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Home for the HomicidesA Holly & Mark Mystery

The Holly & Mark Mystery Series #1 / 2
by Elle Cosimano, Hannah Morrissey
Home for the Homicides: A Holly & Mark Mystery (The Holly & Mark Mystery Series #1) by Elle Cosimano, Hannah Morrissey
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'Tis the season . . . for murder.

"The festive, quirky love child of a holiday whodunit and a steamy romance.” ―Sara Raasch

When Special Agents Holly Frost and Mark Shepherd report to the idyllic town of Christmas to investigate a very less than idyllic murder, they’re in for more than the average whodunnit.

Welcome to Christmas, a town so cozy and charming it could be the backdrop of a Hallmark movie, where crime is never in season and it’s the holidays all year round. So when a tourist is found stabbed to death by an icicle ornament in the middle of the town nativity scene, the local police are out of their depth―after all, how do you find a criminal in a town where crime doesn't exist?

The stakes are high: the whole town is relying on Holly and Mark to solve the crime before the annual Jingle Bell Jubilee festival (which naturally the town's entire economic survival relies on), plus, whichever of them cracks the case will receive a promotion to Major Crimes―and there's only one spot.

Holly and Mark are both on thin ice after screwing up on the job. This assignment is their one shot at redemption, if they can put aside their bitter rivalry. And of course, it's not only their careers on the line, it's their hearts, too―regrets of their holiday party hookup last year haunt them like ghosts of Christmas past, so they both want to wrap up this rom-com gone wrong as quickly as possible. But with just twelve days until the festival, the countdown to catch a killer―without killing each other―is on.

Co-authored by New York Times bestseller Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan series) and USA Today bestseller Hannah Morrissey (Black Harbor series), Home for the Homicides is a sexy, light-hearted romp, with a dash of merriment and murder.

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Release date: October 13, 2026

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Elle Cosimano

Elle Cosimano

Elle Cosimano is a writer whose work strikes a delicate balance between pulse-pounding suspense and sharp, engaging wit. Known for her captivating storytelling, she crafts novels that draw readers into worlds where tension runs high, yet the characters feel deeply real, their flaws and motivations as clear as their desires. Whether she's writing young adult mysteries or adult thrillers, Elle brings a unique voice to each story, one that is both emotionally resonant and thrilling.

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Born with a curiosity for the darker corners of the human experience, Elle's early love for storytelling led her down a path filled with unexpected twists—just like the characters in her books. Her debut novel, Nearly Gone, captured the attention of both readers and critics alike, earning her a spot as a finalist for the prestigious Edgar Award. From there, Elle's career blossomed, with subsequent works like Holding Smoke and The Suffering Tree continuing to explore complex emotions and high-stakes drama.

However, it was Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, her transition into adult fiction, that truly showcased Elle's ability to blend humor with suspense in a way few authors can. The book follows Finlay, a struggling writer who finds herself accidentally embroiled in a crime spree, and its blend of dark humor and gripping action struck a chord with readers across the globe. This series, which has become a beloved favorite, exemplifies Elle's knack for creating likable, flawed protagonists and crafting narratives that are as heart-pounding as they are hilarious.

With each new book, Elle’s exploration of the human condition deepens. Her writing often touches on themes of identity, the complexity of relationships, and how ordinary people navigate extraordinary circumstances. When she's not writing, Elle lives with her family, drawing inspiration from the world around her, constantly observing the quiet drama of life that serves as the backdrop for her vivid stories.

In all her work, Elle Cosimano continues to deliver the unexpected, weaving suspense, humor, and heart into each page, leaving readers eagerly anticipating what she’ll write next.

The Holly & Mark Mystery Series

Home for the Homicides: A Holly & Mark Mystery (The Holly & Mark Mystery Series #1)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
The Holly & Mark Mystery Book 2 (The Holly & Mark Mystery Series #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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