A Christmas Mystery/James Patterson/137 pages (Mystery)

     A Christmas Mystery is a novella featuring Luc Moncrief and his partner K. Burke, detectives in New York City working a murder investigation which involves the disappearance of priceless masterpieces from the walls of the murder victim's homes.  Luc is still recovering from the death of the love of his life Dalia Boaz and its the holiday season. The mystery is quickly solved and K. Burke saves the day by saving Luc's life one cold, snowy night out near the woods and the lake.  Just when you think the story should be over--Luc's father dies and our pair take off for Paris.

     I'm afraid I was not impressed with this book.  I understand it is a novella and is not suppose to be as well developed as a regular novel but it was a totally unsatisfying read--not much of a story and a bit of a ramble after the mystery was solved.
     I won't be picking up any more of Patterson's Bookshots.
     (BTW--the cover says "Have yourself a scary little Christmas".  Don't believe it.)