Synopses & Reviews
Angie Amalfi's got another brand new culinary enterprise this time as the proprietor of "Comical Cakes." Her custom cake business makes cakes in any shape, from a tooth-shaped cake for a dentist's retirement to a tombstone-shaped cake for a less-than-tasteful wake. And for once in her life, business is actually booming! But there's nothing funny about her homicide detective boyfriend Paavo Smith's latest case. He's investigating a series of baffling murders that may be rooted in satanic ritual. And when Angie is called upon to deliver a humorous confection to the mysterious owner of a decadent after-hours goth club, the inquisitive baker suddenly finds herself up to her neck in the demonic business. It gets harder to focus on pastry alone when strange "accidents" start happening around her One day, her cakes are smeared with blood; another day, covered with flies. And if Angie can't help Paavo track down a maniacal serial killer with an obsessively unhealthy interest in her, she might end up as devil's food of a different kind.
Review
“High energy and fun...Joanne Pence has an amazing knack for building fascinating characters and compelling plotlines.” Romantic Times BOOKclub
Synopsis
A Dash of Darkness
For once Angie Amalfi's newest culinary venture, "Comical Cakes," seems to be a roaring success! There's nothing funny, however, about her homicide detective boyfriend Paavo Smith's latest case. Paavo's investigating a series of baffling murders that may be rooted in satanic ritual. And when Angie is called upon to deliver a humorous confection to the mysterious owner of a decadent after-hours goth club, the inquisitive gourmet baker suddenly finds herself up to her neck in the demonic business. it gets harder to focus on pastry alone when strange "accidents" and desecrations to her delectable, fresh-baked creations begin occurring with frightening regularity. And if Angie can't help Paavo track down a maniacal serial killer with an obsessively unhealthy interest in her, she might end up as devil's food of a different kind.
About the Author
Joanne Pence is the author of the Angie Amalfi mystery series. Angie wants two things in life--a good job and San Francisco Homicide Inspector Paavo Smith, but culinary crime keeps getting in the way. Joanne grew up amidst the cultural diversity and culinary excellence of San Francisco, and that setting provides a rich "flavor" to her books.