New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson serves up tantalizing mysteries garnished with heart-stopping suspense and wry humor. In this tempting tale, caterer and sometimes sleuth Goldy Shulz proves she is one “tough cookie” as she faces threats to her business, her family, and her very life. Everything seems to be going wrong for Goldy. The health inspector has shut down her catering business in Aspen Meadow, Colorado, due to non-standard plumbing. When she hosts a live cooking show for PBS, she drops eggshells into the cookie dough. On the way home from that humiliating experience, she finds the chairman of the State Parole Board—dead with hundred dollar bills drifting in the snow around him. Goldy’s troubles really begin, however, when the police launch a murder investigation and drag her into the middle of it.
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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)
“Davidson’s creative recipes, scattered liberally throughout the narrative, add flavor to this spirited tale, which follows Goldy from one life-threatening escapade to the next…this is hearty fare for those who like their murder with a bit of nosh on the side.”
— Publishers Weekly“Rosenblat exudes just the right amount of feisty earnestness in her vocalization of sleuth-chef Goldie Shultz.”
— Booklist (audio review)" I haven't found a book yet that Diane Mott has wrote that I haven't liked yet. "
— Andrea, 9/26/2017" 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, 2/19/2014" 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, 2/15/2014" 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, 2/10/2014" Cute, light reading murder mystery with some cooking thrown in. Kept this one in the car for when I had to kill time. "
— Carol, 1/22/2014" 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, 1/19/2014" I'm a big fan of Diane Mott Davidson's Goldy Schulz Series.Tough Cookie was a good read. Will read more of the series. "
— Jeanette, 1/19/2014" Formulaic. Tedious. Repetitive. At least there are recipes. "
— Tree, 1/18/2014" This was a very well crafted and enjoyable mystery. It reminded me a lot of Mary Daheim's mysteries. I really enjoyed it and found she was very good with the tension. The only drawback is the recipes. I always find these mysteries with recipes or hints seem to detract from the story itself. "
— Kirsten, 1/2/2014" 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, 12/27/2013" Tough Cookie (Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 9) by Diane Mott Davidson (2001) "
— Leigh, 12/25/2013" A fun mystery that includes recipes from the "chubby" heroin chef. "
— Carolyn, 12/24/2013" another fun Goldy mystery. This one was situated around a ski resort and a cooking show. These are always fun, easy reads for me. "
— Melissa, 12/22/2013" 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, 12/13/2013" 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, 12/11/2013" Finally, nine books set in Colorado and Goldy finally skis! Two people were killed on the same day on the same slope. And how is that connected to a parole officer who takes bribes? I'm amazed at what Goldy can "whip up" in her kitchen. And no problem is so large that a cup of expresso won't solve. "
— Aldafan, 11/16/2013" I am currently reading this book. I have yet to finish it, but it's fun, light-hearted - minus the murder stuff. But the recipes are what it's all about anyway! "
— Becky, 11/14/2013" My favorite of Ms. Mott's books thus far. "
— Kel, 9/19/2013" Another Goldie Schulz book with a mystery and great food schmoozing. May actually bake the chocolate coma cookies. And maybe the crab cakes. "
— Janet, 8/15/2013" OK. Not my type of book. Light mystery based on a woman with a catering business. Has a lot of recipes. "
— Cathy, 8/12/2013" They get better as the series progresses! "
— Linda, 6/22/2013" 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, 4/22/2013" I liked this one better than the last few. "
— Heidi, 4/2/2013" Love love love her books! "
— Cindie, 3/2/2013" Cute, easy read and who doesn't like cookies? "
— Jennifer, 2/6/2013" 'Tough Cookie' is an enjoyable quick read. I enjoyed the recipes sprinkled throughout the book, but the story was somewhat predictable. "
— Phillipa, 12/25/2012Diane 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.