The Knives Before Christmas

In this whimsical holiday mystery, Thomas Nast, the owner of a holiday emporium in Christmas, Florida, navigates an unusual life filled with a sentient alligator named Tinsel and a mischievous elf named Peppermint as he prepares to become Santa Claus. His world is turned upside down when he discovers a murdered man in a Santa costume, raising suspicions around his assistant, Trixie McNamara. Determined to clear her name, Tom delves into the secrets of his friends and town characters, uncovering hidden motives and danger that could put his own life at risk.