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"★ 2023 Independent Book Publisher Book Award Winner: Best Holiday Book It’s almost Christmas, but the nights in Tinseltown are anything but silent. Ruprecht, a twelve-year-old krampus and wannabe detective, gets more than he bargained for when he takes the case of a terrified elf. Finding himself at the top of the Tinseltown Police Department’s naughty list, Ruprecht is joined by his best friend, a ghost named Marley, to explore the underbelly of this festive but gritty metropolis, solve the mystery, and clear his name for good. Book 3 of the Hazy Fables middle-grade series, this quick-witted parody of Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon follows up its acclaimed predecessors, Zombie, Or Not to Be (a brainy adaptation of Hamlet) and Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia (a Kirkus Best Book of 2019). Featuring powerful witches, a greedy goblin, a colossal cat, a ""psychic"" reindeer, and a platoon of shadowy phantoms, this whip-smart thriller celebrates the delightfully dark side of Christmas with mystery, intrigue, and a sleighful of characters from European folklore. ""A witty parody of a film noir classic, this thriller will keep you turning the pages until well past midnight.” —Illustoria Magazine"

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Select praise for Hazy Fables #1: Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia: A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2019 A Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Winner Readers will giggle through every page of this smart political satire. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Engages hard-to-please tween readers with imaginative adventure, fun illustrations [and] silly fart references...Read it together at bedtime to share laughter and a positive message of empathy and inclusivity. --The Seattle Times [A] hilarious second coming of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs...This story is like nothing you've ever read before...You'll instantly fart with glee[.] --Literary Features Syndicate Select praise for Hazy Fables #2: Zombie, Or Not to Be: A standing ovation for undead environmentalist theater.-- Kirkus Reviews A pandemic, environmental issues, and characters who do not believe in science are themes all too suitable for students seeking contemporary fiction to write about for class. VERDICT: Highly recommended...Middle graders hungry for the next zombie book will devour this one. -- School Library Journal Readers will chortle at the gross details, the Beetlejuice-style illustrations, and...the parodic twists.-- Booklist

Another stunning collaboration from the Sullivan brothers. A witty parody of a film noir classic, this thriller will keep you turning the pages until well past midnight. -Illustoria Magazine [T]inseltown is packed with the usual (and unusual) suspects of Christmas lore, and the culprit could be anyone. Ruprecht narrates the mystery in a noir style that is both world-weary and tongue-in-cheek...This charming work draws to a satisfactory close with justice restored. Good fun for youngsters who prefer their holiday cheer with a dark twist. -Kirkus Reviews This mystery [is] a page-turner. -School Library Journal Krampus Confidential is a lighthearted winter romp through a magical world inhabited by some of Europe's most infamous Yuletide folk creatures. A great way to introduce children to the bizarre and fascinating worlds of monsters and mystery. -Dr. Emily Zarka, host of PBS' Monstrum

[T]inseltown is packed with the usual (and unusual) suspects of Christmas lore, and the culprit could be anyone. Ruprecht narrates the mystery in a noir style that is both world-weary and tongue-in-cheek...This charming work draws to a satisfactory close with justice restored. Good fun for youngsters who prefer their holiday cheer with a dark twist. -Kirkus Reviews

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Kyle Sullivan is a writer based in Portland, Oregon. His titles for children include Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia, Zombie, Or Not to Be, The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies, Monster ABC, Hush Now, Banshee! and Goodnight Krampus. Derek Sullivan is a Seattle-based illustrator. He has illustrated many books for children including Party Croc!: A Folktale from Zimbabwe for Albert Whitman & Company; and Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia, Zombie, Or Not to Be, The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies, Monster ABC, Goodnight Krampus, and Get Dressed, Sasquatch! for Hazy Dell Press.

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