Murder by Defenestration

It all started when a venomous viper vanished from the zoological park in my hometown. It was none of my business, of course. The newspaper article reported that the proper authorities had the matter well in hand. But, being the headstrong, inquisitive sixteen-year-old girl that I am, I couldn't possibly leave well enough alone.It's Christmastime at the Blackwood residence. Excitement and the aroma of fresh pumpkin pies fill the air, and relatives (both expected and unanticipated) arrive for the festivities. But something is amiss when a venomous viper disappears from nearby Faddington Wildlife Park. Sixteen-year-old Jordan Blackwood is convinced the reptile was stolen, and she quickly convinces her family to help her do a little sleuthing.Jordan, indomitable Grandpa Henry, and Jordan's brother and cousins begin their investigation at the scene of the crime-Faddington Wildlife Park. The curious clan interrogates park employees and gathers clues and evidence. But when Murder by Defenestration enters the equation, the situation gets dangerous.Test your crime-solving abilities along with Jordan and the irrepressible Grandpa Henry as they solve a murder, chase down the criminal, and try to show cranky Aunt Muriel the real reason for Christmas in Murder by Defenestration.