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Ornamental Danger
a holiday short story
2015
First Published
3.77
Average Rating
63
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From USA Today bestselling author Kerri Nelson... The key to success is to survive the competition. Mandy Murrin thought working for a living would be the death of her...but she didn't count on the holidays to be such a killer! When the annual Mistletoe Smackdown trophy for best Christmas decorations is up for grabs, Mandy's small town will stop at nothing to win the coveted award. Only now, the long time winner has turned up suspiciously dead, and the folks in Millbrook are suddenly in a frenzy to become the new victor. It's be up to med-school dropout and reluctant sleuth, Mandy Murrin, to serve as the town's Glitter Queen and select the next winner. But can she keep the peace among her neighbors or will this night before Christmas be her very last? *holiday recipe included* Working Stiff Mysteries: Remote Consequences – book #1 Worked to Death – book #2 Ornamental Danger – holiday short story "Small town mystery at its best—and funniest!" —Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling mystery author

Avg Rating
3.77
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Author

Kerri Nelson
Kerri Nelson
Author · 8 books

Kerri Nelson survived a fifteen year career in the legal field and then took her passion for crime solving to the page. But her journey to become a mystery author took a decade long detour into the world of romance where she penned twenty two novels and novellas in various sub-genres. Born and raised a true southern belle, Kerri holds many useful secrets: how to bake a killer peach cobbler; how to charm suspects with proper batting of the eyelashes; and how to turn your parasol into a handy weapon. Kerri is an active member of Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America which includes various volunteer positions such as Board Member at Large and Daphne Published Contest Category Coordinator of Kiss of Death RWA (Chapter for Romantic Suspense Authors). Learn more about Kerri and her new Working Stiff Mystery Series, at her website: www.KerriNelson.com Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/kerribookwriter Kerri is an active member of Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America as well as numerous chapters including Futuristic Fantasy & Paranormal Writers and the Kiss of Death Chapter for mystery/suspense authors.

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