A month before Christmas, I saw a ghost...
Goldy Schulz is thrilled to be catering a holiday breakfast feast for the staff of the Aspen Meadow Library. But little does she know that on the menu is a large helping of murder.
While setting up at the library, Goldy spots a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Sandee Brisbane—the Sandee Brisbane who killed Goldy's ex-husband, the Jerk. But Sandee is supposed to be dead. Or so everyone believes. Goldy's suspicions mount when the body of Drew Wellington, a former district attorney, is found in a corner of the library with a map worth thousands of dollars stashed in his clothing. She's convinced that Sandee is involved. But the holiday madness is only just beginning for Goldy. Soon she's drawn into the dangerous, double-crossing world of high-end map dealing. And, like the ghost of Christmas past, Sandee keeps making an appearance. Could she be out to prove that revenge is sweet?
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"I really like Diane Mott Davidson's writing. They are a fast read and the plots are not formulaic. Of couse I anjoy the food aspect and have even tried one or two of the recipes. This book is fun. I read it on a business trip and enjoyed it all the way to the end. "
— Janet (5 out of 5 stars)
“You don’t have to be a cook or a mystery fan to love Diane Mott Davidson’s books. But if you’re either—or both—her tempting recipes and elaborate plots add up to a literary feast!”
— San Diego Union-Tribune, praise for the author“Bestseller Davidson is at the top of her form in her fourteenth culinary suspense novel to feature Colorado crime-solving caterer Goldy Schulz…Readers will happily sink their teeth into Goldy’s latest case and come away hungry for more.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“If you have not read Davidson’s culinary cozies in a while, try this one. With an entertaining plot and out-of-this-world recipes, it proves that the author is in top-notch form.”
— Library Journal" This book, like the others in the Goldy Bear murder-mystery series, are fun, quick reads. No deep thoughts here...just some good light reading. "
— Lisa, 5/19/2011" Goldie and Aspen Meadow's adventure are always fun...this one deals with more murder and antique maps at the busiest Christmas catering time...the murderer of Goldy's "Jerk" also shows up...recipes are always fun too!!! "
— Mark, 5/2/2011" I made a terrible mistake and took another terrible suggestion from the people at my library. This book was so slow and repetitive that I couldn't take it anymore! "
— Kathryn, 4/26/2011" Another enjoyable Goldy mystery. This one involves a previous character's mysterious reappearance and lots of snow! "
— Marissa, 4/25/2011" I love the twists and turns in this mystery set in a small town library. The characters really come to life. "
— Deborah, 3/17/2011" I LOVE Diane Mott Davidson's books and her character, Goldy the caterer "
— Karen, 2/25/2011" Cute detective story with an unothodox detective. Nice recipies though! I like the catering twist associated with the main character. I'm interested in reading more from Davidson. "
— Jill, 2/17/2011" I could not get into her writing style. "
— Juju, 1/7/2011" I guess I'm getting kind of bored with these books - they're all pretty much the same and the characters aren't that compelling.<br/><br/>"A month before Christmas I saw a ghost." "
— Felicia, 12/30/2010" Reading for Lighten Up! Book Club! <br/> <br/>I ran out of time to read this, but I wasn't necessarily wanting to finish it. The plot was in three words a "complicated, yummy mess." I thought it was too unrealistic, chaotic, had too many characters, but I did enjoy the recipes. "
— Audrey, 12/15/2010" I learned to love mysteries when I started reading this series, and Sweet Revenge is another great entry. "
— Emilie, 11/18/2010" Definitely not one of her best. I had to push to finish it. It was just too silly and unbelievable. Maybe I'm "outgrowing" cozies. I don't feel a need to read any further. "
— Jeanne, 11/3/2010Diane Mott Davidson is the bestselling author of short stories, poetry, and seventeen cozy mystery novels featuring Goldy Schultz the caterer. She has won the Anthony Award and has been a finalist for the Agatha and Macavity awards. In 1993 she was named Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Writer of the Year.
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.