O, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany

Item: O, Deadly Night
Rating: 4
Author: BaronessMom

Posted November 29, 2025 by BaronessMom in #HolidayMystery, Mystery, Review, Series / 0 Comments

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O, Deadly Night

by Vicki Delany

Series: Year-Round Christmas Mystery #8
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Published by Crooked Lane Books on October 14, 2025
Setting: Rudolph, New York
Genres: Cozy Animal Holiday Mystery
Pages: 315
Format: Audible Audiobook, Audio CD, Hardcover, Kindle
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Also in this series: Silent Night, Deadly Night , Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas

’Tis the season for mischief and murder in the eighth Year-Round Christmas mystery from national bestselling author Vicki Delany.

It’s Christmastime in Rudolph, New York, which means it’s time for the December Santa Claus parade. This year, shop owner Merry Wilkinson has decided to decorate her float as Santa’s elves' workshop and invites her landlady, Mabel D’Angelo, to help supervise the excited children playing the elves. But when Mrs. D’Angelo doesn’t show up, Merry begins to worry.

Worry quickly turns into frustration when Mrs. D’Angelo reveals she was delayed by new neighbors moving in. As the center for all things gossip, Mrs. D’Angelo is determined to introduce the new arrivals to the neighborhood. As the days pass, Mrs. D’Angelo notices strange things about the newcomers, but Merry, busier than an elf in Santa’s workshop, has little time for matters that really don’t concern her. But things turn from jolly to downright concerning when Mrs. D’Angelo disappears and Merry is forced to admit that something might be terribly wrong.

With family and friends counting on her during this stressful holiday season, it is up to Merry to make sure this Christmas doesn’t end up wrapped in blood red.

O, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany is a marvelous mystery with a bit of suspense.

Will Merry and Vicky figure out what happened to Mrs. D’Angelo and the new neighbor?

Merry Wilkinson

Our sleuth, Merry, is also the owner of Mrs. Claus’s Treasures. She is also active in the community, as are her parents and friends. This holiday season, we find Merry busy as usual with her shop and town festivities. Alan, Merry’s boyfriend, and Merry seem to have found a nice rhythm and are happy together. Their dogs mingle, and their friends get along well. Merry’s family is still there in town, keeping her busier than she would be. However, she seems to be content and enjoying daily life.

I like Merry and her family. They make every event fun and a bit dramatic. Matterhorn and the detective have a neat relationship.

Merry’s landlady goes missing after a new neighbor moves in across the street. After a short time, Merry becomes worried and starts looking for her landlady, Mrs. D’Angelo. Of course, Vicky and Merry find her and another victim in the new neighbor’s house. Here is where Merry gets involved in the investigation.

Five Stars

My rating for O, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany is five stars. I enjoy being in Rudolph, New York, with Merry and everyone. The whole premise of the town and how it stays in business is fascinating. If you are looking for a fabulous holiday mystery, this one aims to please.

Recipes included: Amaretto Fruit Cake, Molasses Spice Cookies, along with Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup.

Year-Round Christmas Mystery

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Until the next time,

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About Vicki Delany

Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the U.S. She has written more than thirty books: clever cozies to Gothic thrillers to gritty police procedurals, to historical fiction and novellas for adult literacy. She is currently writing four cozy mystery series: the Tea By The Sea mysteries, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series, the Year Round Christmas mysteries and, as Eva Gates, the Lighthouse Library series.