Who Murdered The Elf? - Who Murdered...?, #4

Hazel Cartbell is back in her fourth mystery in the Who Murdered? series. It's the Christmas season in Andover, New Hampshire and Hazel and Chief Rasmussen must investigate the death of Santa's helper. The elf has been killed, the Christmas presents stolen and Sister Marie Catherine is breathing down their necks. The elf's identity leads to more questions. He's a career criminal who's been wreaking havoc on the town and its surrounding communities, but sleazy lawyer, Victor Kendall, is determined to keep him out of jail.
As the cops begin to unravel the puzzle, lots of unexpected Christmas miracles occur. Goodwill toward men and all. Of course, what would a murder investigation be without the interference-uh, help-of the good citizens of Andover? Will Hazel and the chief solve the mystery and save Christmas?The story is just over 31, 000 words.(The 3rd mystery: "Who Murdered the Holiday Spirit" can be found in "A Cozy Crew Christmas Anthology"