Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery [With Recipes]

by Joanne Fluke

Extended Synopsis

In Carrot Cake Murder, the New York Times bestselling Hannah Swensen series continues as summertime arrives in Lake Eden, Minnesota. Hannah, the proprietor of The Cookie Jar bakery, finds her peaceful season interrupted when her business partner’s long-lost uncle, Gus, reappears after twenty-five years. While his return initially brings excitement and displays of wealth, the celebration ends abruptly when Hannah discovers Gus’s corpse with an ice pick in his chest, flanked by two slices of her famous carrot cake.

As Hannah investigates, she unearths secrets from Gus’s past that suggest his "success" was a facade, revealing a long list of suspects with deep-seated grudges. Between managing her bakery and interpreting her cat Moishe's erratic behavior, Hannah must sift through the evidence to identify the killer before she becomes the next item on the menu. This volume is a quintessential example of the "cozy mystery" genre, blending community-focused narrative with 12 original dessert recipes.

Reader Targeting

• Cozy Mystery Fans: Readers who enjoy small-town settings, amateur sleuths, and non-graphic suspense.
• Culinary Enthusiasts: Home bakers looking for tested, original recipes integrated into a narrative.
• Mystery Collectors: Long-time followers of the Hannah Swensen series looking for authoritative reprint editions.

Accolades & Awards

• New York Times Bestseller.
• Bust Down Books Local Bestseller Recommendation.

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