Synopses & Reviews
The spirited sequel to the New York Timesand#160;bestseller,and#160;Murder, She Barked Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly getaway in the United States, is gearing up for a howling good Halloweenand#151;until a spooky murder shakes the town to its core . . .
Holly Miller doesnand#8217;t believe in spirits, but the Sugar Maple Inn is filled with guests who do. The TV series in development, Apparition Apprehenders, has descended on Wagtailand#8217;s annual Halloween festivities to investigate supernatural local legends, and Holly has her hands full showing the ghost hunters a scary-fun time.
But the frights turn real when Hollyand#8217;s Jack Russell, Trixie, and kitten, Twinkletoes, find a young woman drowned in the Wagtail Springs Hoteland#8217;s bathhouseand#151;the spot of the townand#8217;s most infamous haunting. The crime scene is eerily similar to the creepy legend, convincing Holly that the death wasnand#8217;t just accidental. Now sheand#8217;ll have to race to catch a flesh-and-blood killerand#151;before someone else in town gives up the ghost . . .
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PRAISE FOR THE AGATHA AWARD-NOMINATED SERIES
“A mouthwatering mix of murder, mirth, and mayhem.”—Mary Jane Maffini, author of The Busy Womans Guide to Murder
“For fans of Donna Andrews and Diane Mott Davidson…[A] real winner.”—The Season
“Daviss smart writing style and engaging characters are sure to garner fans.”—AuthorsDen.com
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Praise for the New York Times bestsellerand#160;Murder, She Barked
and#8220;Krista Davis has created another charming series with a unique setting, an engaging heroine in Holly Miller and her furry sidekick, Trixie, and a wonderfully quirky supporting cast of charactersand#8212;two- and four-legged. Iand#8217;m looking forward to my next visit to The Sugar Maple Inn.and#8221;and#8212;Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats Mysteries
and#8220;Krista Davis has penned a doggone great new mystery series featuring witty, spirited Holly Miller and her endearing canine sidekick, Trixie. The adorable, pet-friendly setting of Wagtail Mountain will appeal to animal lovers and mystery lovers alike and the intriguing plot twists will keep you guessing to the very last page.and#8221;and#8212;Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries
and#8220;Krista Davis has created a town that any pet would loveand#8212;as much as their owners do.and#160; And they wonand#8217;t let a little thing like murder spoil their enjoyment.and#8221;and#8212;Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork mysteries
and#8220;A charming blend of small-town eccentrics and big-city greed, Murder, She Barked touches all the bases of the cozy mysteryand#8212;including a bit of romanceand#8212;and does so with style.and#8221;and#8212;Richmond Times-Dispatch
and#8220;Well-written dialogue, fun characters, and romantic complications that never go as the charactersand#8212;or the readersand#8212;expect. . . . Readers will enjoy this skillfully plotted mystery and its biting humor.and#8221;and#8212;Kings River Life
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Praise for the Agatha-Award Nominated Domestic Diva Mysteries: and#8220;[Davis]and#8230; combines food and felonies in this tasty whodunit.and#8221;and#8212;Richmond Times-Dispatch
and#8220;Reader alert: Tasty descriptions may spark intense cupcake cravings.and#8221;and#8212;The Washington Post
and#8220;Davis finely blends mystery and comedy.and#8221;and#8212;SeattlePI.com
Synopsis
Few can compete with Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but rival Sophie Winston is determined to beat her in the Stupendous Stuffing Shakedown. But Sophie's search for the perfect turkey ends after she stumbles across a corpse. This first title in an all-new series includes recipes. Original.
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FIRST IN THE SERIES
Domestic diva Sophie Winston is about to learn that some dishes are best served cold...
Few can compete with local celebrity Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but Sophie Winston is determined to try. Her childhood rival may have stolen the spotlight and her husband but this Thanksgiving Sophie is determined to rob Natasha of the prize for Alexandria, Virginia's Stupendous Stuffing Shakedown. She just needs the right ingredient.
But Sophie's search for the perfect turkey takes a basting when she stumbles across a corpse. And when the police find her name and photo inside the victim's car, Sophie will have to set her trussing aside to solve the murder or she'll be serving up prison grub...
Includes delicious recipes and entertaining tips "
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Gracious living can be murder. First in an all-new mystery series? includes delicious recipes and great tips on entertaining!Few can compete with Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but her childhood rival, Sophie Winston, certainly tries. Natasha may have stolen the spotlight?and Sophie?s husband?but Sophie is determined to rob her of the prize for the Stupendous Stuffing Shakedown. She just needs the right ingredient.
But Sophie?s search for the perfect turkey takes a basting when she stumbles across a corpse. And when the police find her name and photo inside the victim?s car, Sophie will have to set her trussing aside to solve the murder?or she?ll be serving up prison grub.
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Revenge is sweet… Sophie Winston and her BFF, Nina Reid Norwood, share a sweet spot for animals. So Sophie is delighted to help when Nina cooks up Cupcakes and Pupcakes—a fundraising event for animal shelters. All the local bakeries will be selling treats, with the profits going to pups and kitties in need. But Old Town is in for a whole batch of trouble when a cupcake war erupts between two bakeries… Tongues wag and tempers rise when a partner leaves Sugar Baby Bakery and unveils her competing cupcakery, Sugar Mama, precisely as the fundraiser gets under way. Just as it seems nothing else can go wrong, Sugar Baby’s sole remaining employee is found dead. Suspicion falls on the feuding owners, but the scrumptious new guy in town is also raising some eyebrows. Now Sophie and Nina have to sift through the clues and discover who isn’t as sweet as they seem…
Delicious recipes and entertaining tips included!
Synopsis
In the latest novel in the national bestselling Domestic Diva Mystery series, itand#8217;s beginning to look a lot like murderand#133; The holidays are domestic diva Sophie Winstonand#8217;s favorite time of year. But this season, there seem to be more mishaps than mistletoe. First, Horace Scroggins tumbles from a balcony during his office Christmas party. Then, Sophieand#8217;s neighbor takes a fall from his ladder while decorating his roof with lights. But itand#8217;s the cookie swap that really starts her wondering whoand#8217;s naughty or niceand#133;.
Sophie arrives at the annual event with high spirits and thirteen dozen chocolate-drizzled gingersnaps. But when an argument erupts and a murder ensues, it becomes clear that the recent string of events is anything but accidental. Now Sophie has to make a list of suspectsand#133;and check it twice!
About the Author
Krista Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of the Paws and Claws Mysteries, including Murder, She Barked andand#160;The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer,and#160;and the Domestic Diva Mysteries, includingand#160;The Diva Wraps It Up,and#160;The Diva Frosts a Cupcake, andand#160;The Diva Digs Up the Dirt. The first book in the Paws and Claws series was a New York Times bestseller, and multiple books from the Domestic Diva series have been nominated for Agatha Awards and have hit the New York Times extended list. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with a brood of cats and dogs, including a snoopy Jack Russell terrier and a nosy calico cat. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices that they keep coming back for more.