One thing that i find inviting and engaging in cozy/traditional mysteries is that they open a world up. In this case, readers enter the life of a baker/protagonist in this latest bakeshop mystery. Old and new readers will enjoy this one. It may help a bit to have read others in the series but I don’t think that is essential.
This is a(nother) fall season/Halloween story, this time set in Ashland, Oregon, a place that is rightfully renowned for its Shakespeare festival. All look forward to the costumes and a big celebration with a pug in an important role.
What is the significance of a dragon? How does mahjong play into the events? Who is the murder victim and why? Will Jules and her crew sort things out? (yes, but the fun is in watching them do it.)
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur for this book with its punny title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 22 August 2023
Praise for the Bakeshop Mysteries:
“This delectable series transports readers to Ashland, Oregon… I highly recommend this series to readers who enjoy clever plots, likable characters, and good food.” ―Mystery Scene on A Batter of Life and Death
“Alexander’s charming series offers descriptions of enticingly fattening foods, a tour of southern Oregon, and, incidentally, a mystery that provides enough riddles to keep you guessing without ever upstaging the main event.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Till Death Do Us Tart
“A Batter of Life and Death is a delightful cozy mystery that will keep you turning pages to see what Jules is going to get into next…. Grab a few napkins, because you’ll be drooling all over the pages as you read some of the delicious-sounding recipes these chefs are cooking up.” ―Fresh Fiction
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