Foul play doesn't take a holiday. While cookies are baking and carols are sung, Arden Fleming, P.I., accepts Roger Parker's invitation to check in at his famed Christmas Inn in Old Colorado City. Her mission is to quietly find out who pushed Elsa, the matronly head housekeeper, down the stairs, soon resulting in her death. Despite the commotion, questions rise quickly in Arden's mind. Who had the means, the motive, and the opportunity? Someone had them all. So, who lurks about with a heartless grudge? A guest or a staffer? Had Elsa discovered something nefarious? Perhaps she'd interfered with someone's plans? Or had a former lover sought revenge?
Working over Christmas isn't on Arden's wish list, but she sets out for answers amidst the jolly good holiday activities at the inn, which is filled to capacity. Suspects are scarce. Moreover, Roger divulges a bigger mystery that is tearing the family apart. What has happened to Roger's nephew, Edmond, who went missing in September? Partnering up with local homicide detective Lt. Jack Morgan, Arden sticks to her way of digging for truth. Her hunches crystalize. Santa's bag holds homicide, embezzlement, and forgery. Bring it!