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  • Published: 1 December 2021
  • ISBN: 9781496736062
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $29.99

Christmas Dessert Murder



The perfect stocking stuffer for fans of culinary capers, this holiday omnibus from New York Times bestselling author Joanne Fluke featuring two classic mysteries set in Hannah Swensen’s Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, Minnesota: Christmas Caramel Murder and Christmas Cake Murder.

The perfect stocking stuffer for fans of culinary capers, this holiday omnibus from New York Times bestselling author Joanne Fluke featuring two classic mysteries set in Hannah Swensen’s Cookie Jar bakery in Lake Eden, Minnesota: Christmas Caramel Murder and Christmas Cake Murder.

It’s Christmas in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and there’s no better way to enjoy the holidays than by cozying up to two Hannah Swensen yuletide mysteries with a plateful of goodies from The Cookie Jar bakery…

CHRISTMAS CARAMEL MURDER
Hannah and her good pal Lisa have agreed to provide all the goodies for the town’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. But before anyone can say “Bah, humbug!” the actress playing Mrs. Claus exits stage left for good. As murder suspects pile up faster than snowdrifts in a blizzard, it might take a visit from ghosts of Christmas past to wrap up this mystery in time for the holidays...
 
CHRISTMAS CAKE MURDER
Hannah’s life matches the hectic December hustle and bustle of Lake Eden when she agrees to help recreate a spectacular Christmas Ball in honor of Essie Granger, an elderly local in hospice care. But instead of poring over decadent dessert recipes, Hannah’s surprised by Essie’s secret talent for penning crime fiction. She’s even more surprised when the story turns real. It’ll be a true miracle if she can prevent another Yuletide disaster by solving a mystery as dense as a Christmas fruitcake...
 
Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!

  • Published: 1 December 2021
  • ISBN: 9781496736062
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 416
  • RRP: $29.99

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Praise for Christmas Dessert Murder

Praise for Joanne Fluke’s Christmas Cozies


“Don't miss this charming mystery, which will also satisfy your sweet tooth.” —Booklist STARRED REVIEW for Christmas Cupcake Murder
 
“Dripping with sweet desserts and mystery!” Popsugar on Christmas Cupcake Murder
 
“Cozy fans with a sweet tooth will be more than satisfied.”
Publishers Weekly on Christmas Cupcake Murder
 
“Many delightful and mouth-watering recipes...Perusing these sweet treats is sure to have the reader salivating without even consuming a morsel!” —New York Journal of Books on Christmas Cupcake Murder
 
“Fun characters, delicious treats and a dash of danger abound in this sweet whodunit.” —Woman’s World on Christmas Cupcake Murder
 
“Spending time in Lake Eden with Hannah and her crew is an unfailing delight.” —Criminal Element on Christmas Cupcake Murder
 
“If you’re looking for something delightfully decadent to sink your teeth into while waiting for Santa, you might wish to consider one of these recent holiday-themed treats…This year also brings a seasonal offering from New York Times bestselling author
Joanne Fluke.” —Criminal Element on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“Get in the holiday spirit with the help of Joanne Fluke's new Hannah Swensen Mystery, complete with festive recipes.”
—Bustle on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“This bonne bouche of a novel is almost lighter than air, and goes down as easily as one of the cookies Hannah is constantly baking…Throughout the book are recipes, mostly for cakes, cookies and pies (a Fluke trademark), and I almost felt my waistline expanding while I read. (And I, uh, may have copied one or two for my recipe notebook.) This is a lovely, frothy treat, a perfect no-hassle Christmas read.” Mystery Scene on Christmas Cake Murder
 
Christmas Cake Murder is, at its heart, a story within a story, and both tales engage you and carry you along as the stories unfold. For those who are already Hannah fans, it’s nice to go back in time and understand the beginnings of The Cookie Jar, seeing it with fresh eyes and a new appreciation for Hannah and her family.” —Food Channel Online on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“The perfect heart-warming novel for the holiday season, one that is light on danger but full of emotional moments for those dealing with loss through the support of love and friendship.” —Kings River Life Magazine on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“A lighthearted look at an aging crime writer and Fluke’s decidedly handy baker heroine, Hannah Swensen. Added bonus—the book comes with recipes for those who aren’t already deep in their cake bowls baking for Christmas.” —The Bourne Enterprise (Falmouth, MA) on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“Series fans will enjoy learning how the Cookie Jar bakery came to be.” —Publishers Weekly on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“Longtime series fans will enjoy this glimpse into the past of their favorite characters and get a few new insights into established bonds.” —Library Journal on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“Fans of the series will appreciate the delicious-sounding recipes, the holiday frame, the familiar characters, and the backstory 
about how Hannah started her bakery, the Cookie Jar.”—Booklist on Christmas Cake Murder
 
“A pleasant read.”—Seattle Book Review on Christmas Cake Murder  
 
“Tasty…Hannah is irresistible as a cookie fresh from the oven.” Publishers Weekly on Christmas Caramel Murder
 
“Enjoy this as a tasty escapist treat. Speaking of treats, the book is stuffed with a dozen delicious-sounding holiday recipes from
The Cookie Jar, Hannah’s bakery.” The Fort Worth Star Telegramon Christmas Caramel Murder
 
“Small town Minnesota life, familiar and well-drawn characters, the warm frame of the Christmas season, and a dozen delicious-sounding recipes add to this satisfying entry in a comfortable, always entertaining series.” Booklist on Christmas 
Caramel Murder