Diane Mott Davidson, Queen of the Culinary Mystery, has once again constructed a clever recipe for murder and mystery. With The Last Suppers she continues to whet her readers' appetites both for good reading and good food. Caterer Goldy Bear's wedding day becomes a nightmare when her groom, homicide detective Tom Schulz, calls her from a murder scene and then vanishes. Her only clue to his disappearance is a cryptic note dropped at the scene of the crime. Its biblical references lead her to search for a Judas among her friends in the church congregation. Discovering intrigue in the most unlikely places, Goldy is so distraught that she's hearing voices in her head. Will she be a widow before she's a bride? Barbara Rosenblat's lively narration is captivating. Whether readers are listening to the unsavory details of the well-constructed murder plot, or learning the author's original recipes for delectable Monster Cinnamon Rolls and Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, they won't want the book to end.
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"Goldy the caterer is about to marry Tom Schulz, the police investigator, when he calls her on the way to the church to inform her that he has discovered the pastor who was going to perform the ceremony has been murdered. By the time help arrives, Tom has been kidnapped, leaving Goldy to solve the mystery and save him. Another good mystery with great recipes!"
— Marissa (4 out of 5 stars)
" It was an interesting premise of a mystery, though I have to admit trying to keep track of all the "suspects" did get me confused at times. The ending was satisfying enough though! "
— Lollyletsgo, 2/18/2014" another in a series. "
— Jill, 2/18/2014" NOT AS GOOD AS THE OTHERS....TOOK ME DAYS TO READ.......BUT I DID GET IT ALL DONE....AND THERE ARE SOME GREAT RECEIPES IN THERE..... "
— Christopher, 2/5/2014" Will the wedding happen or not? I won't tell, but missed Tom throught most of this one. It's not as good without him. "
— Leslie, 1/24/2014" I actually read this in print instead of listening to it, which was a nice break from Barbara Rosenblat's totally miscast reading. No one in these books ever has reasonable responses to anything, which is totally aggravating, but not so much that I can't keep reading. Goldy drives me nuts as she constantly ignores comment sense and direct orders to try to "help" the police, but this is how the story moves forward. (As one character says to Goldy, "We can't solve this murder if we keep having to come save you when you decide to take things into your own hands." DUH!) But despite that, these are still a complete guilty pleasure for me. They are so mindless, but not overly lightweight, and I have such a soft spot for genre fiction like this. There is a lot of detail, and you get a good sense of Goldy's life, even if the people around her all seem to be the same. I always look forward to long drives when I have a Goldy Bear mystery to listen to, and that's worth something. "
— Ann, 1/16/2014" I liked this book a little more than most of the others in the series so far. Seemed to have a better flow. "
— Rachelle, 1/14/2014" I often reach for one of these books when I am stressed or sad, because they are easy and comforting somehow. Comfort food?! "
— Lynne, 1/14/2014" Way too much info about the Episcopalian faith! I was skipping pages to avoid being mired in it. What a disappointment after the first three in the series. "
— Helga, 1/9/2014" I had a little trouble keeping straight which church characters were which, and I didn't care for the rapid wrap-it-up chapter at the end. But still an entertaining read. Marked these recipes to try: Monster Cinnamon Rolls, Almond Poppy Seed Muffins, Canterbury Jumbles, and Lemon Butter Wafers "
— Angela, 10/28/2013" I love Diane Mott Davidson as an author, this book continued in her great mystery/crime solving novels. I love these because you also get recipes as the main character is a caterer. "
— Amanda, 10/14/2013" Just finished this book. The characters are well written. I felt Goldy's emotions. "
— Sue, 10/4/2013" In this next book in the series, Goldy and Schultz get married, while Goldy solves a problem at her church. Who knew church was so dangerous? This one certainly had some scenes that would have been good for a reality show, "why didn't the groom show up at the ceremony?" "
— Carmen, 6/28/2013" She's really fun. "
— Jen, 4/13/2013" Too many religious details. I listed to it on CD so I couldn't just skim through that part VERY quickly like I could if I read it. I hated how she kept referring to Tom as Tom Schulz when talking about him. People don't use both names like that. It just sounded so dumb. "
— Tracyharrell, 3/7/2013" Engaging mysteries, and fun recipes! The only thing I don't like about these books are her relationship with her son, and the fact that characters who are considered "good friends" seem to appear and disappear at random! Otherwise I recommend them, they definitely suck you in. "
— Andrea, 8/24/2012" Not one of her better Goldy books. I was disappointed that Tom wasn't in it more. "
— Damoroso, 8/11/2012" I have to admit, this was my least favorite of this series that I have read. I just seemed dull... "
— Terri, 6/16/2012" Good story. Not great ending. "
— Mary, 5/17/2012" This series is the best cooking series I have read. "
— Gale, 4/9/2012" Decent story but I didn't care for the author's writing style. The big plus for it though is the recipes throughout the book! "
— LuAnn, 1/29/2012" Good - I din't figure out the ending - always a plus! "
— Jan, 12/17/2011" Quick read...one of the early ones that explains how Tom and Goldy got married. "
— Natalie, 11/8/2011" This is my favorite one so far. It was a real nail biter. I am really liking getting into these characters and the ongoing story. "
— Kristi, 9/17/2011" This book makes me hungry and want to higher a live-in cook. "
— Ragan, 7/9/2011" Not very interesting murder mystery that happens the day Goldie is supposed to get married. Rushed. And, the author pretty much skipped the part I was waiting for - Goldie and Tom's wedding - Like it was some kind of afterthought. "
— Deborah, 5/14/2011" One of the early books but still enjoyable. "
— Carolyn, 1/6/2011" This series is the best cooking series I have read. "
— Gale, 10/22/2010" "It was ok" sums up this book perfectly. I was intrested enough to finish it, but not really too intrested in finishing this series. There are too many other good things to read. "
— Amber, 9/30/2010" I don't think I've read this one before. It was quite good. This is the volume in which Goldy is to wed Schultz. "
— Joy, 9/20/2010" whew! i think i am way preggo as i cried at the end of this one!! Jeesh! "
— Sarah, 7/23/2010" Way too much info about the Episcopalian faith! I was skipping pages to avoid being mired in it. What a disappointment after the first three in the series. "
— Helga, 6/28/2010" I love the food theme mixed in with the mystery - motivates me to cook something! Some good recipes too. And I like the characters, especially Tom, Arch and Julian. Goldie is braver than I. "
— Ann, 6/4/2010" A bit more religious than most other murder myteries but not to the point where it ruined the book for me. Not my favorite book but not bad either. "
— Noelle, 5/10/2010" Quick read...one of the early ones that explains how Tom and Goldy got married. "
— Natalie, 4/15/2010" A little to heavy on the theology for me but still nicely done. Hoping the rest are not like this because i'll loose interest fast.<br/>Still love Goldy's spunk. Felt her pain in search the search for Tom. "
— Terah, 3/12/2010" This book makes me hungry and want to higher a live-in cook. "
— Ragan, 3/8/2010Diane 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.