A Catered Bake-Off - (Mystery with Recipes) by Isis Crawford (Hardcover)

About the Book

"What's the worst that could happen on a reality show bake-off filmed at a picturesque estate? As it turns out, a whole lot. Thrown into the fray against four seasoned competitors, the Simmons sisters face more than just cameras broadcasting their frosting mishaps on local TV. Right from the get-go, their small screen debut sours with suspicious ingredients and malfunctioning appliances. Then there's the inexplicable invasion of goats that sends the entire production into a tailspin, followed by a flurry of ominous notes delivered anonymously to the cast and crew. Tensions really reach a boiling point when one of the judges meets a grisly end: death by exploding espresso machine"--

Book Synopsis

When sisters Bernie and Libby Simmons bring their culinary prowess from A Little Taste of Heaven catering company to a baking competition in Upstate New York, it's murder that takes the cake . . .

What's the worst that could happen on a reality show bake-off filmed at a picturesque estate? As it turns out, a whole lot. Thrown into the fray against four seasoned competitors, the Simmons sisters face more than just cameras broadcasting their frosting mishaps on local TV. Right from the get-go, their small screen debut sours with suspicious ingredients and malfunctioning appliances. Then there's the inexplicable invasion of goats that sends the entire production into a tailspin, followed by a flurry of ominous notes delivered anonymously to the cast and crew.

Tensions really reach a boiling point when one of the judges meets a grisly end--death by exploding espresso machine! With a dangerous mystery solidifying, Bernie and Libby whisk through the vast property on a mission to uncover who could have taken down the show's discerning food critic. But when the bake-off serves another victim, the sleuthing siblings find themselves racing to catch a mixed-up killer before the final timer dings . . .

Includes Original Recipes for You to Try!

Review Quotes

Delicious Praise for Isis Crawford and Her Mouth-Watering Mysteries!

"Scads of suspects, a paucity of motives, and a bombshell reveal make for exciting reading." --Kirkus on A Catered Quilting Bee

"This is an intriguing installment of the Mystery with Recipes series, as Isis Crawford examines how well we can really know our friends and neighbors. The banter between the sisters is even more on point than usual, as they bluff and charm their way in and out of various predicaments." --Criminal Element on A Catered Quilting Bee

"This was the most complex case I've encountered in the Mystery with Recipes series yet, as our sassy siblings try to sort through their many suspects in the course of figuring out whodunnit and, perhaps just as importantly, why. The banter between the women was sharp and fresh as they combed the town of Longely, interviewing suspects and investigating." --Criminal Element on A Catered Doggie Wedding

"Reading about [Bernie and Libby's] work is bound to make you hungry." --Kings River Life on A Catered Doggie Wedding

"Delectable...Cozy fans will be tempted to curl up with a hot beverage and a pastry while reading this one." --Publishers Weekly on A Catered Book Club Murder

"Fast paced and lively." --Booklist on A Catered New Year's Eve

"An entertaining read." --Criminal Element on A Catered New Year's Eve

"A cover-to-cover, laugh-out-loud cozy!" --Suspense Magazine on A Catered New Year's Eve

"A purr-fectly quirky and funny whodunit." --Woman's World on A Catered Cat Wedding

"[A] mouth-watering mystery that includes a few recipes from the author's Russian grandmother...We devoured this fun cat-themed mystery." --Modern Cat, Connie's Book Club Selection on A Catered Cat Wedding

"Cozy fans will enjoy the lively characters, irresistible food descriptions, and witty dialogue." --Publishers Weekly on A Catered Cat Wedding

"Love the characters, the snappy dialogue, and the creative plot twists. A classic cozy among the best I've ever read." --Suspense Magazine on A Catered Costume Party

"An excellent mystery, full of humor, and seasoned with complex and interesting characters...A great addition to a tasty series." --Mystery Scene on A Catered St. Patrick's Day

"Drool-inducing recipes." --Library Journal on A Catered Fourth of July

About the Author

Isis Crawford was born in Egypt to parents who were in the diplomatic corps. When she was five, her family returned to the States, where her mother opened a restaurant in Upper Westchester County and her father became a university professor. Since then Isis has combined her parents' love of food and travel by running a catering service as well as penning numerous travel-related articles about places ranging from Omsk to Paraguay. Married, with twin boys, she presently resides in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, where she is working on the next Bernie and Libby culinary mystery. Visit her at IsisCrawford.com.