“Brings the Christmas cozy to dizzying new heights of cuteness.” - Kirkus Reviews on Mrs. “Multiple plot twists, quirky characters, plenty of humor, and the lovingly described, magical Santaland distinguish this entertaining cozy.” - Booklist on Mrs. “Entertaining…Fans of offbeat, humorous cozies will clamor for more.” - Publishers Weekly on Mrs. Fans of Leigh Perry’s Family Skeleton mysteries will be tickled.” - Publishers Weekly on Mrs. “Ireland’s bizarre series conceit works, a tribute to her deft juggling of sleuthing and satire. It’s a delightful mix of humor, technology, and murder in an unconventional mystery.” - Library Journal on Mrs.

Claus’ title is a fresh take on a Christmas cozy. But who’s really to blame? Where is Gobbles the turkey? And can April solve a double helping of mystery in time for everyone to sit down to a non-deadly dinner together? An ominous message, written in what seems to be blood and urging April to stop investigating, only convinces her more. Someone poisoned Elspeth, and April believes Constable Crinkle is hauling the wrong suspect off to jail. That crime is quickly overshadowed at a pre-Thanksgiving potluck when Nick’s cousin, Elspeth, face-plants into her mashed potatoes-dead. Chaos erupts when Gobbles, the live turkey imported for the castle feast, is bird-napped. April’s husband, Nick-the real Santa-has some misgivings, since it’s tough to get ready for Christmas when everyone is obsessed with helium balloons and pie recipes. In Santaland, it’s beginning to look a lot like…Thanksgiving…and in between the festivities, April Claus must track down a killer hiding amid a parade of suspects…Īt Castle Kringle, the elves are excitedly arranging their first ever Thanksgiving day feast. It’s year-round Christmas cheer in this creative and witty mystery series featuring a unique heroine who’s married to the real-life Santa Claus and living in the North Pole.

Mrs claus and the santaland slayings