A Santa Slaying — Dionne Lister

When eleven drummers rather than twelve take the stage at the Manesbury Christmas concert four days before Christmas, it's more than a case of stage fright. Journalist Avery and her friends soon discover the missing drummer, Eric, dead in a backstage dressing room. It's a shock for Avery's friend Carina and not just because she's never stumbled upon a dead body before—the victim is Carina's neighbour and close friend.Gutted for Carina, Avery vows to try and solve the case before Christmas. But that's not her only motivation to hurry. A note found under the victim threatens two more murders.Unfortunately, being Christmas, the police won't receive forensic results any time soon, and Avery's ghostly friends can't find clues either. For the first time since she arrived in Manesbury, she's unsure if she can help the police solve the crime in a hurry. Which means two more people are likely to die.A miracle is needed to save two more potential victims and get closure for Avery's friend and Eric's family.But that's what Christmas is for, right?