The Diva Hosts a Murderer - (Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Old Town Virginia's entertaining guru and occasional sleuth Sophie Winston - a young Martha Stewart in the making - juggles Fourth of July fireworks, a houseful of guests, and homicide in the latest Domestic Diva culinary mystery from New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis.

With a big crowd descending on her Northern Virginia home, it's a good thing event planner Sophie Winston is an expert at entertaining. Whipping up patriotic pastries is as easy as pie for her, though meeting the man her widowed Aunt Melly just impulsively married in Las Vegas is a little more awkward. Especially when Melly's longtime, now-heartbroken secret admirer is there too, which could lead to some fireworks.

But the house party really gets explosive when Sophie's favorite tour guide falls victim to a killer--and evidence points to Sophie's own father. Will DNA really incriminate her dad? And what's the real story with her new uncle-by-marriage and the mysterious pal he's brought along with him? Some of the secrets Sophie's discovering are raising flags--and while the police department casts suspicion on her father, she has to declare her independence as a detective to find the real culprit, and serve justice along with her red, white, and blue cupcakes . . .

Includes delicious recipes, fabulous decorating tips, and easy entertaining hacks!

Review Quotes

Praise for Krista Davis's Domestic Diva Mysteries

"Domestic diva Sophie Winston continues to extend her uncanny knack for attracting and solving murders in Alexandria, Virginia...This long running series skillfully weaves together elements of mystery with practical household tips and appended recipes." --Kirkus Reviews on The Diva Poaches a Bag Egg

"With recipes, ghost kitchens, and family secrets, the follow up to The Diva Says Cheesecake! will entertain fans of this long-running cozy mystery series." --Library Journal on The Diva Delivers on a Promise

"Rewarding for its ongoing antics and recipes." --Kirkus Reviews on The Diva Delivers on a Promise
"The nicely delineated setting and sympathetic characters are reminiscent of Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen cozies, which also include baking and a group of close friends working together to solve crimes." --Booklist on The Diva Says Cheesecake!

"Lots of recipes, household tips, quaint locals, and sometimes sharp squabbles--but the big story here is bling." --Kirkus Reviews on The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit

"The Diva Spices It Up is full of surprises as author Krista Davis teases readers with one plot twist after another. This series just keeps getting better!" --Suspense Magazine

"Delicious chaos...A fun read that even comes with real recipes!" --Woman's World, Book Club Pick for The Diva Sweetens the Pie

"Mystery-wise, I felt that this was the strongest of Ms. Davis's plots to date. I also really enjoyed the ongoing developments in our regular cast of characters' personal lives: Natasha especially is a hoot, even if appallingly so on more than one occasion. I'm already looking forward to the next installment in the series!" --Criminal Element on The Diva Cooks up a Storm

"Loaded with atmosphere and charm." --Library Journal

About the Author

Krista Davis is the New York Times bestselling and four-time Agatha Award-nominated author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Pen & Ink Mysteries, and the Paws & Claws Mysteries. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back for more. Please visit her at KristaDavis.com.