The Christmas Tree Farm Fiasco: A Small Town Christmas in July Cozy Mystery Series

About The Christmas Tree Farm Fiasco: A Small Town Christmas in July Cozy Mystery Series

Where Christmas spirit meets murderous intent, and every tree tells a story…When environmental scientist Jake Patterson hosts his annual Christmas in July celebration at Evergreen Tree Farm, the last thing he expects is to find his rival Marcus Whitfield crushed beneath a fallen Fraser fir. What appears to be a tragic logging accident quickly reveals itself as carefully planned murder when Detective Amanda Reynolds discovers suspicious saw marks on the massive tree. With three compelling suspects—an environmental activist with a grudge, an equipment supplier owed thousands, and a mysterious development company executive—Jake must use his forestry expertise to help solve a case where sustainable practices clash with deadly greed. As hidden cameras reveal secret deals and dangerous logging violations, the investigation uncovers a web of deception that threatens to destroy the mountain community Jake calls home. Set against the backdrop of a picture-perfect mountain valley where Christmas trees grow tall and dark secrets run deeper, this cozy mystery blends environmental themes with classic small-town intrigue. When the killer's true identity emerges, Jake learns that some people will do anything to axe the competition