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Corpses for Christmas (A Detective Hodgins Victorian Mystery)

A long over-due visit by Detective Hodgins’ brother and his family promises to bring a special cheer and excitement to the holiday season. But, a body is found propped up against his daughter’s school, tainting the happy family reunion. The investigation takes a drastic turn for the worse when Detective Hodgins is forced to set aside his emotions and loyalties in the face of cold hard facts. If he can’t sift through his brother’s lies to find the truth, there may be no saving him from the rope.

About the Author

Nanci M. Pattenden is an author of historical crime fiction. After digging into her own genealogy, Nanci uncovered a story about a young ancestor, sent to Canada from an English workhouse, who ended up on trial for murder. This sparked her interest in writing fiction, and launched her into the world of novel writing. Nanci’s interest in genealogy, local history and love of Victorian murder mysteries have merged to create a new Canadian Victorian murder mystery writer. She is a member of Sisters In Crime, Crime Writers of Canada, The Writers’ Community of York Region, , The Writers’ Community of Durham Region, and the Historical Novel Society. Nanci has completed the Creating Writing programs at both the University of Toronto and the University of Calgary. She currently resides in Newmarket, Ontario with her beautiful cat Snowball, and is semi-retired. She can be contacted through her website at http://www.nancipattenden.com.