Festive in Death/J.D. Robb/389 pgs.

Right before the Christmas holidays, Lt. Eve Dallas is called to a grisly crime scene: personal trainer Trey Ziegler has been murdered. Not only has Ziegler been murdered, but a kitchen knife has been stuck in his chest with the message, "Santa says you've been bad!!! Ho, Ho, Ho!" As the investigation progresses, it turns out Ziegler was more than just a personal trainer, and quite a few people had reason to celebrate his death! This series is always entertaining, and the development of Eve Dallas's character, and that of her husband, Roarke's, adds to the fun. Highly recommended series!