Serving up healthy doses of murder and sweet desserts, Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries are New York Times best-sellers. While Hannah bustles around her bakery, The Cookie Jar, a murder case is also cooking in the small town of Lake Eden. Donning her amateur sleuthing cap, Hannah sets out to bring a killer to justice. "The addition of mouth-watering recipes ... clinches the popularity of this series."-Times Record News
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"On the recommendation of a friend, I decided to try this author. Hannah Swensen is a baker (and coffee lover!) who gets involved in mysteries in her Lake Eden, MI hometown. Willa, a fellow bake contest judge is found dead one night at the local fair. Hannah catches part of the crime and is determined to have the criminal come to justice. Infused with funny family characters, the attention of 2 men and her beloved cat Moishe, the story is witty and cute, but not necessarily a thriller mystery. A few scary and suspenseful parts, but mostly a nice small town story scattered with recipes."
— Joanne (4 out of 5 stars)
“Hannah Swenson fans are going to love this whimsical and delightful entry...Fluke has it all—wit, spice, and a gloriously twisted plot.”
— RT Book Reviews“A tasty mystery.”
— Bookreporter.com“[A] yummy...small-town cozy.”
— Publishers Weekly“Another tasty offering in the Hannah Swensen mystery series...Suzanne Toren has mastered the tonal patterns of Minnesotans and employs a fine sense of pacing.”
— AudioFile" This was ok. I wish the author would further develop the characters. Nine books into the series and they're still pretty one-dimensional. I'm not sure if I'll read any more of these. "
— Nichole, 2/7/2014" Good fun light read. I love any book with recipes. The oatmeal cookies were amazing! "
— Lori, 1/23/2014" Two fluff reads in a row--now I'll have to turn to something meatier. I do enjoy Joanne Fluke's mysteries but it's odd that as many as I've read I have never tried one of her recipes that are included. I must do that one of these days. "
— Victoria, 1/21/2014" These books are a nice change from my usual read. Not sure if I'll read the whole series, but I like some of the main characters. "
— Samantha, 1/19/2014" Always a treat! A little slower to get going than the others. "
— Shawna, 1/17/2014" Each chapter ends with a recipe. The murder story was silly. This was an audio book. "
— Jeffrey, 1/12/2014" The series is perdicable, but what I liked about Key Lime Pie Murder is the story line is revolving more around Hannah and her relationship with Mike and Norman, not just around the murder. "
— Norma, 1/11/2014" Just a relaxing fun read "
— Sandi, 1/2/2014" In the key lime pie murder it probably had the scariest part out of these books that i've read. i really liked it, it was a fun read to get me through my homework breaks. "
— Falcon, 12/29/2013" Great book! I love these Hannah Swenson mystery novels. Joanne Fluke is a great writer! I can't wait to get my hands on another one of her books! "
— Courtney, 12/23/2013" I loved it, but I love ALL of the Hannah Swensen books! Looking forward to reading the next one "
— Mel, 12/22/2013" Not deep or riviting, but a fun read. "
— Bonnie, 12/14/2013" Latest in the series. Plot is somewhat more simplistic than others in this series. However, tidbits of trivia, great cookie recipes, and further character development make this another mystery in the series worth reading. "
— Marcia, 12/8/2013" I actually liked this book. The others in this series have not been very interesting and the love triangle has become tedious. "
— Jeanette, 12/1/2013" Easy Read. Enjoyed them all. "
— Sue, 11/26/2013" Another good book in the series. Light, cozy mystery. "
— Jan, 10/7/2013" These books are fun, but they don't hold my attention very well. I love how they have yummy recipes at the end of each chapter though. That made it all worth reading! "
— Becky, 9/10/2013" I've reviewed so many of these books that it really isn't fair to say any more or any less. My stance remains that these are great fun and light reading. Potato chips for the soul. "
— February, 7/12/2013" this was a fair mystery. Too many words and a bit confusing... i would not have guessed who murdered willa or why...however, that could be because i was a bit confused...The recipes included look great... "
— lynn, 7/7/2013" Much better than the last one. "
— Tonia, 12/29/2012" I just couldn't get into this. I found the plot to be very predictable, and there was way too much Moishe for my taste. The recipes are actually very good, which is a plus. "
— Laura, 8/6/2012" This was a very enjoyable book. If I were someone else I might actually try to make one of the many recipes that are listed. I will read more of her. "
— Di, 6/2/2012" Easy reading. This book was part of a bundle of 5 Joanne Fluke books that I bought on my kobo. Sometimes her dialogues are rather childish, but her recipes sound great, so I've ordered her cookbook! "
— Wendy, 11/11/2011" I must admit, I enjoyed the recipes more than the story. "
— Katreader, 10/17/2011" Mostly I look forward to the recipes in this series of books. They are quick, easy, lightly entertaining reads. I have read several now & am quite sure I would read another one in the series. "
— Joann, 10/8/2011" It was okay. Not much mystery. Could have been much better with a little more research...i.e. using correct rodeo terminology (it's barrel racer NOT barrel rider) and danger / causes of cats not eating / loosing weight too fast. Recipes were great and worth getting the book for. "
— Katie, 9/8/2011" Took me a while to get through it. It is an easy going book, good for a beach read. The story develops more like I imagine an investigation would than some others I have read. I appreciate the lack of gratuitous violence and sex. <br/> <br/>Overall okay, but not compelling. "
— Gwyn, 5/18/2011" These books are fun, but they don't hold my attention very well. I love how they have yummy recipes at the end of each chapter though. That made it all worth reading! "
— Becky, 5/3/2011" I've reviewed so many of these books that it really isn't fair to say any more or any less. My stance remains that these are great fun and light reading. Potato chips for the soul. "
— February, 4/21/2011" Loved this one! I guess Joanna Fluke is an older sister/1st child as she describes so well those of us who fit that category. "
— Linda, 4/12/2011" Same story, different book. How long can she ride out the same premise. Cranky, critical red head with no redeeming qualities is being courted by two gentlemen while she bakes cookies and solves murders. Snore! "
— Brandy, 4/9/2011" Joanne Fluke is an amazing author. This book really drew me in. I never wanted to stop reading. A twist to the ending too. If you love baking, this is the book for you. It even comes with her email address and a bunch of recipes too! "
— Liz, 4/3/2011" Currently reading---Lite, enjoyable, characters you "know" in real life. Modern cozy. "
— Pam, 3/31/2011" The series is perdicable, but what I liked about Key Lime Pie Murder is the story line is revolving more around Hannah and her relationship with Mike and Norman, not just around the murder. "
— Norma, 3/8/2011" I don't think I can read many more of these, the formula is incredibly obvious and the crime is predictable. The romance angle is just irritating - chose one already! "
— Kandie, 2/16/2011" Not as good as some of her other books but still enjoyable to read "
— Gene, 2/13/2011" Another good book in the series. Light, cozy mystery. "
— Jan, 1/4/2011" Another delightful story of Hannah the mystery sleuth. "
— Lisa, 1/2/2011" wow just another great book in this series "
— Nancy, 1/1/2011" It was an ok mystery even though you couldn't figure it out because the author omitted information, so that you couldn't. The two boy friend thing was irritating. <br/> <br/>It had great recipes, which is a good thing. Unless.... you're hungry when you are reading it. "
— Jessica, 11/20/2010Joanne Fluke is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels and is best known for her Hannah Swensen cozy mysteries. She was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2023. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a public school teacher, a psychologist, a screenwriter, and a private detectives assistant.
Suzanne Toren, award-winning narrator, has over thirty years of experience in narration. She was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She has won the American Foundation for the Blind’s Scourby Award for Narrator of the Year, AudioFile magazine named her the 2009 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture, and she is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards. She performs on and off Broadway and in regional theaters and has appeared on Law & Order and in various soap operas.