Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cider Falls Festival. - by Traci Hall (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

For lovers of everything cozy and fall time, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall brings all the autumn vibes to a brand new series featuring a family of Washington State apple orchard owners who become entangled in a murder investigation...

In the foothills of Washington's Cascade mountains, the Smith family's Cider Falls Orchard is at its busiest amid the bustling autumn season--but when murder enters the mix, one bad apple may have spoiled the whole barrel . . .

If you care for the land, the land will care for you.

For generations, that's been the Smith family's motto. Between hayrides, apple picking, bonfires, and tasty apple treats, their Cider Falls Orchard provides an autumn bounty that draws locals and tourists alike. And now, Mcintosh "Macki" Smith--named after an apple variety, just like her siblings--is home too, after a bad breakup.

Macki is glad to be on hand when her parents are sidelined by an accident, and she's even been persuaded to enter the Cider Falls Festival's prestigious baking competition with her famous double crust apple pie. But someone has taken the contest to deadly serious levels . . .

It seems there are plenty of surprising motives for murder, especially after Macki learns that a crooked developer wants to buy and demolish the orchard--which makes her parents' accident increasingly suspicious. But serving up the real killer will put her in unexpected danger, because someone in this picture-perfect town finds murder as easy as pie . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Traci Hall

"Scots lore, a bit of humor, and plenty of suspects make for a lively mystery." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder at the Scottish Games

"This latest adventure of a charming Scottish family is perfect for readers who like thorny mysteries and puppies." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder at a Scottish Christmas

"Hall expertly juggles multiple story lines...Fans of all things Scottish will have fun." --Publishers Weekly on Murder at a Scottish Wedding

"Down-to-earth characters and two mysteries to solve add up to a solid read." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder at a Scottish Wedding

"Inquisitive and down-to-earth, Paislee makes a charming sleuth in this suspect-packed mystery." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder at a Scottish Garden

"In her second Scottish Shire mystery, Hall capably juggles multiple story lines and vividly evokes the Scottish backdrop." --Booklist on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"Traci Hall keeps it real in the second Scottish Shire Mystery-and the gorgeous seaside setting and delectable descriptions of Scottish treats add to the enjoyment." --Criminal Element on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"All in all, Murder in a Scottish Garden is a fast-paced read with a nice puzzle that offers a slight twist on the English country house cozy, and there are enough open-ended story lines at the end to hint at more Paislee Shaw mysteries to enjoy." --Reviewing the Evidence on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"Murder in a Scottish Garden is an excellent murder mystery. With the word "Scottish" in the title, I was pretty sure I would love it, as I tend to enjoy all things Scottish. The plot is intriguing and moves along at a good pace. The suspense is well done." --Fresh Fiction on Murder in a Scottish Garden

"I enjoyed the mystery, which had me guessing to the very end and the characters are very realistic. A very enjoyable read." --Knit N Read on Murder in a Scottish Garden

About the Author

Traci Hall is the USA Today bestselling author of over fifty books across an array of genres, from cozy mysteries to contemporary seaside romances, YA, and nonfiction. She is also the co-author of the Salem B&B Mystery series as Traci Wilton. A member of Mystery Writers of America, RWA and former President of the Florida Romance Writers Association, Hall co-runs CommunityAuthors.com and provides editing services for many accomplished novelists. She lives in South Florida and can be found online at TraciHall.com.