Die Versetzung in eine Kleinstadt ist für die Bostoner Mordkommissarin Lizzie Snow keine Beförderung. Doch sie hat private Gründe, den Job im einsamen Norden anzunehmen: Ihre Nichte, die vor Jahren spurlos verschwand, soll dort gesehen worden sein. Während der eisige Winter hereinbricht und Maine im Schnee versinkt, macht Lizzie sich auf die Suche – nicht ahnend, dass in den dunklen Wäldern Ungeheuerliches auf sie wartet.
Jake and Ellie are taking a break from perfecting their chocolate pizza recipe to cater a housewarming party hosted by movie icon Ingrid Merryfield. Miss Merryfield is famous for her old-Hollywood glamour. Her new home, Cliff House, has a reputation too -- for being haunted. But she isn't concerned, and some of her guests even try to summon a spirit during the party, using a Ouija board. What arrives instead is a freak autumn storm that downs an ancient tree, trapping everyone on the property and setting the stage for a killer's planned spree.
In the fourth installment of Sarah Graves' luscious Death by Chocolate Mystery series set in the quirky town of Eastport, Maine and starring Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree and candy chef Ellie White as they manage a watershop shop specializing in chocolate, a snickerdoodle baking competition is underway in Eastport but Jake and Ellie didn't count on competing with murder as well... When Eastport's meanest man gets done in with a pruning hatchet, his good-hearted young yard worker is credibly but incorrectly charged with his murder, and Jake & Ellie must clear the youth before his orphaned teen-age sisters, who are in his care and who both have active, athletic jobs on a fishing boat, get bullied by their evil aunt out of the chance to buy their own vessel and start successful, independent lives for themselves. Meanwhile Jake and Ellie are also developing a chocolate snickerdoodle cookie recipe for the town-wide cookie baking competition. Can they crack the case while also cracking the top spot in the competition?
Set against the backdrop of a lively pirate festival, bakeshop owners Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her friend Ellie White anticipate a bustling baking season. However, their plans take a dark turn when they become embroiled in a murder investigation following the death of a prominent food writer and TV personality. As they delve into the mystery, they must navigate the complexities of their small town and uncover the truth behind the crime.
A phone call thrusts Jake Tiptree back into a traumatic past as the trial for her mother's murderer, Ozzie Campbell, approaches—only for him to mysteriously disappear. With a chilling sense of dread, Jake fears he knows where Campbell might reappear. Hoping for solitude while her family is away, she instead finds her beloved home in Eastport, Maine, transformed into a potential trap. As paranoia sets in, Jake grapples with the unsettling realization that her sanctuary is now filled with danger and the looming threat of her mother's killer.
Set in a supposedly haunted house in Eastport, Maine, Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree and Ellie White, owners of the Chocolate Moose Bakery, find themselves catering a party for a retired film star. As they navigate the eerie atmosphere and the complexities of their catering job, they uncover mysteries that intertwine with the house's dark past. This fifth installment in the Death by Chocolate Mystery series blends culinary delights with suspenseful twists, showcasing the duo's resourcefulness and camaraderie amidst supernatural intrigue.
Continuing the story from its predecessor, this sequel delves deeper into the lives of the characters as they navigate new challenges and delectable mysteries. The plot thickens with unexpected twists, blending culinary delights and suspenseful intrigue. As relationships evolve and secrets unfold, the protagonist must confront their past while solving a tantalizing mystery that could change everything. With a mix of humor and heart, this installment promises to engage readers with its rich storytelling and mouth-watering descriptions.
Set against the backdrop of an arts festival in Eastport, the story revolves around the rivalry between local bakery The Chocolate Moose and a new competitor, Choco's. Tensions escalate when Choco's owner, Brad Fairway, is found dead, and all evidence points to Ellie, the Moose's owner. As Ellie and her partner Jake investigate, they uncover a web of connections that could lead them to the true killer before another murder occurs. The plot blends mystery and local charm, highlighting themes of competition and community.
Set in the charming island village of Eastport, Maine, the story revolves around Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree and Ellie White, who run a popular bakeshop known for its delectable desserts. As summer guests flock to indulge in their treats, the duo finds themselves attracting unwanted attention, hinting at a darker side to their culinary success. The narrative promises a blend of sweetness and suspense as the characters navigate the perils that come with their thriving business.
Set in Eastport, Maine, the story unfolds at The Chocolate Moose bakery during a festive Halloween celebration. When local celebrity Hank Browne falls to his death at a party, the community grapples with his controversial legacy. As police investigate, suspicion falls on various characters, including the police chief's boyfriend, despite Jake and Ellie believing in his innocence. With multiple potential motives from a scorned girlfriend to an estranged wife, the mystery deepens, revealing secrets from Hank's past that could illuminate the truth behind his demise.