The Spirit of Christmas (Miss Fortune Holiday Series, #1)

  In the enchanting town of Mistletoe Falls, Louisiana, Christmas transcends time, blossoming into a grand, mystical celebration that's the heartbeat of the community.

     This year, however, dark clouds loom over the festive season: a devious politician's schemes and the vanishing of a treasured century-old Christmas ornament threaten to unravel time-honored traditions and endanger the very soul of the town.

     Enter Fortune Redding, a former CIA operative, and the indomitable SWAMP TEAM 3. Together, they dive headfirst into an extraordinary adventure, where the charm of holiday festivities intertwines with a crooked politician and an ancient legend that comes to life.

     Amidst this whirlwind, they sense that a secret spiritual force, shrouded in mystery, might be guiding events from behind the scenes. 'The Spirit of Christmas' is a heartwarming tale brimming with intrigue, unexpected twists, and a dash of magical wonder, guaranteed to reignite your belief in the miraculous spirit of Christmas.

 

What reviewers have said about An Act of Misfortune:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023

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Quite enjoyed this book. Had some bad news earlier and this helped me deal with it! Might read it again down the road.

 

5.0 out of 5 stars an act of misfortune hits all the buttons

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

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An act of misfortune hits all the buttons. There's plenty of action, lots of humor and slick investigative work, all of which utilize strong female leads with a humorous side story. Fun and entertaining.

 

Well written

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023

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This book is engaging. The characters are easy to follow. Great combination of mystery and humor. Miss Fortune series fans will enjoy this book.

 

Totally worth the read!

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023

What fun this was to read! I felt as if I was along with each of the characters and joining in with them on the adventure. I so look forward to reading more from this author. What a great find! This was so much fun to read! Totally worth the read! Glad I stumbled upon this book.

 

Perfect rainy afternoon distraction

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023

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Loved it! I adore Fortune and Brennan getting into a mess and figuring out how to get into more. Perfect.

 

Danger and suspense

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

While out birdwatching Gertie finds a dead body and a rare bird that starts quite the investigation into the murder and how to save the park. There's danger, suspense and humor that will keep you reading. At the cribbage match between Gertie and Celia the interaction made you feel like you were there watching everything go down and trying not to laugh. This book is fast paced, and I really got into the investigation and hopefully another book will come out of this with some of the new characters being introduced.

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The Spirit of Christmas (Miss Fortune Holiday Series, #1)

  In the enchanting town of Mistletoe Falls, Louisiana, Christmas transcends time, blossoming into a grand, mystical celebration that's the heartbeat of the community.

     This year, however, dark clouds loom over the festive season: a devious politician's schemes and the vanishing of a treasured century-old Christmas ornament threaten to unravel time-honored traditions and endanger the very soul of the town.

     Enter Fortune Redding, a former CIA operative, and the indomitable SWAMP TEAM 3. Together, they dive headfirst into an extraordinary adventure, where the charm of holiday festivities intertwines with a crooked politician and an ancient legend that comes to life.

     Amidst this whirlwind, they sense that a secret spiritual force, shrouded in mystery, might be guiding events from behind the scenes. 'The Spirit of Christmas' is a heartwarming tale brimming with intrigue, unexpected twists, and a dash of magical wonder, guaranteed to reignite your belief in the miraculous spirit of Christmas.

 

What reviewers have said about An Act of Misfortune:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023

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Quite enjoyed this book. Had some bad news earlier and this helped me deal with it! Might read it again down the road.

 

5.0 out of 5 stars an act of misfortune hits all the buttons

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

Verified Purchase

An act of misfortune hits all the buttons. There's plenty of action, lots of humor and slick investigative work, all of which utilize strong female leads with a humorous side story. Fun and entertaining.

 

Well written

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023

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This book is engaging. The characters are easy to follow. Great combination of mystery and humor. Miss Fortune series fans will enjoy this book.

 

Totally worth the read!

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023

What fun this was to read! I felt as if I was along with each of the characters and joining in with them on the adventure. I so look forward to reading more from this author. What a great find! This was so much fun to read! Totally worth the read! Glad I stumbled upon this book.

 

Perfect rainy afternoon distraction

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023

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Loved it! I adore Fortune and Brennan getting into a mess and figuring out how to get into more. Perfect.

