As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles

by Leslie Budewitz

Book Overview

"Budewitz's finely drawn characters, sharp ear for dialogue, and well-paced puzzle make Jewel Bay a destination for every cozy fan."-- Kirkus Reviews "Clean-as-a-whistle dialogue, endearing characters, and a solid plot make this cozy a winner." --Publishers Weekly "Cozy readers will relish the small-town, Christmastime frame accompanying details of frenzied wedding planning and running a family food business. And, of course, recipes, too."-- Booklist Erin is one smart cookie, but can she keep the holiday spirit--and herself--alive till Christmas? In Jewel Bay, all is merry and bright. At Murphy's Mercantile, AKA the Merc, manager Erin Murphy is ringing in the holiday season with food, drink, and a new friend: Merrily Thornton. A local girl gone wrong, Merrily has turned her life around. But her parents have publicly shunned her, and they nurse a bitterness that chills Erin. When Merrily goes missing and her boss discovers he's been robbed, fingers point to Merrily--until she's found dead, a string of lights around her neck. The clues and danger snowball from there. Can Erin nab the killer--and keep herself in one piece--in time for a special Christmas Eve? Includes delicious recipes Praise for the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries: "A lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes."-- Mystery Scene " Treble at the Jam Fest has all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending. Great fun "-- Suspense Magazine "A pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips."-- Kirkus Reviews "A delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry. Wine, enchiladas, and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana "--Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries "Leslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale "--Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries "Music, food, scenery, and a cast of appealing characters weave together in perfect harmony in Leslie Budewitz's latest book."--Sheila Connolly, author of the Orchard Mysteries and the County Cork Mysteries

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073875241X
• ISBN13: 9780738752419
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Midnight Ink
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

what would you do to a family member to protect yourself?

This was an interesting cozy mystery. I have to say that I had figured out the "whodunnit" pretty early in the book. But I still enjoyed reading and seeing how many twists the story could take and the excitement that would occur throughout the pages. Even though this is the fifth book in the series, it was still interesting and worked well starting well into the story line that makes up the series. The author does a great job of developing the characters, keeping you guessing, and making you care about the people in the story. I would definitely read another book in this series and may even go back and read from the first book to catch up on things that happened before this one.starts. Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.