Diane Mott Davidson has been called “the Julia Child of mystery writers.” Critics and fans alike can’t resist coming back for more helpings of her bestselling culinary mystery series. Nasty weather has put Goldy’s catering schedule on the skids for weeks. Now, happy to be working again, she looks forward to whipping up a sumptuous dinner for two wealthy clients who are celebrating their new venture—the reopening of the Eurydice Gold Mine. But when one of the men disappears, and her best friend is accused of murder, Goldy must find out who has turned the feast into a fiasco. All of Goldy’s tantalizing recipes are included at the conclusion of The Main Corpse. You’ll find tasty dishes like Tomato-Brie Pie and Chocoholic Cookies. There’s even a treat for four-footed gourmets: Jake’s Dog Biscuits.
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"A very edgy type plot even for the situations protagonist Goldy usually gets in. This time she endangers the life of her best friend, son, and threatens to destroy her husbands career. It was suspenseful to the end with several twists and time-running-out scenarios."
— Anthony (4 out of 5 stars)
" These wonderful mystery audio books by Diane Mott Davidson and narrated by the FANTASTIC Barbara Rosenblat are beyond great! They have everything, mystery, humor, just love them!! "
— Carol, 3/23/2017" Goldy's best friend Marla, the "co ex wife" of her first husband, is accused of murder. "
— Linda, 2/1/2014" This title reminds me of the movie ~ The Cook, The Thief, His wife and her lover. Only because a person is cooked and people are forced to eat him. (It's an ultra-violent movie.) The book isn't violent. Instead, it's about a scam. I'm convinced Goldy has terrible judgement. Her clients always seem to have troubles. Not only are the clients crooks or drama queens, her friends are questionable too. How many people who are her "friends" have now been involved in some kind of murder? Ugh, I didn't like this one. "
— ♆, 1/31/2014" This one had some good twists. "
— Melissa, 1/24/2014" The first book in the series that I read, this one sent me searching for the rest! "
— Sharon, 1/23/2014" Mediocre writing but liked the recipes! "
— Melissa, 1/17/2014" I like all the books in this series...about a cater named Goldy...who lives in Colorado. It is fun because you get to attend all sorts of high end parties and get the recipes which are printed in the book, as well as enjoy a suspense and funny mystery! "
— Becky, 1/14/2014" Fun read - I wish I was as brave as Goldie but I sure would not want to get into the trouble she does! I love the food theme and the recipes. They inspire me to cook. "
— Ann, 1/7/2014" I love all the caterer-sleuth series! This series is my favorite though. "
— Jamilah, 1/3/2014" I love this book...it is so good. "
— Linda, 12/22/2013" Don't you hate it when you unintentionally pick up a book that you've already read, but you can't exactly remember how it goes? Yeah. It wasn't that great to start with, and the second time around some of the plot constructs are just plain ridiculous. "
— Judy, 12/1/2013" This is an easy reading mystery. Although some parts of the plot are implausible, it is still fun to read. The heroine is a caterer, and mixed into the story are recipes of various items she creates. It is the kind of book I read when I just want something amusing and not too deep. "
— Katherine, 11/22/2013" It took me 200 pages to finally get interested in this book. I've had enough of this series. "
— Tracy, 9/10/2013" Quick, fun read. This series of books never fails to make me hungry -- I'm particularly interested in trying the recipe for Chocoholic Cookies. "
— Angela, 9/7/2013" I started out being quite bored with this and thought I would give it a 2 but it picked up and I quite enjoyed it in the end. "
— Sheryl, 5/5/2013" Another delicious romp through murder with Goldy the caterer. Love the recipes. "
— Karen, 4/1/2013" 3 and a half stars "
— Alice, 2/13/2013" This time, Goldy's friend Marla is in trouble and is depending on Goldy to absolve her from a murder charge. Goldy investigates a gold mine and a shaky investment firm while using Jake, a retired police bloodhound to help. "
— Debra, 1/23/2013" This series of books isn't great, it's not too bad. But this one got just plain weird! "
— Lisha, 1/16/2013" I think everybody needs a General Bo lol and we all underestimate the power of chocolate :D "
— Islefaye, 7/25/2012" I liked it although not as much as her others. I got kind of confused with the characters and there was really no mystery until halfway through the bok. But I still enjoy her stories. "
— Aldafan, 5/20/2012" Loved this one. I know I had read it before as I remembered some of the story but totally did not expect the ending :-) "
— Joy, 9/1/2011" I enjoyed this continuation in the series. I learned about gold mines and blood hounds. I am amazed that Tom and Goldy's marriage is still going strong. She is always skirting the edge of legality and doing exactly what he told her not to do. "
— Carol, 8/29/2011" #6 in series. Goldy does it again. "
— Jill, 8/19/2011" It was okay. Enjoyed the tie in with cooking and the recipes. Not a page turner, but entertaining. "
— Janet, 8/9/2011" The first Goly mystery that I read and still my favorite! "
— Linda, 7/26/2011" It was an interesting murder/mystery book. Good, but a very easy read. "
— Andrea, 7/20/2011" In Goldy's latest adventure, Goldy must help her best friend Marla clear her name. Marla is accused of murder and stealing millions of dollars from a wealthy investment firm. It was another great addition to the series, with more tasty recipes! "
— Marissa, 5/8/2011" This one had some good twists. "
— Melissa, 4/25/2011" Goldy is at it again. This time it involves a gold mine and clearing her friend Marla of murder. "
— Sheila, 3/3/2011" I am reading all of Diane Mott Davidson's books and this is her sixth. It was definitely not my favorite but I really like the main character. She is a caterer and there are recipes included in the books which is fun. If you like cooking and mysteries I recommend this series. "
— Jean, 2/15/2011" Some interesting recipes. Did not care for Goldie taking the law into her own hands to break her friend out of jail. "
— Joann, 12/29/2010" This is a fantastic read. All the characters are loveable and realistic. There is no need to read these in order because each story gives background on previous stories. This is one of my favorites because of Jake and Arch. Their relationship is adorable! "
— Dee, 11/16/2010" Don't you hate it when you unintentionally pick up a book that you've already read, but you can't exactly remember how it goes? Yeah. It wasn't that great to start with, and the second time around some of the plot constructs are just plain ridiculous. "
— Judy, 11/13/2010" Loved this one. I know I had read it before as I remembered some of the story but totally did not expect the ending :-) "
— Joy, 9/20/2010" Another cute cozy mystery from Diane Mott Davidson. Again Goldy gets herself into trouble, but again she manages to solve the crime and get out by the skin of her teeth. Good thing her cop husband is so easy going, and forgiving! "
— Angela, 8/15/2010" Fun read - I wish I was as brave as Goldie but I sure would not want to get into the trouble she does! I love the food theme and the recipes. They inspire me to cook. "
— Ann, 6/12/2010" This mystery series is among my favorites for mindless reading! I'd rate it higher than a 3, but not a 4; there are better mysteries than this, but it is fun. I've never tried the recipes, but a couple were interesting. "
— Gail, 5/24/2010" The first book in the series that I read, this one sent me searching for the rest! "
— Sharon, 5/7/2010" when marla gets involved with one of the partners of prospect finicial and invests money to reopen a gold mine. then when the other partner takes off with the money and marla is charged with murder goldy comes to the rescue to solve the crime. "
— Georgiann, 9/18/2009" Some good recipes to try, but the mystery wasn't very good. Ending seemed strange. "
— Roxann, 8/22/2009Diane 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.