Krampus Confidential

Written by Kyle Sullivan · Illustrated by Derek Sullivan

Part of the Hazy Fables series

A young krampus detective must solve a mystery to clear his name in a gritty, festive city.

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242 pages

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In a bustling, festive Tinseltown, twelve-year-old krampus Ruprecht faces a daunting challenge. Accused by the police, he must solve a mystery involving a terrified elf. With his ghostly friend Marley, Ruprecht dives into the city's shadowy depths, encountering witches, goblins, and phantoms. Can he unravel the truth and redeem himself before Christmas? This thrilling tale blends holiday magic with detective intrigue, promising twists and turns at every corner.

From the publisher

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.

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