After the mayor of charming Chatham Crossing collapses during the annual Christmas tree lighting, Venus Bixby reluctantly gets involved in the investigation once her cookie bakery becomes implicated in the mayor's death.
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After the mayor of charming Chatham Crossing collapses during the annual Christmas tree lighting, Venus Bixby reluctantly gets involved in the investigation once her cookie bakery becomes implicated in the mayor's death.
Description
Second installment in the award-winning Venus Bixby Mystery series from Valerie Taylor, also author of What's Not Said: A Novel.
Thanksgiving weekend always marks the start of Christmas festivities in Chatham Crossing. But, this year, when the annual tree lighting ends in flames, this charming and usually joyful town finds little to celebrate.
After the town's long-time, beloved mayor, collapses and dies at the scene of the tree lighting, nearly a week passes before details as to what actually caused his heart attack begin to emerge.
Preoccupied with the recent opening of her kitty daycare service, Venus Bixby thinks twice before getting involved in the investigation. But once her popular cookie bakery is linked to the mayor's death, she has no choice.
As clues begin to surface, Venus grapples with the possibility that someone she cares about may be responsible for the mayor's death.
Will Venus's clever sleuthing be enough to save Christmas for this charming seaside town?
Includes cookie recipes and a playlist!
In the second installment of this cozy mystery with a romantic twist, Valerie Taylor brings back scrappy sleuth Venus Bixby and her mischief-maker twin sister. Switched at Death is as strikingly entertaining as A Whale of a Murder, with a holiday theme to enjoy all year long. Order Switched at Death today!
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2025 Firebird Book Awards Winner Cozy Mystery
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"Switched at Death is a little sassy, a little sentimental, and full of sneaky surprises. The writing is super fun. Valerie Taylor has this cheeky, breezy style that makes even the gossip feel juicy instead of mean. Highly recommend for cat moms, cozy mystery fans, and anyone who enjoys watching people stir the pot." -- Literary Titan 5-star review
"Switched at Death excels in its genre through a blend of engaging storytelling, well-crafted suspense, and a charismatic protagonist. Readers looking for a mystery that captures the warmth of small-town life and the thrill of a good whodunit will find this book delightful...a compelling mystery...a satisfying addition to any mystery lover's library." - Readers' Favorite 5-star review
"Valerie Taylor crafts a vivid story ... an alluring mystery for all readers. Packed with twists and turns and seasoned with revelations into Venus's thought processes, analytical prowess, and values, Switched at Death is the very definition of a page-turner." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
About the Author
Valerie Taylor lives in Connecticut and considers herself a typical "average Jane." She might remind you of the reclusive neighbor who fancies herself a novelist. Unlike many of her peers whom she admires, she does NOT have a degree in literature. But she is the award-winning author of the romantic comedy trilogy: WHAT'S NOT SAID, WHAT'S NOT TRUE, and WHAT'S NOT LOST. The roots of those three novels, as well as the first two books in the Venus Bixby Mystery series-A WHALE OF A MURDER and SWITCHED AT DEATH-most likely took hold during her early years watching Carol Burnett, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, and The Twilight Zone. Her love of oldies music stems from hours listening and dancing to Elvis Presley and The Beatles, and being in the Bobby Darin fan club.
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