The Ghosts of Christmas Past
(2024)(A book in the Artifacts and Apparitions series)
An omnibus of novels by Tammy Beck
The Mystery of the Nutcracker’s Curse
When an antique nutcracker mysteriously appears at Mrs. Wendell’s Tinker Toy Shop, it’s meant to bring holiday cheer—but instead, it brings mayhem. Strange events around town and rumors of a haunted past leave Cedarwood Hollow in a frenzy, as whispers of a ‘Nutcracker’s Curse’ scare shoppers away and threaten to close Mrs. Wendell’s beloved store for good.
But Tessa and Piper aren’t easily spooked. Sensing more than just a ghost story, the pair embarks on a mission to unravel the truth behind the sinister nutcracker. Clues lead them to the long-buried story of Augustus Tinker, a brilliant toymaker whose legend is as eerie as it is captivating. But as they dig deeper, Tessa and Piper realize that someone is using the toymaker’s chilling history for their own gain—and they’ll need all their wits to uncover the culprit before the town’s holiday spirit is snuffed out completely.
Welcome to a Cedarwood Hollow Holidays—where festive lights glow, mysteries beckon, and the past is never quite as far away as it seems.
The Mystery of the Toymaker’s Ghost
When Mrs. Wendell’s shop unveils a collection of mysterious toys crafted by Cedarwood Hollow’s legendary toymaker, Augustus Tinker, holiday excitement quickly turns to fear. Rumors swirl that Augustus’s spirit haunts his creations, and sightings of a ‘ghostly toymaker’ leave the town spooked. But the chilling climax comes during the annual Christmas parade, where the ghost seems intent on leaving his mark on Cedarwood Hollow’s holiday traditions.
Tessa and Piper are determined to uncover the truth behind these ‘hauntings.’ As they dig into the toys’ hidden histories, they sense a careful plan at play, and all signs point to someone who knows the toymaker’s story all too well. But who would go to such lengths to keep Augustus Tinker’s ghost story alive?
Welcome to Cedarwood’s Christmas parade—where timeless toys, mysterious spirits, and holiday magic make for an unforgettable haunted holiday.
The Mystery of the Toy Soldier’s Secret
When a special toy soldier mysteriously appears in Mrs. Wendell’s home, it seems to signal a festive holiday welcome and the end of the trouble.
She takes it to the Tinker Toy Shop as a Christmas raffle prize, but a sinister snowman takes up guard, and customers shy away, and rumors of a final curse spread like wildfire. The haunting of Cedarwood Hollow is reaching its peak, and Tessa and Piper are determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious toys and this unsettling holiday figure.
As they dive into the toy shop’s history, they stumble upon a hidden family secret: Augustus Tinker wasn’t just Cedarwood’s legendary toymaker—he was Mrs. Wendell’s direct ancestor, and his legacy is wrapped in betrayal, rivalry, and a family feud that’s lingered for generations. With cryptic letters and Augustus’s lost creations guiding them, Tessa and Piper begin to unravel a scheme set in motion by Mrs. Wendell’s estranged brother, who has used ghostly rumors and sinister figures to claim the family business as his own.
Welcome to a snowy Cedarwood Hollow Christmas, where age-old family secrets, loyal friends, and a little holiday magic lead to a mystery for the ages.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When an antique nutcracker mysteriously appears at Mrs. Wendell’s Tinker Toy Shop, it’s meant to bring holiday cheer—but instead, it brings mayhem. Strange events around town and rumors of a haunted past leave Cedarwood Hollow in a frenzy, as whispers of a ‘Nutcracker’s Curse’ scare shoppers away and threaten to close Mrs. Wendell’s beloved store for good.
But Tessa and Piper aren’t easily spooked. Sensing more than just a ghost story, the pair embarks on a mission to unravel the truth behind the sinister nutcracker. Clues lead them to the long-buried story of Augustus Tinker, a brilliant toymaker whose legend is as eerie as it is captivating. But as they dig deeper, Tessa and Piper realize that someone is using the toymaker’s chilling history for their own gain—and they’ll need all their wits to uncover the culprit before the town’s holiday spirit is snuffed out completely.
Welcome to a Cedarwood Hollow Holidays—where festive lights glow, mysteries beckon, and the past is never quite as far away as it seems.
The Mystery of the Toymaker’s Ghost
When Mrs. Wendell’s shop unveils a collection of mysterious toys crafted by Cedarwood Hollow’s legendary toymaker, Augustus Tinker, holiday excitement quickly turns to fear. Rumors swirl that Augustus’s spirit haunts his creations, and sightings of a ‘ghostly toymaker’ leave the town spooked. But the chilling climax comes during the annual Christmas parade, where the ghost seems intent on leaving his mark on Cedarwood Hollow’s holiday traditions.
Tessa and Piper are determined to uncover the truth behind these ‘hauntings.’ As they dig into the toys’ hidden histories, they sense a careful plan at play, and all signs point to someone who knows the toymaker’s story all too well. But who would go to such lengths to keep Augustus Tinker’s ghost story alive?
Welcome to Cedarwood’s Christmas parade—where timeless toys, mysterious spirits, and holiday magic make for an unforgettable haunted holiday.
The Mystery of the Toy Soldier’s Secret
When a special toy soldier mysteriously appears in Mrs. Wendell’s home, it seems to signal a festive holiday welcome and the end of the trouble.
She takes it to the Tinker Toy Shop as a Christmas raffle prize, but a sinister snowman takes up guard, and customers shy away, and rumors of a final curse spread like wildfire. The haunting of Cedarwood Hollow is reaching its peak, and Tessa and Piper are determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious toys and this unsettling holiday figure.
As they dive into the toy shop’s history, they stumble upon a hidden family secret: Augustus Tinker wasn’t just Cedarwood’s legendary toymaker—he was Mrs. Wendell’s direct ancestor, and his legacy is wrapped in betrayal, rivalry, and a family feud that’s lingered for generations. With cryptic letters and Augustus’s lost creations guiding them, Tessa and Piper begin to unravel a scheme set in motion by Mrs. Wendell’s estranged brother, who has used ghostly rumors and sinister figures to claim the family business as his own.
Welcome to a snowy Cedarwood Hollow Christmas, where age-old family secrets, loyal friends, and a little holiday magic lead to a mystery for the ages.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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