Raspberry Danish Murder

Raspberry DanishMurder by Joanne Fluke, 362 pages

“Thanksgiving has a way of thawing the frostiest hearts in Lake Eden. But that won't be happening for newlywed Hannah Swensen Barton--not after her husband suddenly disappears . . .  Hannah has felt as bitter as November in Minnesota since Ross vanished without a trace and left their marriage in limbo. Still, she throws herself into a baking frenzy for the sake of pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving-themed treats while endless holiday orders pour into The Cookie Jar. Hannah even introduces a raspberry Danish pastry to the menu, and P.K., her husband's assistant at KCOW-TV, will be one of the first to sample it. But instead of taking a bite, P.K., who is driving Ross's car and using his desk at work, is murdered. Was someone plotting against P.K. all along or did Ross dodge a deadly dose of sweet revenge? Hannah will have to quickly sift through a cornucopia of clues and suspects to stop a killer from bringing another murder to the table . . .”  This book has an interesting collection of recipes, several of which I want to try.  The story is very good as well, typical of Fluke’s writing.  Mystery lovers will enjoy it, especially ones who like food.

Christmas Caramel Murder

ChristmasCaramel Murder by Joanne Fluke, 210 pages

“Christmas normally descends on Lake Eden, Minnesota, as gently as reindeer alighting on a rooftop -- but this yuletide season the only thing coming down Hannah Swensen's chimney is a case of murder. It might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up this mystery in time for the holidays . . .” This story seemed slightly less dangerous and a little sweeter than usual, but the recipes seem fantastic and the story was a lot of fun.  Mystery lovers will enjoy it and fans of the series will definitely want to read it.

Wedding Cake Murder

Wedding Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke, 370 pages

Hannah Swenson is going to be a contestant in the Food Channel's dessert chef contest and is getting married to the love of her life, Ross Barton.  Although she is worried about Mike and Norman and how they feel about it, Hannah has never been happier in her life.  If she wins the first Food Channel challenge, the rest of the competition will be held in Lake Eden.  Of course, in Lake Eden, Hannah is much more likely to discover another murder.  This was a great addition to the series and the book also has a lot of great recipes.  These books are for mystery lovers and bakers.