The Silence of the Elves — Meg Muldoon

The Devil Wears Prada meets the movie Elf in this cozy mystery from the author of the bestselling Christmas River Cozy Mystery series. If there's one thing that every elf in the North Pole knows, it's this:Never get on Mrs. Claus's bad side.Never. Ever.Ever...After getting reassigned from the North Pole by a jealous Mrs. Claus, misfit elf Holly Hopewell is sent to work in the worst place imaginable: The North Pole Emporium Department store in Mistletoe, Oregon.The elves call it Mistletoe Row: a place so devoid of joy and Christmas spirit, that many a curly-toed folk has lost their poor mind working there.But just when Holly thinks things can't get any worse, the store's manager, who also happens to be Mrs. Claus's nephew, is found murdered in his office. And good-natured Holly Hopewell finds herself as the prime suspect in the local police's investigation.Will Holly be sent to a row of a different sort for a crime she didn't commit? Or will the handsome yet mysterious homicide detective assigned to the investigation find the real murderer before the gumdrops hit the fan for Holly?The legend of the North Pole gets a spicy and humorous revamp in this lighthearted, humorous cozy mystery. Perfect for reading in between holiday shopping, gift-wrapping, and spending time with family, this cozy mystery is chock full of magic and mirth. Pick up a copy today and give yourself the gift of the perfect cozy holiday read!