bit of hugging (a guy comforting the girl character).
A Favourite Quote: “Praying won’t fix anything, you know.”
“...It might not fix things how I would like them, but it will help me to bear what I need to.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “When did you memorize those verses?”
“I think that I was ten or eleven. Why?”
“Just making sure that you didn’t do it this morning, just so you could recite them to me.”
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
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July 22, 2020
This mystery/treasure hunt kept me guessing till the end. Oliver Breckenridge is a fastidious British PI helping to solve a strange mystery surrounding gingerbread men in Arizona. His reactions to life in the desert were amusing. Alex Lewis is a nice, balanced young man I couldn't help but like. The story went back and forth between their points of view, culminating in a satisfying conclusion to the mystery and a lesson in forgiveness.
July 12, 2020
From the very first page, this story made me smile. It starts exactly how every good Sherlock Holmes story starts. A missive is received, conveying odd circumstances that only our protagonist can solve. In this case, that's Oliver Breckenridge, who shares his country with The Great Detective himself.
"It all started five years ago with the gingerbread men..."
The similarities continue, as by chapter 2, Oliver has procured lodgings with another bachelor. The Sherlock-Watson connection is ready for the clue-hunting to commence. In fact, the case they are on has many similarities to a particularly good detective story you might recognize, The Sign of Four.
Oliver has a perceptive, deductive mind, always processing the littlest details around him. I reeeeeaaaally enjoyed Oliver's semi-stuck-up British slightly-snobby character. Like Holmes, he doesn't just act that way, but he truly is a know-it-all (in the best sense! -- he literally knows it all). Also, I felt like his British culture was brought out at just the right moments, sometimes a certain turn of phrase, etc.
Some good theological reasoning is thrown into the mix of their witty banter sometimes, which sometimes gives the reader a little meat to really think about spiritually. I looooved those moments in the dialogue.
Also, if you didn't catch on yet, it's December and the holiday festivities are in full swing, which adds a great backdrop to the mystery unfolding. There's even a horse mentioned which is named Bethlehem -- too cute!
Good, clean, inspirational.
Suitable for: 10 and up - Adults
"It all started five years ago with the gingerbread men..."
The similarities continue, as by chapter 2, Oliver has procured lodgings with another bachelor. The Sherlock-Watson connection is ready for the clue-hunting to commence. In fact, the case they are on has many similarities to a particularly good detective story you might recognize, The Sign of Four.
Oliver has a perceptive, deductive mind, always processing the littlest details around him. I reeeeeaaaally enjoyed Oliver's semi-stuck-up British slightly-snobby character. Like Holmes, he doesn't just act that way, but he truly is a know-it-all (in the best sense! -- he literally knows it all). Also, I felt like his British culture was brought out at just the right moments, sometimes a certain turn of phrase, etc.
Some good theological reasoning is thrown into the mix of their witty banter sometimes, which sometimes gives the reader a little meat to really think about spiritually. I looooved those moments in the dialogue.
Also, if you didn't catch on yet, it's December and the holiday festivities are in full swing, which adds a great backdrop to the mystery unfolding. There's even a horse mentioned which is named Bethlehem -- too cute!
Good, clean, inspirational.
Suitable for: 10 and up - Adults
December 23, 2021
This mystery was fast-paced and I enjoyed that aspect as well how I found the mystery intriguing. I was able to read this book much faster than I normally do with books and if you are looking for a fast-paced read in a small town, I would definitely recommend!
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