Okay, Cyber Monday shoppers, there’s only some ever-decreasing number of shopping days left until your chosen holiday celebration! If you have a mystery lover on your list, here are 12 ideas under $30 that will help keep you on their good side. Last year, I know several people who actually received presents on this list, so this year, I’ve added some brand-new gift ideas. I know I was thrilled to receive official-looking crime scene tape in my stocking, so I thought it was only fair to spread the joy!
“Oh, I must try one of those darling shortcake cookies. Wait, are those… skulls?”
Calling all Girl Detectives!
Is being delicious a crime?
Nothing says “I care” like wearable crime scene tape.
To complete the ensemble.
Oh, the number of times I’ve thought, “I hope no one ever subpoenas my laptop!”
Oooh! Right through the left ventricle!
Send your penpal a good old-fashioned hello from you and the Girl Detective.
Because you never know when you might need to do a little impromptu sleuthing.
Perfect for the cozy reader who likes to curl up with a nice cup of tea and a good book.
Marla Cooper is the author of Terror in Taffeta, a humorous mystery about a destination wedding planner that is fun, thoughtful, and easy to wrap.
Chicks on the Case 
I love ALL of these! I want ALL of these! But I already have Dead Fred.
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Yay!! I have the Nancy Drew stationery and the rolling pin! 🙂
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May just copy and paste this right into my wish list! Great finds, thank you.
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Ha! Perfect! Happy to be of service! 🙂
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These are all great gifts! I love the Nancy Drew phone holder~
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Isn’t that cute! That was a new find this year. I could really do a whole list of just cute Nancy Drew items!
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Just in time for me to pass on to my hubby! I love those cookie cutters – it will be a different spin on my usual gingerbread men. Thank you, Marla!
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Hi, Shari! Imagine how you could spice up your holiday treats with those! Thanks for stopping by!
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Ooh! I already have the scarf, and I already had those cookie cutters on my Amazon wish list — true story! But I’m covering that phone case. May have to add that to the list 🙂
Oh, and like you, Marla — and most mystery authors I’d assume — –I have crime scene tape.
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Oooh, fancy! I love the scarf but it never gets cold enough here to wear it!
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These are awesome ideas.I already have the dead body cookie cutter, but I’m way behind in crime scene fashion. I’m emailing the link to my kids right now! Thanks.
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Ha, ha! I actually saw someone wearing those leggings at a conference and I have to admit, I was pretty envious! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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Might have to get into some semblance of post-holiday shape to wear the leggings. I do have the scarf and wear it year-round here in NH. (Ha)
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