Lemon Tart by Josi S. Kilpack

Lemon Tart (Sadie Hoffmiller, book 1)
by Josi S. Kilpack

Culinary Mystery
368 pages, softcover
Target Reader: Adult

Deseret Book
978-1606410509
Release Date: January 29, 2009



From the publisher:

A Recipe for Murder: 5 families living on Peregrine Circle, 1 flowered curtain tieback, 1 missing child, 1 body in the field. Mix with a long list of suspects and top with two very different detectives. Increase heat until only the truth remains.

Cooking aficionado turned amateur detective Sadie Hoffmiller tries to solve the murder of Anne Lemmon, her beautiful young neighbor–a single mother who was mysteriously killed while a lemon tart was baking in her oven. At the heart of Sadie's search is the woman's missing two year-old son, Trevor. Whoever took the child must be the murderer, but Sadie is certain that the police are looking at all the wrong suspects—including her!

Armed with a handful of her very best culinary masterpieces, Sadie is determined to bake her way to proving her innocence, rescuing Trevor, and finding out exactly who had a motive for murder.

Read Chapter 1.

I like culinary cozies. I loved this new one from Josi Kilpack. Known for her social issues based novels for women, Josi has taken a new turn into the culinary mystery genre, and it fits her like a glove—or rather, an oven mitt.

I was absolutely blown away by this book. It was fun and quirky, filled with suspense and lots of unique characters, the plot twisted and turned until I didn't know which way was up (but in a good way)!

Sadie Hoffmiller is a retired widow—a little older than some of the other culinary mysteries out there—but she's perky and fun. And she keeps an eye out for the people in her neighborhood. When her neighbor is murdered and her son goes missing, Sadie is determined to find him, even if the police have told her not to get involved. I just love Sadie's determination, her attention to detail, and her unfailing talent for being in the wrong place at the wrong time!

This is planned to be a series. Can't wait for the next installment.

If you like fun, cozy mysteries, give this one a try. I promise, you'll love it!

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Age Appropriate: For adults—the main character is older—but some teens will like it as well.

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