{"product_id":"the-last-to-pie-isbn-9781639106455","title":"The Last to Pie","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Mia P. Manansala and Elle Cosimano, in Misha Popp’s third Pies Before Guys mystery, the pies are deadlier than ever when Daisy receives a request for revenge against an abusive cop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaisy Ellery is back to doing what she does best: making pies and killing guys. And it’s about to get more dangerous than ever. Daisy knows the statistic–domestic violence perpetrated by cops is rampant. It was only a matter of time before she was called in to help. But when this request arrives in her inbox, it isn’t accompanied by the required referral and that makes Daisy nervous. Is this really a woman trapped in a violent relationship, or is it a shady cop trying to uncover Daisy’s murdery side hustle?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaisy hesitates to accept the job–until the woman who left the request goes missing and it’s clear her boyfriend is responsible. Knowing the boyfriend’s work buddies won’t be any help with the investigation, Daisy sets out to find the woman and plans a little justice of her own. When Daisy finds evidence that the boyfriend wasn’t just a monster in private, but corrupt at work too, things get even more perilous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeeling guilty that she hesitated to help the woman, Daisy is determined to find her and get her justice–whatever it takes.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Last to Pie\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A search-and-rescue mission certain to raise your blood pressure.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“This quirky, baking-based tale will appeal to fans of Mia P. Manansala and Jennifer J. Chow.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A deftly crafted and riveting read from start to finish . . . [With] a culinary touch, a most unusual female sleuth (and self-appointed executioner of the unjust)—and just a bit of the supernatural to spice things up.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Another good one. Along with [Daisy’s] trusty friend Melly and a group of supporting characters, these novels are a lot of fun to read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Pies Before Guys Series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Magical, decadent, and addicting! \u003ci\u003eMagic, Lies, and Deadly Pies\u003c\/i\u003e is a breath of fresh air, and Daisy Ellery is a heroine worth rooting for. Honey Crunch Apple pie is my new favorite thing!”\u003cbr\u003e—Melissa Bourbon, national bestselling author of the Magical Dressmaking mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Take a cup of \u003ci\u003ePromising Young Woman\u003c\/i\u003e, stir in a tablespoon of \u003ci\u003eLike Water for Chocolate\u003c\/i\u003e, add a dash of \u003ci\u003eArsenic and Old Lace\u003c\/i\u003e, then bake with knife-edge wit and keen dialog and you get Misha Popp's darkly funny whodunit. Revenge fantasy meets magical realism meets edgy culinary cozy. \u003ci\u003eMagic, Lies, and Deadly Pies\u003c\/i\u003e gives new meaning to ‘dessert to die for.’”\u003cbr\u003e—Alexia Gordon, award-winning author of The Gethsemane Brown Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Daisy Ellery puts a little vinegar in her pie crusts, and Misha Popp has added a drop to her cozy debut. \u003ci\u003eMagic, Lies, and Deadly Pies\u003c\/i\u003e is as sassy as it’s sweet and as fierce as it’s fun. Add a clever plot and a budding romance and this series opener is a slice of heaven. Seconds, please!”\u003cbr\u003e—Catriona McPherson, multi-award-winning author of the Last Ditch Motel mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I DEVOURED it! There is nothing conventional about Misha Popp's flavorful debut. Sparkling with sinister magic, sugary pies, and vigilante homicide, \u003ci\u003eMagic, Lies, and Poison Pies\u003c\/i\u003e is rocking the \u003ci\u003ePushing Daisies\u003c\/i\u003e vibe. When an avenging pie-maker's secrets are threatened, it's going to take more than magic and vintage swing dresses to circumvent a messy recipe for disaster. With inclusive characters, sharp pacing, and a dark sense of humor, Misha Popp is one of my new favorite authors.”\u003cbr\u003e—Olivia Blacke, author of the Brooklyn Murder mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Darkly humorous . . . Cozy readers looking for something different will find much to like.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An exciting debut that has you rooting for a morally conflicted witch while salivating over her pies.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The rapid pacing and tantalizing plot will keep [readers] engrossed in this strong debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Utterly original . . . a deliciously charming story filled with female empowerment, humor, women helping women, and lots of tasty pies.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 5-star review\u003cb\u003eMisha Popp\u003c\/b\u003e enjoys writing about  murdery women and over-the-top baked goods, but not so much about  herself. She lives in rural Massachusetts where she bakes entirely too  many pies and sculpts things out of chocolate. An unrepentant school  nerd, she has a collection of degrees that have nothing to do with the  jobs that pay her.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302407327973,"sku":"NP9781639106455","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639106455.jpg?v=1767740170","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-last-to-pie-isbn-9781639106455","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}