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Murder in Her Stocking
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As the Moonlight Magnolia Agency revisits old memories on Christmas Eve, Granny Reid takes the reins back thirty years to the 1980sback when she went by Stella, everyones hair was bigger, and sweaters were colorful disasters. But murder never went out of style . . .
Christmas has arrived in sleepy McGill, Georgia, but holiday cheer cant keep temperamental Stella Reid from swinging a rolling pin at anyone who crosses her bad sideand this season, there are plenty. First an anonymous grinch vandalizes a celebrated nativity display. Far worse, the scandalous Prissy Carr is found dead in an alley behind a tavern. With police puzzled over the murder, Stella decides to stir the local gossip pot for clues on the culprits identity . . .
Turns out Prissy held a prominent spot on the naughty list, and suspects pile up like presents on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, the more progress Stella makes, the more fears she must confront. With a neighbor in peril and the futures of her beloved grandchildren at risk, Stella must somehow set everything straight and bring a cunning criminal to justice before December 25th . . .

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PRAISE FOR G.A. MCKEVETT AND THE SAVANNAH REID MYSTERIES
EVERY BODY ON DECK
This lighthearted cozy builds to a double surprise ending.
Publishers Weekly
Well-drawn, sympathetic characters; satisfying plot twists; and plenty of humor distinguish this lively, long-running cozy series.
Booklist
BURIED IN BUTTERCREAM
A wonderful edition to the series.
Suspense Magazine
A DECADENT WAY TO DIE
Superb.
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
CORPSE SUZETTE
Savannahs as feisty as ever.
Kirkus Reviews
MURDER A LA MODE
Added to a well-plotted mystery, the very funny depiction of a different side of reality television makes Murder la Mode a delight.
Mystery Scene
PEACHES AND SCREAMS
A luscious heroine, humor, and down-home characters.
Library Journal

About the Author

G.A. McKevett is the author of the acclaimed Savannah Reid mystery series. Also writing under the name Sonja Massie, she has authored over sixty books ranging from cozy mysteries to historical romances and nonfiction about the history of Ireland. Her earthy humor and fast-paced plots delight her fans, and critics applaud her offbeat characterizations and incisive observations about human nature. For more information, visit www.SonjaMassie.com.

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Books by G.A. McKevett

SAVANNAH REID MYSTERIES

Just Desserts
Bitter Sweets
Killer Calories
Cooked Goose
Sugar and Spite
Sour Grapes
Peaches and Screams
Death By Chocolate
Cereal Killer
Murder a la Mode
Corpse Suzette
Fat Free and Fatal
Poisoned Tarts
A Body to Die For
Wicked Craving
A Decadent Way to Die
Buried in Buttercream
Killer Honeymoon
Killer Physique
Killer Gourmet
Killer Reunion
Every Body on Deck
Hide and Sneak

GRANNY REID MYSTERIES
Murder in Her Stocking

Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation

G.A. M C K EVETT

MURDER In Her STOCKING

A GRANNY REID MYSTERY

KENSINGTON BOOKS
www.kensingtonbooks.com

All copyrighted material within is Attributor Protected.

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KENSINGTON BOOKS are published by

Kensington Publishing Corp.
119 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018

Library of Congress Card Catalogue Number: 2018944165

Kensington and the K logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off.

ISBN: 978-1-4967-1626-2

eISBN-13: 978-1-4967-1628-6
eISBN-10: 1-4967-1628-0

This new series is
dedicated to all of Savannahs friends,
who have loved Granny Reid for so long.

I would like to thank Leslie Connell for the many hours she has spent over the years reading and proofing my work, giving me suggestions, and noticing when characters arrive in two cars and leave in one or change eye color halfway through a book. I am even more thankful for her loving friendship.

I am also most grateful to Wanda and Charles Johnson, Arden Massie, Jim Hinze, and Jerry Pierce for their generous research assistance. I pronounce you honorary members of the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency.

A warm thank-you goes to my Facebook friends who helped me remember what our lives were like in the 1980s. What fun we had strolling memory lane together.

I also wish to thank the fans who write to me, sharing their thoughts and offering endless encouragement. Your stories touch my heart, and I enjoy your letters more than you know. I can be reached at:

sonja@sonjamassie.com

facebook.com/gwendolynnarden.mckevett

Prologue

T his has to be the absolute best Christmas ever.

