Carrot Cake Murder
Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke is a cozy mystery published by Kensington on July 27, 2021. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in Lake Eden, Minnesota, where Hannah Swensen, the owner of The Cookie Jar bakery, anticipates a summer filled with relaxation and fun. However, the atmosphere shifts dramatically when a family reunion takes a deadly turn, prompting Hannah to step in and uncover the truth behind a shocking murder.
In this engaging narrative, readers will follow Hannah as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics and hidden secrets. The unexpected return of Lisa’s long-lost uncle, Gus, initially brings joy, but his sudden death leaves the family in turmoil. As Hannah investigates, she discovers that not everyone welcomed Gus back with open arms, leading her to a list of potential suspects. With elements of mystery and amateur sleuthing, this book explores themes of intrigue and deception, all while featuring Hannah’s culinary skills and her famous carrot cake.
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Summertime has finally arrived in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar bakery, is looking forward to warm, lazy days, eating ice cream, and sharing picnics with friends. But when a family reunion takes a deadly turn, it’s up to Hannah to find a killer…
Hannah Swensen has a lot on her plate, baking up a storm for The Cookie Jar. But she’ll always make time for her business partner, Lisa, who’s preparing for a big family reunion. Everyone is delighted when Lisa’s long-lost uncle makes a surprise appearance. No one has heard from Gus in twenty-five years.
Uncle Gus is immediately the hit of the reunion. He’s almost as popular as Hannah’s scrumptious carrot cake. But the next morning, as the whole family gathers for the group photo, one person is missing. Hannah offers to track down Uncle Gus, but her search leads to a shocking find. Over by the bar at the pavilion, she spots two slices of her infamous carrot cake, frosting-side down on the floor–and Gus’s corpse with an ice pick jutting out of his chest!
A little snooping reveals that not everyone was celebrating Gus’s return. And when Hannah unearths secrets from Gus’s past, she discovers many more people with an axe to grind. Now Hannah’s got to sift through a long list of suspects to find a killer–even if it could mean a recipe for her own demise…
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