Assault and Pepper
Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz is a cozy mystery published by Penguin Publishing Group on March 3, 2015. This edition features 304 pages and is written in English. The story introduces Pepper Reece, the owner of a bustling spice and tea shop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, who navigates the challenges of her new life after a difficult marriage and job loss. When a panhandler is found dead outside her shop, with a cup from her store in hand, the ensuing investigation puts her and her staff in the spotlight.
Readers will follow Pepper as she becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding the murder, particularly when one of her employees, Tory Finch, is arrested as a suspect. Determined to prove Tory’s innocence, Pepper embarks on her own investigation, uncovering secrets that could put her in danger. This narrative explores themes of community, resilience, and the complexities of city life, all while delivering a blend of intrigue and culinary charm.
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The Agatha Award-winning author of Crime Rib is proud to introduce Pepper Reece, the owner of the Seattle Spice Shop who thinks she can handle any kind of salty customer—until a murderer ends up in the mix…
After leaving a dicey marriage and losing a beloved job in a corporate crash, Pepper Reece has found a new zest for life running a busy spice and tea shop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Her aromatic creations are the talk of the town, and everyone stops by for a cup of her refreshing spice tea, even other shopkeepers and Market regulars. But when a panhandler named Doc shows up dead on the store’s doorstep, a Seattle Spice Shop cup in his hand, the local gossip gets too hot for Pepper to handle—especially after the police arrest one of Pepper’s staffers, Tory Finch, for murder.
Tory seems to know why she’s a suspect, but she refuses to do anything to curry favor with the cops. Convinced her reticent employee is innocent, Pepper takes it on herself to sniff out some clues. Only, if she’s not careful, Pepper’s nosy ways might make her next on the killer’s list…
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