{"product_id":"death-by-christmas-cake-isbn-9781917415378","title":"Death by Christmas Cake","description":"\u003cb\u003eA cosy, Christmassy crime that’s equal parts mystery and delicious festive food! Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Great British Bake-Off\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mistletoe Manor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeisha Scott has been working with the legendary chef Shirleen Foster to update her classic cookbook, \u003ci\u003eSeason by Season\u003c\/i\u003e, for its 50th anniversary. The festivities start with a dinner party highlighting the 12 Christmas Cakes that made Shirleen famous. It’s all of Keisha’s dreams come true, but before the night is over, things will go horribly wrong…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShirleen’s former-collaborator-turned-rival, Ruby Walton, arrives at the party and accuses Shirleen of stealing her recipes. The two have an argument, and when Ruby is found dead a short while later, the police have all the evidence needed to arrest Shirleen as the top suspect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeisha is less convinced, however. Inspired by her passion for true crime podcasts, she sets out on a mission to prove her boss’s innocence. Fortunately, she’s not alone. Virgil Sullivan, Shirleen’s nephew and a podcast host, is just as eager to clear his aunt’s name, and agrees to help, even though his motives may be less than pure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether the unlikely duo will seek out answers to unravel the mystery and catch a devious culprit before the trail goes cold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a dash of murder, a sprinkle of amateur sleuthing, and a cup full of Christmas spirit, \u003ci\u003eDeath by Christmas Cake \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read for cosy crime and Christmas lovers alike.\u003cb\u003eNicole Glover\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the acclaimed historical fantasy series, \u003ci\u003eMurder and Magic. \u003c\/i\u003eHer next book, \u003ci\u003eThe Starseekers\u003c\/i\u003e, will be out in 2026. Her books have received rave starred reviews for their unique blend of mystery, history, and fantasy and have been featured in NPR and local media, \u003ci\u003eEn Form\u003c\/i\u003ee and the \u003ci\u003eVirginian-Pilot\u003c\/i\u003e. She's been a Library Reads pick, made the \u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller list, and most recently won The Webster Award. She lives and works in Virginia plotting her next fictional murder.","brand":"Datura Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532137017573,"sku":"NP9781917415378","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781917415378.jpg?v=1773182789","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/death-by-christmas-cake-isbn-9781917415378","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}