Devil's Food Cake Murder Audiobook

" I was torn between giving Joanne Fluke's Devil's Food Cake Murder a rating of "it's ok" and "liked it." It would have ended up on the "it's ok" list because the twist has been similarly done before in the seventh, Peach Cobbler Murder, and the twelfth, Plum Pudding Murder installments. There was absolutely no effort in figuring out who the murderer was, but oddly enough none of the residents of Lake Eden could figure it out until the very end (once again). However, I ended up giving this volume a "liked it" rating because I was so distracted by the murder investigation and trying to figure out why nobody is asking the most obvious investigative questions, I forgot there is the mystery of the Doctor Bev story arc being intertwined with the story. I was reminded of the Doctor Bev mystery by another cliffhanger. I also want to point out that it was an effective timing on Joanne Fluke to not publish the next installment right away after this one. Before the reader has a chance to resume the series and find out what happens next, they must wait for the Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook. "

" I actually read the next one before this. So I knew the ending but I loved the book! "

" i should really stop reading this series. the recipes are good, but i'd weigh 400 lbs if i made all of them. the actual writing is lackluster, at best. "

" I like this series. I'd love to make my living working in my own cookie shop that the whole town frequents...and where batches of cookies are made and cooked in the space of a couple of paragraphs. Cookie making at my house never goes so quickly. I will admit that I can't tell you one book's plot from another in this series, but I keep reading them because I like the characters, the setting and the fact that the "suspense" at the end is less than one chapter. "

" Loved it! Lots of good recipes, too. You get hungry reading this book! "

" This was a typical book in the Hannah Swenson series. It was funny and a quick read. For me it is time for Joanne to take the characters in another director to spice things up. "

" Just a bit of trivia, the bright magenta cover of this book can be seen on a bookshelf in the 2012 episode of CSI entitled STEALING HOME. "

" Again murder and recipes, this was a bit better than some of the previous books, but the red herrings were a little too obvious. "

" This was another great entry to this series although it ended in a big cliffhanger so now I can't wait for the next one to come out! "

" A little slow, but a good story with some unexpected twists. Some of the receipes sound yummy! "

" Pretty good cozy. Love the recipes. A tad slow moving and confusing for my taste, but I would read more by Fluke! "

" More of the same story, sadly. I can't help myself from reading each new book and hope that something new will happen, but the characters fail to grow and the story seems the same. I was disappointed in this one and hope the next is better. "

" I have to say that this was one of the better books in the series. The plot for the murder was more complex than previous books and there has finally been a development with Hannah and Norman. I'm interested in reading the next book to find out what happens. "

" Interesting twist at the end. Will have to read the next one to find out what happens with Norman! Also, way too many good cookie recipes. "

" WOAH curveball... The recipes are awesome and the story is more involved with Hannah's life than the murder mystery, which I like, and the ending here makes me want to read the next one REALLY BADLY. I was just thinking that I might want to stop reading this series but then it did that... "

" Great delicious looking recipes - slow story. "

" The beginning of summer reading....very light and enjoyable. I always enjoy a Hannah Swensen mystery and its Minnesota setting (and the recipes). "

" Would be a good "summer read" as it is light reading. "

" Sort of a fluff murder mystery. Also includes many recipes - mostly desserts, but others. "

" I just love these books! They never disappoint. "

" awesome book but the ending totally caught me off guard, after i read it all i wanted to do was smack norman and hopefully that would knock some sense into him. norman and hannah belong together, they're absolutely perfect for each other. "

" Really enjoyed the read. Good author and fast moving story. "

" I really liked this book, as I enjoy all of Fluke's books. I especially enjoy the recipes that are included. Unlike a lot of other books that include recipes - these can actually be made by real people with what you have in your cupboards! "

" The twist at the end was fantastic. "

" Nice quick read. Makes me wanna be able to bake like Hannah. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>To how the story ended: All I can say is what a B***H!!!!! "

" When the substitute minister is murdered, the past and present collide as Hannah investigates. Not my favorite of the series but still enjoyable. But the last chapter has a zinger that will bring changes to her life. "

" I normally love these books but the premise of this one was super unbelieveable. Fingerprints people... Anyway, not the best book in the series but the bombshell at the end (which really wasn't related to anything else) will keep me reading more. "

" I have faithfully read all of this series and I have to say this book was disappointing. The plot was weak, the recipes were the bulk of the book, and the dating relationships have become tiresome.<br/>C+<br/> "

" Oh my this was the one that jumped the shark! "

" Loved it! Lots of good recipes, too. You get hungry reading this book! "