{"product_id":"how-the-finch-stole-christmas-9781516103157","title":"How the Finch Stole Christmas","description":"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the only things on Birds \u0026amp; Bees owner Amy Simms's wish list are peace, quiet, and birding beside her beau. But in small town Ruby Lake, 'tis the season to solve murders . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Before Amy can get into the holiday spirit, she meets Franklin Finch-the cocky new owner of Christmas House Village, one of the most beloved attractions in town. Locals have been squawking over his decision to sack veteran staff members for cheaper help. And when Finch blows off a business deal with Amy, it confirms that he's the biggest scrooge around. Still, she's stunned the night his dead body is found swinging in the attic of a festive Victorian . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Clashing against Chief Kennedy once again, Amy sets off to prove that Finch was murdered. But while her investigation quickly reveals a gaggle of disgruntled ex-Christmas House Village employees and unusual clues, Amy must move with caution as she focuses in on the seedy killer . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for J.R. Ripley's Beignets, Brides and Bodies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Appealing . . . A clever, amusing cozy.\" -\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Ripley's entertaining second series outing is a tasty option for foodie mystery fans.\" -\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to writing the Bird Lover's mystery series, J.R. Ripley is the critically acclaimed author of the Maggie Miller mysteries and the Kitty Karlyle mysteries (written as Marie Celine) among other works. J.R. is a member of the American Birding Association, the American Bird Conservancy, and is an Audubon Ambassador with the National Audubon Society. You may visit www.JRRipley.net for more information or visit J.R. on Facebook at www.facebook.com\/jrripley.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kensington Publishing Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50351086862610,"sku":"9781516103157","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_94dbfa05-f3ba-4b37-84d5-c01145991e99.jpg?v=1728253705","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-the-finch-stole-christmas-9781516103157","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}