The Brokenwood Mysteries

Shepherd encounters a Santa Claus with a slit throat

Shepherd and his team are confronted with the sight of a Santa Claus with a slit throat. The victim is actually much-loved local mayor Evan Whitestone, who had dressed as Santa every year for the Christmas parade. Suspicion soon turns to the four rivals for his mayoral chains in a forthcoming election. Neill Rea and Fern Sutherland star