BOOK REVIEW: Holiday Heist by Zanna Mackenzie

Holiday Heist (A Celebrity Mystery #1.5)

by Zanna Mackenzie (Goodreads Author)

Kindle Edition, 70 pages

Published November 9th 2015

Goodreads synopsis: It’s Christmas Eve and Lizzie Carter’s been engaged for the grand total of one hour when her private investigator fiancé Jack announces he has a confession to make - their holiday season plans need to be put on hold so that Jack can take on a new case! 

A priceless necklace has been stolen from the hotel bedroom of a movie star actress and the woman in question insists Jack’s the man to track it down and bring it back safely. 

Lizzie decides to turn amateur sleuth and tag along to help Jack out – two heads have got to be better than one, right? Plus, she can’t miss out on a chance to get inside the fabulously exclusive Roseby Hotel and admire their amazing festive decorations. 

Can they solve the mystery, catch the thief who masterminded the holiday heist, return the necklace to its rightful owner, and still get to celebrate Christmas Day as planned? 

The Celebrity Mystery series and the Amber Reed Mystery series combine amateur sleuths, secret agents, celebrities, romance, comedy and adventure into fun cozy mysteries. 

Download your copy of Holiday Heist today and find out who stole the necklace… 

Holiday Heist is a 15,000 word festive novella, PLUS an extract from Murder On The Menu, another Celebrity Mystery adventure with Lizzie and Jack. 

4 Stars

Jack Mathis, former celebrity crimes investigation agent, has decided to hang his shingle out as an independent contractor. And due to his former line of work, he knows a lot of big wigs in the Hollywood crown. So, it could come as no surprise when Actress Arabella Saunders wants Jack to find her priceless necklace, an irreplaceable family heirloom. Main character Lizzie Carter, of course, is starstruck and wants to be a part of the investigation. 

I thought this novella had some good bones and a great twist but I think it could have used a bit of bulking up. Things were resolved a bit too quickly for my taste. But all in all Zanna Mackenzie gave us a choice piece to add to our digital library. Definitely check this one out if you are looking for a quick read. 

I paid for this book with my own money.