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Sugar Cookie Murder

Pages
352
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

The holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen. Surrounded by her loved ones, she has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas—until murder is added to the mix...When it comes to holidays, Minnesotans rise to the occasion—and the little town of Lake Eden is baking up a storm with Hannah leading the way. The annual Christmas Buffet is the final test of the recipes Hannah has collected for the Lake Eden Holiday Buffet Cookbook.The recently divorced Martin Dubinski arrives at the buffet with his new Vegas showgirl wife—all wrapped up in glitter and fur. His ex-wife, however, seems as cool as chilled eggnog. And when Hannah’s mother’s antique Christmas cake knife disappears, its discovery in the decolletage of the new—and now late—Mrs. Dubinski puts the festivities on ice.With everyone stranded at the community center by a blizzard, Hannah puts her investigative skills to the test, using the ingredients at hand: half the town of Lake Eden—and a killer. Now, as the snowdrifts get higher, it’s up to Hannah to dig out all the clues—and make sure that this white Christmas doesn’t bring any more deadly tidings…

About the author

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Joanne Fluke

Joanne Fluke (born c1943. in Swanville, Minnesota) is an American writer. According to the author's website, "While pursuing her writing career, Joanne has worked as a public school teacher, a psychologist, a musician, a private detective’s assistant, a corporate, legal, and pharmaceutical secretary, a short-order cook, a florist’s assistant, a caterer and party planner, a computer consultant on a now-defunct operating system, a production assistant on a TV quiz show, half of a screenwriting...

Characters

Hannah SwensenProtagonist
Martin DubinskiSupporting
Mrs. DubinskiCameo
All characters in Sugar Cookie Murder

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sugar Cookie Murder need to be read in order?

    While each book in the Hannah Swensen series features a self-contained mystery, the overarching character relationships and personal developments progress chronologically. For the fullest appreciation of Hannah's journey and her relationships, reading the series in order is recommended.

  • Is there a TV adaptation of Sugar Cookie Murder?

    This book is part of a series that has been adapted into a series of made-for-television movies. The adaptations feature the main characters and the cozy mystery setting.

  • What makes the Hannah Swensen series unique?

    The series is well-known for including recipes within the text, often for the baked goods mentioned in the story. Readers can try making the treats that Hannah bakes in her shop.

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