by Tom Goodman, Cathy Goodman, and Lisa PenceThe Cutter’s Tree Farm is Iowa’s ultimate destination for Christmas trees, boasting a dazzling collection of all 16 varieties, from perfectly pruned pines to beautiful balsams. But as the holiday season approaches, a prickly pine parasite threatens to upend the entire inventory. While President Pine (more inclined toward Christmas Cocktails than serious business) remains nonchalant, the rest of the team faces the grim reality of lost jobs, and we soon discover that trees aren’t the only thing on the chopping block. This holiday whodunnit is a hoot.