Murder Most Finicky
by Liz Mugavero
Murder Most Finicky
(A Pawsitively Organic Mystery)
4th in Series
Cozy Mystery
Kensington (December 29, 2015)
Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1496700179
E-Book ASIN: B00VQFKGGG
Synopsis
The dog days of summer have arrived in the small town of Frog Ledge, Connecticut, and business is booming for Kristan “Stan” Connor. Her Pawsitively Organic pet food has even caught the attention of celebrity pastry chef Sheldon Allyn, who helps Stan open a fancy pet pastry shop in Frog Ledge. A partnership is born, and Sheldon invites Stan to Newport, Rhode Island, for an appreciation weekend he’s hosting for all his independent chefs. But the gourmet getaway turns sour when one of the chefs turns up dead, and a second one goes missing…As Stan tries to figure out who had a recipe for murder, the pool of suspects expands. And if she can’t sniff out the culprit soon, this killer may just serve up a second helping of murder…Includes Gourmet Pet Food Recipes!
My Review
This mystery is a total page turner, is so full of twists, unexpected events, disappearances. From the first pages it had captured my attention, is exciting and unpredictable, it is really difficult to find the culprit before the end
Kristan "Stan" Connor is a great pastry, her specialties are foods for animals. She wants to expand her activities and open her first own store. Sheldon Allyn, the famous pastry chef, has decided to help her. To better define their agreements invites her to a special event in Newport, Rhode Island, where together with other famous pastry chefs, Stan will cook for some sponsors. If they can satisfying them they will be incorporated into a TV show. Stan has to deal with the demands of a fussy Siamese cat. Luckily she has brought with her her cat Nutty as a taster. The event is held in a breathtaking seaside villa and Stan is eager to see again the ocean. So she moves away from the group but she finds a dead man. He's one of the most famous pastry chefs participants. Who killed him? While police carries out investigations, the participants are forced don't leave Newport and go ahead with the project. But others pastry chefs disappear and Stan's sister contact her in an obvious state of agitation.
Stan has recently moved to Frog Ledge, Connetcticut but now feels at home and doesn't want to move anymore. Not even to realize her dream of opening her own store of pet's pastries. One of the reasons why she loves this city is her boyfriend Jack. He's a sweet and charming man and they have a really good relationship. I like their evenings on the couch surrounded by their animal friends. The author has created a really well-matched cast, all the characters are well defined and the animals are adorable.
It's the fourth book in the series, but can also be read as a stand alone, during the story, the author provides the information needed to understand the characters and their past.
If you love cozy mystery about food and animals this book is perfect for you
About This Author
Liz Mugavero has been writing stories since she could hold a pen. Before that, she would tell them to anyone who would listen (not many at the time). After deciding early on she would write books for a living, she practiced by writing bad, angst-filled poems, short stories and even a storyline for a soap opera–all by age 15. She never wavered from her goals despite all the usual questions including, “So are you going to be an English teacher with that degree in English?” or, “That writing thing sounds nice, but how are you REALLY going to make a living?”
She went on to get a master’s in writing and publishing and spent time in journalism, PR, and presently, corporate communications. And she’s confident this writing thing IS the way to make a living.
Aside from writing, she loves animals (has a houseful), the beach, reading other writers’ masterpieces and Starbucks coffee.
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