Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen series has won high praise while satisfying the discerning tastes of mystery fans and food connoiseurs alike. When Hannah's mother' cherished cake knife is used to kill a beautiful out-of-towner at the town of Lake Eden's annual Christmas party, the stage is set for Hannah to once again unmask a killer.
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"Love trying to solve the mysteries but as usual there is a twist "
— Nancy (5 out of 5 stars)
“Fluke has put together a terrific recipe for a holiday-themed whodunit.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review“Excellent cookbook aside, Fluke’s true brilliance is in the world she’s created. While momentarily menacing, it’s mostly wonderful thanks to Hannah, who always offers just the right cookie.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)“A delectable culinary romp…Wacky and delightful characters, plus tempting recipes from appetizers to desserts, make this lighthearted offering sure to please the palate of any cozy fan.”
— Publishers Weekly“Suzanne Toren expertly infuses this cozy with unique voices for the myriad of whimsical characters who use a digital camera, wet shoes, and keen observations to follow the clues and solve the murder…The description of cherry bomb sugar cookies, covered with powdered sugar, may inspire listeners to try baking their own.”
— AudioFile“A great story, and enough recipes are included for this to double as a cookbook.”
— Library Journal" This is closer to 2 1/2 stars. It was a quick read, but kind of ended abruptly. I'm finding less and less that I like about Mike's character, but I did like that the story was told over the course of just one evening. It was also nice to see Hannah team up with her sisters. "
— Valarie, 4/26/2011" Very cute! The last bit of the book was all the recipes that were sampled so I was surprised to see that I was finished with the book already. "
— Heidi, 4/21/2011" Not my favorite of the books so far. Still like the characters and the fun of these foodie/baking mysteries but this was a short story/novella with a bunch of potluck recipes at the end. Prefer the recipes woven into the whole book format. "
— Deb, 4/15/2011" Actually liked that it was so short. Cute, quick story that included an entire cookbook. "
— Brandy, 3/13/2011" This was a super fast read. Interesting take on the mystery genre to mix <br/>it with cooking recipies. I'll have to try a few of them and perhaps I'll even <br/>read more in this series by this author. "
— Carol, 3/1/2011" This one only gets a rating of 3 because the story was cut short in order to include 174 pages of recipes. She should have published a separate Lake Eden Cookbook instead. "
— Kristen, 1/27/2011" Very quick read. Also very "Eh." "
— Amanda, 1/24/2011" Very predictable and not very realistic. Good recipe's though. I'm sure I will try some of them. "
— Sandy, 1/23/2011" Reading all these books in order. This one was a very quick read. Last almost half of book is recipes from the Winter potluck. Will have to try some. "
— Darcy, 1/16/2011" Very good book. Hanna and her cookies help her solve murders. "
— Marie, 1/2/2011Joanne 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.