{"product_id":"sugar-and-spite-isbn-9781496743688","title":"Sugar and Spite","description":"\u003cb\u003eThere’s no place like Salem, Massachusetts—aka “the witch city”—for Halloween. As residents embrace their historic heritage to celebrate the season, WICH-TV program director Lee Barrett is assigned the decadent task of highlighting the village’s delectable sweet shops—only to learn that some revelers prefer deadly tricks over delicious treats . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasa del Chocolate is one of Salem’s most charming boutique candy shops, making it a perfect profile story. Although preoccupied with her own personal sweet news—Lee and her detective husband Pete Mondello are expecting a bundle of joy—she cheerfully agrees to interview the chocolatier. Since becoming pregnant, the radiant and exhilarated mother-to-be has discovered that she is finally free of the unwanted haunting “visions” she has endured since childhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShirley Parker inherited Casa del Chocolate, housed in her beautiful ancestral home on the waterfront, continuing her family’s sweet tradition of conjuring magical treats for the folks of Salem. Mesmerized by the delightful chocolate scented aromas filling the air while touring the kitchen, Lee is shocked when she stumbles upon the murdered body of Barney Bingham, Shirley’s estranged husband.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the police focus their suspicions on Shirley, Lee learns that many people had reasons for wanting Barney dead. Now, with help from Pete, tarot reader River North, and clairvoyant gentleman cat O’Ryan, as well as some new feline friends, Lee must unmask the true killer—and cope with the sudden return of her troubling “visions”. . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Witch City Mysteries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There are enough appearances by Aunt Ibby and their psychic cat O’Ryan to delight and charm long-time fans, making this twelfth in the series reliably engaging while still having the unique twist of a separate adventure.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003e‘Til Death\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMurder, Take Two\u003c\/i\u003e is both a page-turning mystery and a fascinating history lesson.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A perfect read for the Halloween season.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Fresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder, Take Two\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There are interesting forays into the work of running a small TV station and appearances by Lee’s charming and possibly clairvoyant cat. Author Carol J. Perry juggles these details with finesse and moves the plot toward a creepy conclusion that adds a few shivers to this cozy.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eLate Checkout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A library volunteer gets more than she bargained for when a body turns up in the stacks: a scary murder victim but a great potential research opportunity.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eLate Checkout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This delightful read set against the Halloween festivities in Salem is perfect cozy read for a blustery autumn evening.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Intelligencer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eLate Checkout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you’re looking to stroll around Salem, its library, get caught in the pumpkin run, and spend time with the unique characters that populate this story, this may very well be your book.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e on Late Checkout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“So much fun.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eLate Checkout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Perfect paranormal mystery to curl up with this Halloween.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e on Late Checkout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Earns high marks for being a clever, character-driven whodunit that’s firmly entrenched in a sense of time and place without being overshadowed by it. Carol J. Perry writes with alacrity, casting a spell that will leave readers old and new bewitched, beguiled, and begging for more.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fast-paced cozy that entertains from start to finish. A great read!” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBells, Spells, and Murders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The real fun this time out is watching Lee scrambling to turn hints into news stories…a generally engaging series.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLocus Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Who could resist a mystery where home libraries are organized by the Dewey Decimal System, an Agatha Christie novel provides critical clues, and Gremlins is the holiday movie of the night?” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBells, Spells, and Murders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A diverting journey.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eGrave Errors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarol J. Perry\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Salem on Halloween Eve. She is the bestselling author of the Witch City Mysteries and the Haunted Haven Mystery series as well as a number of young adult novels. She and her husband Dan live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with a black Lab. Visit her at CarolJPerry.com.","brand":"Kensington Cozies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233590423781,"sku":"NP9781496743688","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496743688.jpg?v=1767737495","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/sugar-and-spite-isbn-9781496743688","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}