With Granny here in California and the new baby, too, it doesnt get better than this.

Just dont get between me and that plate of fudge. Im warnin yall!

Stella Reid settled into her granddaughters most comfortable chair, which sat beside the glittering Christmas tree, and propped her feet on the overstuffed footstool, between a couple of warm, purring black cats.

Ahhh , her spirit whispered. Nothin quite like a kitty foot massage.

Hugging the latest addition to her family close to her heart, Stella listened to her loved ones chattering among themselves.

She breathed in the familiar holiday fragrances: the rich pine smell of the tree, the spicy bouquet of the gingerbread house on the kitchen table, the lingering aroma of chocolate from the fudge making that afternoon, and, most importantly, the sweet scent of the infant in her arms.

Baby Vanna Rose snuggled against her chest, the childs tiny fingers wrapped tightly around her great-grandmothers thumb. Her eyes glistened, reflecting the splendor of the trees twinkling lights and shiny ornaments.

Stella looked around the room, adoring each friend and family member in turn. Her grown grandchildren, Savannah and Waycross, were nibbling on generous squares of her famous fudge, while their spouses, Dirk and Tammy, helped themselves to a punch bowl of eggnog.

The familys closest friends, Ryan and John, had just arrived and were placing gifts, wrapped in elegant silver and gold foil papers, on the glittery, fluffy snow beneath the tree.

But as deeply as Stella Reid loved everyone present, she had to admit that her favorite, at least this year, was Vanna Rose, Tammy and Waycrosss tiny, red-haired imp and Stellas youngest great-grandchild. There was nothing quite as beautiful as a baby at Christmastime, a reminder of the reason for all the celebratory uproar.

As Stella listened to her family members express their joy and appreciation of the holiday, she had to agree with them. Christmas was a wonderous time, and this was the best one yet.

Well, the second best.

As delightful as this one was, there was another Christmas that held a special place in Stella Reids heart and that none could ever eclipse.

The night is darkest just before the dawn was a quote Stella had often heard and had frequently recited herself. That year had been especially dark, its night long and deep, filled with trials and worries galore.

When the dawn had finally broken, its warming light was badly needed and most welcomed by all.

No Christmas, no matter how bright the tree, fragrant the food, bountiful the gifts, or merry the fellowship, would ever be as sweet, as soul satisfying, as that one had been more than thirty years ago....

Chapter 1

A int Christmas just the best, Gran? Its like the magic in fairy tales, only real !

Stella Reid looked down at her eight-year-old granddaughter Alma, whose eyes sparkled with holiday wonderment as she gazed at the same old battered tinsel stars and ragged streamers that were strung across Main Street every year in tiny McGill, Georgia. Since it took so little time and money to decorate the dinky three-blocks-long town, Stella wondered, not for the first time, why the town council didnt splurge and shell out a few bucks for some new ones once every quarter of a century or so.

But the glow on her grandchilds lovely face gave Stella reason to rethink her position. Magic, the real kind, was born in innocent, open hearts, who sought it everywhere. And found it. Even in tattered tinsel decorations.

Yes, Alma sugar, Christmas is the best, Stella told the child as she squeezed her small, warm hand. It plumb dazzles the eyes and the heart alike. A time when most anything can happen.

Good, piped up Marietta, the restless eleven-year-old who was tugging at Stellas other hand. Maybe Ill finally get them sparkly dress-up high heels I been asking for. Ever year I write Santa a letter and tell im I want em, but when I look under the tree... nothin! Diddly-squat! I dont know why. Lord knows, Im always good as good can be.

Stella heard a throat clearing behind her. Her oldest grand-angel, Savannah, whispered, Yeah, Miss Contrary Maris good, all right. Good for nothing.

The third oldest, Vidalia, clapped her hand over her mouth to stifle a giggle. She almost always agreed with Savannah about Mariettas shortcomings, but she knew a reprimand was forthcoming.

Casting a disapproving look over her shoulder, Stella said, I heard that, Savannah girl. If you cant say something nice, then

I know. Sorry, Gran.

Marietta stuck out her lip and whirled around to face her accuser. Whatre you saying sorry to Gran for, Vannah Sue? Im the one you insulted! Gran, make her say sorry to me, too. Im the one who was wounded.

Stella halted the entire entourage of her seven grandchildren in the middle of the sidewalk and cringed a bit to see her fellow McGillians having to walk around the blockage.

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