 

Danger and suspense

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

While out birdwatching Gertie finds a dead body and a rare bird that starts quite the investigation into the murder and how to save the park. There's danger, suspense and humor that will keep you reading. At the cribbage match between Gertie and Celia the interaction made you feel like you were there watching everything go down and trying not to laugh. This book is fast paced, and I really got into the investigation and hopefully another book will come out of this with some of the new characters being introduced.

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The Spirit of Christmas (Miss Fortune Holiday Series, #1)

The Spirit of Christmas (Miss Fortune Holiday Series, #1)

by Stephen John
The Spirit of Christmas (Miss Fortune Holiday Series, #1)

The Spirit of Christmas (Miss Fortune Holiday Series, #1)

by Stephen John

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Overview

  In the enchanting town of Mistletoe Falls, Louisiana, Christmas transcends time, blossoming into a grand, mystical celebration that's the heartbeat of the community.

     This year, however, dark clouds loom over the festive season: a devious politician's schemes and the vanishing of a treasured century-old Christmas ornament threaten to unravel time-honored traditions and endanger the very soul of the town.

     Enter Fortune Redding, a former CIA operative, and the indomitable SWAMP TEAM 3. Together, they dive headfirst into an extraordinary adventure, where the charm of holiday festivities intertwines with a crooked politician and an ancient legend that comes to life.

     Amidst this whirlwind, they sense that a secret spiritual force, shrouded in mystery, might be guiding events from behind the scenes. 'The Spirit of Christmas' is a heartwarming tale brimming with intrigue, unexpected twists, and a dash of magical wonder, guaranteed to reignite your belief in the miraculous spirit of Christmas.

 

What reviewers have said about An Act of Misfortune:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023

Verified Purchase

Quite enjoyed this book. Had some bad news earlier and this helped me deal with it! Might read it again down the road.

 

5.0 out of 5 stars an act of misfortune hits all the buttons

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

Verified Purchase

An act of misfortune hits all the buttons. There's plenty of action, lots of humor and slick investigative work, all of which utilize strong female leads with a humorous side story. Fun and entertaining.

 

Well written

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023

Verified Purchase

This book is engaging. The characters are easy to follow. Great combination of mystery and humor. Miss Fortune series fans will enjoy this book.

 

Totally worth the read!

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023

What fun this was to read! I felt as if I was along with each of the characters and joining in with them on the adventure. I so look forward to reading more from this author. What a great find! This was so much fun to read! Totally worth the read! Glad I stumbled upon this book.

 

Perfect rainy afternoon distraction

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023

Verified Purchase

Loved it! I adore Fortune and Brennan getting into a mess and figuring out how to get into more. Perfect.

 

Danger and suspense

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

While out birdwatching Gertie finds a dead body and a rare bird that starts quite the investigation into the murder and how to save the park. There's danger, suspense and humor that will keep you reading. At the cribbage match between Gertie and Celia the interaction made you feel like you were there watching everything go down and trying not to laugh. This book is fast paced, and I really got into the investigation and hopefully another book will come out of this with some of the new characters being introduced.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940179433323
Publisher: Stephen John
Publication date: 11/12/2023
Series: Miss Fortune Holiday Series
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 528 KB

About the Author

About the Author

Steve is a retired business executive and freelance sports journalist who now spends his days chasing fictional criminals and real guitar strings. He writes cozy mysteries with a Miss Fortune twist, inspired by the delightfully chaotic world of Jana DeLeon—where the suspects are slippery, the sidekicks are snarky, and the body count is strictly literary.

Before turning to mystery and mayhem, Steve interviewed thirty of the world's top poker players for Phil Hellmuth's book Deal Me In. He's also co-authored two Dane Maddock thrillers with David Wood (Devil's Face and Gray Ghost) and teamed up with Jesse Jacobson on Rainhorse, a novel that gallops between grit and grace.

When he's not writing, Steve performs with his two-piece acoustic band, Latitude 47, in and around the Seattle area—including senior homes, where the crowd knows every lyric and occasionally requests a plot twist. His guitar has been known to solve more story problems than his outline software, and his groupies (mostly retired librarians and one very enthusiastic bingo caller) are fiercely loyal.

Steve has been married for 49 years—a record even his fictional detectives would envy—and enjoys time with his two children and two grandchildren, who keep him young and occasionally ask him to turn the amp down.

He's currently working on his first Western novel, White Bone Prairie, where the horses are fast, the justice is frontier-style, and the moral compass spins like a poker chip in a hurricane.

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