Brenda H. (booksinvt) - , reviewed on 4/29/2018 + 463 more book reviews

Bleeding Tarts is the second installment in the Pie Town Mystery series set in San Nicholas, CA and featuring Val Harris, pie maker and owner of Pie Town. The new shop is gaining a reputation but Val is still struggling to make ends meet and is looking forward to landing a new wholesale client. She and crust maker, Charlene McCree along with the narcoleptic furry Frederick make their way to Bar X, the exclusive fake Old West Town.

While Val is delighted to meet Bar X owner, Ewan Frith and his daughter Bridget, Charlene is foaming at the mouth with the discovery that her high school nemesis Marla is also on the scene. It's only a matter of minutes before gunshots ring out, a pie is shot out of Val's hands, and Bar X bartender Devon Blackett is discovered dead in an alley.

Against her better wishes Val finds herself drawn into the murder investigation. With only a handful of suspects that include Ewan, Bridget and the trio of sharpshooters, Larry, Moe and Curly, Val thinks she'll have the case wrapped up in no time. But, Charlene is determined to pin the murder on Marla and the rumored Bar X phantom may also play a role.

Despite warnings from possible love interest Detective Gordon Carmichael not to get involved, Val and Charlene quickly find themselves in a sticky situation with the killer turning his sights on Val. A laugh out loud romp that includes phantoms, fairies, the return of the Baker Street Bakers and the nerdy collection of gaming regulars, fanatical gym owner Heidi and Pie Town employees. Mouthwatering pie recipes and a tasty tidbit of what's next to come in Pie Hard finish off this delightful addition to the series.

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