{"product_id":"red-velvet-cupcake-murder-isbn-9781496743084","title":"Red Velvet Cupcake Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Queen of Culinary Capers, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Joanne Fluke, concocts a criminally delicious mix of sleuthing, humor, and mouthwatering recipes in this classic Hannah Swensen Mystery, wrapped in a beautiful trade paperback package! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt’s been a warmer-than-usual summer in Lake Eden, and Hannah finds out the hard way that nothing cools off a hot summer day like a cold-blooded murder…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a muggy summer evening in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and Hannah Swensen is attending the Grand Opening of the refurbished Albion Hotel, where her famous Red Velvet cupcakes are being served in the Red Velvet lounge. The event is abuzz with the surprise arrival of Doctor Bev, a local who fled in shame after she two-timed her fiancé one too many times. But the party’s over when a guest takes a dive off the rooftop garden . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe victim is the sheriff’s secretary, and the question is, did she fall—or was she pushed? The only one who \u003ci\u003eisn’t\u003c\/i\u003e preoccupied with the case is Doctor Bev. She’s too busy trying to stir things up with her old flame, Norman—who’s reunited with Hannah. Just as Hannah’s patience runs thin, Bev is found dead at the bottom of Miller’s Pond . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only clue the police have is the Red Velvet cupcake Bev ate right before she died—and the tranquilizers someone seems to have baked into it. To everyone’s shock, Hannah is now the target of a murder investigation—and she’s feeling the heat in a way she never has before . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures over Ten Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar, including Red Velvet Surprise Cupcakes and Chocolate Covered Peanut Cookies!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen Mystery Series\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The mystery is page-turning AND the bakery treats are mouthwatering.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eJules Herbert, B\u0026amp;N Reads\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaramel Pecan Roll Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A good puzzle, lots of delicious recipes, and time spent with Hannah’s beloved fan-favorite cat, Moishe…Fluke reinforces her place as the queen of culinary cozies.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Caramel Pecan Roll Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Naturally, there are suspects aplenty, but Hannah wants to make sure the Lake Eden police find the right one. Will her investigation place the plucky baker in danger? You betcha.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eCaramel Pecan Roll Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fluke’s fans call her ‘the queen of culinary capers’—and her stories have shown me just how cozy mysteries can be when food\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e is at the heart of them.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Bon Appetit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fans of the long-running cozy series will enjoy the baking frame, the delicious-sounding recipes interspersed throughout the story.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —\u003c\/i\u003eBooklist \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eCaramel Pecan Roll Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"The coziest cozies remain those by Joanne Fluke.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Book Review on \u003ci\u003eBanana Cream Pie Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fans of the beloved long-running series will revel in another encounter with the familiar cast of characters, all the while relishing the baking frame and the delicious-sounding recipes that are interspersed throughout.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTriple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Another sweet-tempered outing filled with tempting sweets.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTriple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Don't miss this charming mystery, which will also satisfy your sweet tooth.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003ci\u003eChristmas Cupcake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Dripping with sweet desserts and mystery!” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—PopSugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eChristmas Cupcake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A lighthearted murder mystery that also happens to have some delicious recipes sprinkled throughout.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Romper \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eChristmas Cupcake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fun characters, delicious treats and a dash of danger abound in this super-sweet whodunit.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Woman’s World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Book Club Pick) on \u003ci\u003eChristmas Cupcake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Many delightful and mouth-watering recipes…Perusing these sweet treats is sure to have the reader salivating without even consuming a morsel!” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—New York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eChristmas Cupcake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Fluke demonstrates why she's considered the queen of culinary cozies.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eCoconut Layer Cake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Cozy mysteries don't get any cozier than Joanne Fluke's, and her latest in the Hannah Swensen series is no exception...The continued antics of Lake Eden's quirky characters make Coconut Layer Cake Murder a treat—everything a cozy mystery should be.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—ForeWord Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Congratulations to Joanne Fluke for pulling us in once again into a world where food is plentiful, true friends are faithful, and someone is always there to help when problems come along.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Food Channel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eChocolate Cream Pie Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “My favorite guilty-pleasure reading material.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Eater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Full of delicious recipes, this novel is sure to give sweet-tooth sleuths a lot to dig in to!” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Woman’s World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBanana Cream Pie Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOANNE FLUKE\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries, which include \u003ci\u003eCaramel Pecan Roll Murder, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder, Coconut Layer Cake Murder\u003c\/i\u003e, and the book that started it all, \u003ci\u003eChocolate Chip Cookie Murder.\u003c\/i\u003e That first installment in the series premiered as \u003ci\u003eMurder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e on the Hallmark Movies \u0026amp; Mysteries Channel. She is also the recipient of Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award.  Like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke was born and raised in a small town in rural Minnesota, but now lives in Southern California. Please visit her online at JoanneFluke.com.","brand":"Kensington Cozies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301835133157,"sku":"NP9781496743084","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496743084.jpg?v=1767735559","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/red-velvet-cupcake-murder-isbn-9781496743084","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}