Holiday Spirit

Can love conquer the darkness that threatens to consume the holiday season?

In John DeGuire's debut novel, "Holiday Spirit," the quaint town of Killington, Vermont, is gripped by a chilling mystery: its children are vanishing. It all starts with a Halloween prank gone horribly wrong and an enraged witch.

As Christmas approaches, strange and unexplainable events plague the town. Ancient mummies, sinister lagoon creatures, and malevolent phantoms threaten the very essence of the holidays.

When the children disappear, panic spreads, and the townsfolk point fingers at the lurking monsters. But not all monsters are what they seem. Meet Saul, Frankenstein's patchwork EMS captain, created by his scientist father. Dr. Ralph Ellison, the invisible man, who blends into the shadows.

Aoife, a heroic werewolf who embraces her lycanthropy, and her husband, Count Dracula, a vampire with centuries of wisdom and a thirst for justice, not innocent blood.

As the witch Bridgett Bishop gathers her dark forces, this unlikely band of heroes must rise to the occasion. "Holiday Spirit" is a gripping werewolf romance, holiday baggage, and holiday murder mystery all rolled into one thrilling novel.

Can these monsters save the children and rescue the holiday season, or will darkness prevail?

Join them in a heart-pounding battle for the most magical time of the year and discover that love truly never dies, not even for Dracula.

Holiday Spirit

Unusual story but feel good flow and ending. Likable characters. Classic characters in a modern day setting. Good weekend listen.