If you like a little murder and mayhem during your holiday season, author Sue Ann Jaffarian has served up two digital Christmas short stories that fill the bill.
Both star plus-sized series character Odelia Grey, a paralegal who solves mysteries in southern California. Do you have to know anything about Odelia before you begin reading? Not at all! (But don't be surprised if you find yourself looking for the books afterwards.)
The first story, "Ho Ho Homicide" has Odelia being acccused of killing Santa at the local mall. The second, "Ho Ho Hell" brings Odelia back to the very same mall with her mother where a near riot breaks out over a parking space.
Both stories are light-hearted fun that highlight experiences we've all had while shopping for gifts. (Well... maybe not that being accused of murder part.) They're perfect for some me time after doing your own shopping. Sit down, put your feet up, sip some hot chocolate, and enjoy reading a few pages. You deserve it!
Ho Ho Humbug by Sue Ann Jaffarian
ASIN: B00Q3HW3YK
Arakel Press © 2014
eBook, 26 pages
Short Stories featuring Odelia Grey
Rating: A
Source: Purchased from Amazon
Oh, they do sound like fun, Cathy! And sometimes stories like these are just what the doctor ordered when you want a break from heavier fare.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy these little glimpses into the lives of favorite series characters-- ideas that don't necessarily fit into a full-length novel. They're perfect as short stories and add dimension to the characters.
DeleteI read the first in this series a year or so ago and have intended to come back to it before this. Odelia is one very likeable and funny-as-all-get-out gal. Thanks for letting me know about the these short stories. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! They also served to remind me that I need to get back to the next book in the series that's been patiently waiting for me on its shelf.
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