Kalikimaka Killer by Jasmine Webb Narrator: Khristine Hvam
Series: Charlotte Gibson Mysteries #6
Published by Blueberry Books Press on January 14, 2025
Source: Purchased
Genres: Mystery
Length: 5 hrs 44 mins
Pages: 214
Format: Audiobook
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Christmas in Hawaii is all surfing Santa Claus, palm trees strung up with lights and… murder?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year on Maui, although not so much for one of Zoe’s patients. Zoe is convinced the woman was murdered, despite her death being ruled accidental, but the police won’t listen to her so she goes to Charlie for help. The two of them, along with Dot and Rosie, set out to get justice for Zoe’s patient.
But what initially looks like it might be a simple case quickly becomes complicated, and Charlie finds herself in more danger than cookies left out on Christmas Eve. Oh, and is that Jake standing under the mistletoe?
All Charlie wants for Christmas is to catch a murderer. That’s not too much for a girl to ask for, is it?
It’s Christmas in Hawaii and Charlie has two cases going on. The first is tracking down a bail-jumper – and of course she manages to get tasered again. Zoe brings her the murder case. Zoe believes one of her patients in the emergency room was poisoned, but the cops aren’t taking her concerns seriously, so she asks Charlie to investigate.
The mystery was decent. The dead woman’s friends are basically the only suspects, since they are the only ones who would have had the chance to poison her. Charlie discovers the woman had a few secrets, but none seem to give anyone a reason to kill her. The clues are tucked in well and the whodunnit made sense.
It’s as fun and madcap as always. And it is Christmassy – we have several Santa gone bad moments and a kiss under the mistletoe.
About Jasmine Webb
Jasmine Webb is a thirty-something who lives in the mountains most of the year, dreaming of the beach. When she’s not writing stories you can find her chasing her old dog around or hiking up moderately-sized hills.
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