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Christmas Past: A Cozy Mystery
Christmas is traditionally a time for family… But things have gone horribly wrong in Sophia Palmer’s family. Her father vanished five months ago, on the same night that her cousin was found murdered. When the missing patriarch returns just a few days before Christmas, confused and babbling about crimes long past, Sophia is faced with a decision that will change the course of her life, and her relationship with her father. At a time that should be filled with holiday cheer, she has to decide whether she believes his claims of innocence. Whether she chooses to believe him or not, her life is about to change forever. If her father is telling the truth, the entire family could be in danger. Is truth more deadly than fiction? Find out in this action-packed Cozy Mystery!
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2021
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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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September 12, 2021
A fast paced Christmas cozy mystery.
May 19, 2021
A sweet holiday story focused on family with a small mystery added in. The storyline is well written and the mystery simple and well plotted.
Sophia and her husband arrive several days before Christmas to spend the holidays with her mom. Sophias dad disappeared a year ago and her mom believes he's still alive. When Sophia discovers her mom is correct but her dad doesn't want to come out of hiding until he clears his name of a murder he doesn't even remember. Sophia is determined to help her dad so he can join the family for the holidays.
Sophia and her husband arrive several days before Christmas to spend the holidays with her mom. Sophias dad disappeared a year ago and her mom believes he's still alive. When Sophia discovers her mom is correct but her dad doesn't want to come out of hiding until he clears his name of a murder he doesn't even remember. Sophia is determined to help her dad so he can join the family for the holidays.
December 13, 2022
Another mystery listening 🎶🔰
Another will written murder mystery family relationships adventure thriller short story by Patti Benning (A Cozy Mystery). Sophie discovers her father in the shed behind the house three days before Christmas. He has been missing for six months and has a warrant for his arrest for murder. But it all comes together ❤ he is not the murderer. I would recommend this novella to readers looking for a quick seasonal read. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to books 📚. 2022 👒😤🐕👒
Another will written murder mystery family relationships adventure thriller short story by Patti Benning (A Cozy Mystery). Sophie discovers her father in the shed behind the house three days before Christmas. He has been missing for six months and has a warrant for his arrest for murder. But it all comes together ❤ he is not the murderer. I would recommend this novella to readers looking for a quick seasonal read. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to books 📚. 2022 👒😤🐕👒
May 14, 2021
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A plot filled enjoyable cozy that will have you turning the pages till the end.
A woman’s father mysteriously disappears months ago as her cousin is found dead that night. Now his sudden appearance during Christmas has him babbling about crimes of the past.
Did he have something to do with her cousin’s death or is it just a coincidence? She must make a decision whether or not to believe him could leave to disastrous results.
A plot filled enjoyable cozy that will have you turning the pages till the end.
A woman’s father mysteriously disappears months ago as her cousin is found dead that night. Now his sudden appearance during Christmas has him babbling about crimes of the past.
Did he have something to do with her cousin’s death or is it just a coincidence? She must make a decision whether or not to believe him could leave to disastrous results.
May 22, 2021
Sophia is on her way home for Christmas in hopes to keep her moms mind off her missing dad. He went missing after another family member was killed.
Well written story and the characters were great. Love all of Ms. Benning's books she never disappoints.
Well written story and the characters were great. Love all of Ms. Benning's books she never disappoints.
July 2, 2021
Lovely Christmas mystery
I really enjoyed this quick Christmas mystery. I was pretty close in my guess as to who the real killer was. I would love to have another book with these characters.
I really enjoyed this quick Christmas mystery. I was pretty close in my guess as to who the real killer was. I would love to have another book with these characters.
May 29, 2021
This quick read is a nice stand alone Christmas mystery.
June 17, 2021
Great Holiday Mystery
I love all the books by this author & look forward to each One. Really enjoyed reading this book. It is a well written holiday cozy with great characters.
I love all the books by this author & look forward to each One. Really enjoyed reading this book. It is a well written holiday cozy with great characters.
November 29, 2025
Merry Christmas
Good story. I was not able to solve the mystery before the climax of the story. I wish it had been full length.
Good story. I was not able to solve the mystery before the climax of the story. I wish it had been full length.
December 16, 2025
Absolutely incredible story short read but a page turner
Less than 24 hours and read. Could not put it down. Well written and keeps you wanting to know more with every page turn.
Less than 24 hours and read. Could not put it down. Well written and keeps you wanting to know more with every page turn.
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