Dying for Strawberries (Berry Basket, Bk 1)
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Helpful Score: 2
Dying for Strawberries is the first in the A Berry Basket Mystery series featuring Marlee Jacobs, owner of the Berry Basket in Oriole Point, Michigan. Marlee has recently returned to her hometown after leaving her job in New York City as the producer of a hit cooking show on the Gourmet Living Network. Marlee had found herself embroiled in the murder of one of the shows stars John Chaplin by his wife Evangeline, after she'd discovered he had been cheating on her with another woman, April Byrne.
Oriole Point is preparing for the annual Strawberry Moon Bash, organized by founding family member Piper Pierce. Busy with preparations for the Festival, Marlee also finds herself dealing with her friend Natasha Bowman's marital woes. Natasha and her husband Cole own the Kitchen Cellar, and he has a reputation as a domestic abuser. After a nasty fight public, Natasha goes missing and Marlee is concerned that Cole has finally murdered his wife.
In her efforts to solve the disappearance of her friend, Marlee soon discovers that Cole has purchased a large tract of land and convinced the Zoning members to switch the land to commercial which will allow fast food chains and box stores to build in the idyllic town. Marlee suspects that Cole is blackmailing the committee members to vote his way, and not long after she publicly accuses him, an attack is made on her life. Determined to unmask her attacker, Marlee sets out with help from best friend, Tess Nakamura to start investigating and stumbles upon the bludgeoned body of Cole.
Dying for Strawberries is darker and edgier than a traditional cozy but still has the basics including a small community with tight knit members harboring secrets, the possibility of the dreaded love triangle, best friends, family and a talking African Grey. A fast paced storyline with plenty of suspects to keep you turning the pages and salivating over the tasty strawberry recipes. Unanswered questions leave the door open for further adventures at the Berry Basket.
Oriole Point is preparing for the annual Strawberry Moon Bash, organized by founding family member Piper Pierce. Busy with preparations for the Festival, Marlee also finds herself dealing with her friend Natasha Bowman's marital woes. Natasha and her husband Cole own the Kitchen Cellar, and he has a reputation as a domestic abuser. After a nasty fight public, Natasha goes missing and Marlee is concerned that Cole has finally murdered his wife.
In her efforts to solve the disappearance of her friend, Marlee soon discovers that Cole has purchased a large tract of land and convinced the Zoning members to switch the land to commercial which will allow fast food chains and box stores to build in the idyllic town. Marlee suspects that Cole is blackmailing the committee members to vote his way, and not long after she publicly accuses him, an attack is made on her life. Determined to unmask her attacker, Marlee sets out with help from best friend, Tess Nakamura to start investigating and stumbles upon the bludgeoned body of Cole.
Dying for Strawberries is darker and edgier than a traditional cozy but still has the basics including a small community with tight knit members harboring secrets, the possibility of the dreaded love triangle, best friends, family and a talking African Grey. A fast paced storyline with plenty of suspects to keep you turning the pages and salivating over the tasty strawberry recipes. Unanswered questions leave the door open for further adventures at the Berry Basket.
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