An innocent man arrested for murder. A children's Christmas event cancelled.

The clock is ticking. The only thing widower and retired detective Howie O'Sullivan wants for Christmas is a successful event for the charity he manages: Pedals of Promise - a charity providing bikes and a special holiday meal to needy children and children of deployed parents in picturesque Boulder, Colorado.

When Ebenita Scroogina, the town nemesis, convinces the city council to cancel the event, Howie assumes this is the worst thing that could happen. Until Howie's rescue dachshund, Scooby finds Ebenita's lifeless body at the Starlight Community Center.

The situation goes from bad to worse when Howie's best friend, Sammy, is arrested for Ebenita's murder. With less than a week until Christmas, Howie faces impossible obstacles: finding Ebenita's real killer, freeing Sammy, and keeping his promise to the children and their families at Christmas.

Who says retirement is boring?For fans of heartwarming mysteries with a touch of holiday magic, this book is a must-read. Don't miss out on this gripping tale of community, friendship, and the true meaning of the Christmas season.

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