The Fern Valley Christmas: A Fern Valley Cozy Mystery

In the charming small town of Fern Valley, the annual Festival of Lights is the highlight of the year. As Ethel Cromwell-Briggs prepares for a week of glowing lanterns, cheerful carolers, and a crafts bazaar filled with the scents of cinnamon and pine, everything is set for a perfect Christmas. But when a mysterious Santa, charming and larger than life, appears at the festival, the festive spirit quickly fades.

The next morning, Ethel discovers Santa's jolly body behind a vendor tent. With the local sheriff baffled and gossip running wild, Ethel grabs her trusty notebook and decides to uncover the truth, dragging her reluctant husband Hal into a whirlwind of holiday sleuthing.

As they navigate a sea of quirky suspects, from a gossipy flower seller to a flustered café owner, Ethel and Hal find themselves knee-deep in mistaken identities and small-town secrets. With slapstick clues and merry chaos around every corner, will they solve the mystery before the spirit of Christmas disappears for good?

Join Ethel in *The Fern Valley Christmas*, where love, laughter, and an irresistible cozy mystery come together in a heartwarming quest filled with nostalgia, lighthearted banter, and community bonds, all under the twinkling glow of holiday lights.