{"product_id":"in-peppermint-peril-isbn-9781683317937","title":"In Peppermint Peril","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Lorna Barrett and Jenn McKinlay fans, this festive series debut introduces book-themed tea party organizer Callie Aspen and her lovable Boston terrier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Christmas, Callie Aspen returns to her childhood hideout Heart's Harbor, Maine where her great aunt runs Book Tea, a vintage tearoom where every sweet treat contains a bookish clue. Upon arrival in the fairy-tale snowy town, Callie is drawn into the preparations for a special tea party at Haywood Hall, the rambling house of Heart's Harbor's oldest resident, rich but lonely widow Dorothea Finster, who invited her estranged relatives, old friends and the elite of the town to make a mysterious announcement about her will.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelieving they can touch a part of her fortune, everybody is determined to come, despite not liking each other or even their hostess. And Callie's old friend Sheila complicates things by using the tea party to announce her daughter's engagement, even though her daughter isn't sure she's in love with the young lawyer her mother thinks so perfect for her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatering to people who each have their own agenda isn't easy for the Book Tea crew, especially once the valuable engagement ring goes missing and a dead body turns up in the conservatory. Can Callie and her great aunt use their love of clues to dig into the crimes and show their unhappy hostess and squabbling guests the true Christmas spirit?\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eIn Peppermint Peril\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e“A delightful debut that combines the ambience of the board game Clue with whodunits in the family-secrets mold of Mary Roberts Rinehart and Leslie Ford.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Will appeal to fans of Molly MacRae and Jenn McKinlay.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Joy Avon’s \u003ci\u003eIn Peppermint Peril\u003c\/i\u003e will fill your holiday with Christmas spirit, charm, and intrigue.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Paige Shelton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Scottish Bookshop mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The quaint setting drew me in, the characters captivated me, the mystery kept me turning the pages—a perfect cozy read.”\u003cbr\u003e—Lucy Arlington, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Novel Idea mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Joy Avon’s Tea and a Read mystery, \u003ci\u003eIn Peppermint Peril\u003c\/i\u003e, is a delightful Christmas cozy. Ms. Avon’s charming descriptions draw the reader into the village of Heart’s Harbor and holiday celebrations.”\u003cbr\u003e—Karen Rose Smith, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Callie Aspen is home for the holidays but a murder wasn’t in her plans. With a fierce determination and sleuthing skills to leave the local police in awe, she makes a strong debut in \u003ci\u003eIn Peppermint Peril\u003c\/i\u003e. This is a new cozy series to watch.” \u003cbr\u003e—Linda Wiken (aka Erika Chase), author of the Dinner Club mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Heart’s Harbor, Maine is a charming town where murder never happens—until it does...Cozy to the core!\"—Terrie Farley Moran, Agatha and Derringer winning author of the Read ‘Em and Eat mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"She has assembled an interesting cast of characters, her plot moves along at an enjoyable pace with enough twists and turns to satisfy, there is just enough romance to spice things up, not to mention the mouthwatering descriptions of the confections coming out of the tea shop make one wish it was around the corner. All in all, a pleasure to read.”\u003cbr\u003e—Isis Crawford, author of \u003ci\u003eA Catered Costume Party\u003c\/i\u003eA lover of books, tea and sweet treats, \u003cb\u003eJoy Avon\u003c\/b\u003e decided to combine these in a mystery series about an organizer of the book-themed tea parties Joy herself would love to attend. When not reading or writing the A Tea and a Read mysteries, Joy can be found buying bonbons, fluffy socks or notebooks with pretty patterns to write down her next idea.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303236260069,"sku":"NP9781683317937","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683317937.jpg?v=1767729933","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/in-peppermint-peril-isbn-9781683317937","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}