Tough Cookie (Abridged) Audiobook, by Diane Mott Davidson Play Audiobook Sample

Tough Cookie (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Cherry Jones Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Goldy Schulz Culinary Mysteries Release Date: July 2000 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780553750638

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

6

Longest Chapter Length:

54:00 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

52:36 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

53:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

23

Other Audiobooks Written by Diane Mott Davidson: > View All...

Publisher Description

A deliciously deadly novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Prime Cut. “A surprisingly tart and savory reading experience.”—The Washington Post Book World When caterer Goldy Schulz is offered a temporary stint hosting a cooking show for PBS, she jumps at the chance. After all, she could use the money—not to mention the great exposure. Plus taping the shows at Colorado's posh Killdeer Ski Resort will be fun. A little cooking, a little chitchat. What could go wrong? The answer: everything! When Goldy has to do one of her shows live for a PBS telethon, the broadcast is riddled with culinary catastrophes—from the Chesapeake Crab Cakes right down to the Ice-Capped Gingersnaps. But the deadliest dish of all comes after the cameras go off—and a baffling accident claims a life. Then a series of suspicious mishaps places Goldy's own life in jeopardy, and she knows she'd better whip up her own crime-solving recipe, and fast—before a deadly dash of danger ends her cooking career once and for all. . . .

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"Absolutely love these books, they are filled with fun, action, suspense and the kind of writing that keeps you on the edge of your seat, never know what direction Goldy is going to head next. Would recommend this to all my mystery reading friends. (Plus there are some awesome recipes in each book!"

— Joyce (5 out of 5 stars)

Tough Cookie Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.45 out of 53.45 out of 53.45 out of 53.45 out of 53.45 out of 5 (3.45)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good mystery with some good sounding recipes "

    — Wayne, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked reading Mrs. G's adventures this go round. I'm not a skier, but I really enjoyed reading about the happenings at the Killdeer Ski Resort in this murder mystery. Score another star for Davidson. "

    — Tina, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " These are such fun mystery books. The main character is a caterer who always finds herself involved with a murder. Her life is chaotic to begin with and gets crazier as the story evolves. The author even throws in the recipes talked about in the book. "

    — Nicole, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is such a FuN series,I found this book to be very busy with lots going in so that made it really xciting! "

    — Deb, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Recipes and mysteries, what could be better? "

    — Judi, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Goldy's back, with her own TV show this time! Between that, the Killdeer resort and more great recipes, it's always good to be back with all the characters! "

    — Katy, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just reread. Just as good the second time around. "

    — Librarian2191, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute little qick mystery read. Fun but doesn't stick with you. "

    — Laurie, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great one in the series. "

    — Nanette, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Always like reading fun culinary mysteries! Easy light reading. "

    — Jackie, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Okay, these books are getting to be just fluff, the formula is predictable. "

    — Cindy, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My favorite of Ms. Mott's books thus far. "

    — Kel, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this one. Near the end it was very suspenseful and for the first time I did guess the right person who committed the crimes but never guessed the way it all fit together. Great book! "

    — Joy, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I've read some of the books in this series before, and I know they're not that great, but I found myself skimming and skipping a lot on this one. "

    — Toni, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Formulaic. Tedious. Repetitive. At least there are recipes. "

    — Tree, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good as all her books are! Light reading, wonderful cooking with a mystery to solve. Skiing, avalanches, a cooking show on PBS. "

    — Sandy, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I almost gave it five stars because I got one of my favorite cookie recipes from this book. Read it just for that. Pure entertainment and Chocolate Coma Cookies. This is the stuff of dreams. "

    — Georgia, 9/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite of her books. I know noting about skiing or snowboarding so that was of little interest to me. There were too many characters to keep track of. But still not a bad mystery. "

    — Carol, 4/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 'Tough Cookie' is an enjoyable quick read. I enjoyed the recipes sprinkled throughout the book, but the story was somewhat predictable. "

    — Phillipa, 9/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " loved it. the recipies inside sound good too. "

    — Rochelle, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " After reading most of her books, I could guess the ending. In fact I had it figured out before I was halfway done. Even with this said, I still enjoyed the book. I enjoy the characters and their lives. I was even brought to tears at the end. "

    — Karen, 5/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good murder mystery...made me miss Colorado, but not the snow! I might backtrack and read the whole series. "

    — Lonnie, 4/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " They get better as the series progresses! "

    — Linda, 2/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun mystery that includes recipes from the "chubby" heroin chef. "

    — Carolyn, 8/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute series with some great recipes. You can read them out of order and not be completely lost. Great summer-time fun read. "

    — Sampsonem, 8/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I've read some of the books in this series before, and I know they're not that great, but I found myself skimming and skipping a lot on this one. "

    — Toni, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Always like reading fun culinary mysteries! Easy light reading. "

    — Jackie, 6/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Goldy is doing a cooking show for her local PBS station at a ski resort. But she receives numerous threats, and with four mysterious murders at the resort, she needs to figure out what's going on! Enjoyable read. "

    — Marissa, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a surprisingly delicious story, complete with recipes. Goldy (the caterer) not only tapes PBS cooking shows, bakes cookies for the local library, is a personal chef, she also solves crimes. "

    — Brenda, 4/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good mystery with some good sounding recipes "

    — Wayne, 3/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just reread. Just as good the second time around. "

    — Librarian2191, 1/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoy this series for light, fun reading with some good recipes thrown in. "

    — Julie, 11/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A guilty pleasure! I love the Goldy Schultz mystery series. Tough Cookie is mt all time favorite...how can you go wrong with a comfortable mystery, including recipes for Chile Con Queso Dip and Chocolate Coma Cookies! "

    — Teesa, 10/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Read only if you have time to waste. "

    — Mary, 9/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this one. Near the end it was very suspenseful and for the first time I did guess the right person who committed the crimes but never guessed the way it all fit together. Great book! "

    — Joy, 9/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love this series but how this woman hasn't died from shock or doesn't suffer from post traumatic stress disorder after all the near death experiences she's had, I have no idea... Ah, the beauty of fiction! "

    — Tiffiny, 8/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I almost gave it five stars because I got one of my favorite cookie recipes from this book. Read it just for that. Pure entertainment and Chocolate Coma Cookies. This is the stuff of dreams. "

    — Georgia, 8/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This being the first book of Davidson's I picked up, and since it is the 9th in a series, perhaps I will give one of the earlier ones a try. Not a lot of character development, but I suppose that is what the first eight books did. "

    — Amy, 7/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love the recipes included in the stories. "

    — Debbie, 4/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " really interesting and funny. I'd never read a real ADULT book before this, just YA, but I am looking out for this series now. Also comes with delicious recipes since the main character is a cook. She's also a snoop so she runs into lots of trouble. So funny!! "

    — Sam, 4/18/2010

About Diane Mott Davidson

Diane Mott Davidson is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels. She wrote three novels before one was accepted for publication—when she was forty-one. She has since written many more mysteries, all featuring Goldy the caterer. In addition, she has written short stories and poetry for various publications. She has won the Anthony Award from Bouchercon and has been nominated for the Agatha, another Anthony, and the Macavity Award. In 1993 she was named Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Writer of the Year.

About Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones is an Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator who has won an AudioFile Earphones Award and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, in 2001 and 2005. She is also well known as a premiere theater actress and winner of a Tony Award. She has acted in numerous television shows, and her film roles include Erin Brockovich, The Perfect Storm, and M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs.