Winter Carnival Conspiracy

by Tonya Kappes

Genres: Mystery; Craft & Hobby Cozy Mysteries

Synopsis

Winter murder rocks Holiday Junction

Winter settles over Holiday Junction, Kentucky, bringing snow-covered streets, festival lights, and another mystery no one saw coming.

In this upcoming installment of the Holiday Cozy Mystery series, journalist and amateur sleuth Violet Rhinehammer finds herself once again at the center of a small-town investigation during the town’s annual Winter Carnival celebration. What begins as festive fun quickly turns serious when a suspicious death shakes the tight-knit seaside community.

With holiday events underway and tensions rising beneath the sparkle, Violet must navigate town politics, longtime rivalries, and secrets buried deeper than the snowdrifts. As always, familiar faces from Holiday Junction stand ready to help uncover the truth.

Set against a backdrop of winter festivities, community traditions, and small-town Southern charm, this cozy mystery delivers clean sleuthing, layered suspects, and a holiday-themed whodunit readers have come to expect from the series.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Holiday cozy mysteries

• Small-town Southern settings

• Amateur sleuth heroines

• Festival-themed murder mysteries

• Clean mysteries with heart and humor

Preorder now and return to Holiday Junction for another seasonal mystery.

Release date: November 27, 2026

Publisher: Tonya Kappes Books