A Spoonful of Murder (A Soup Lover's Mystery) - Softcover

Archer, Connie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0425251470 ISBN 13: 9780425251478

Publisher: Berkley, 2012

Synopsis

Winter is big business in small-town Snowflake, Vermont. Tourists arrive to hit the ski slopes—and what could be more satisfying after a chilly day of carving powder than a steaming bowl of soup?

When Lucky Jamieson inherits her parents' soup shop, By the Spoonful, she realizes it's time to take stock of her life. Should she sell her parents' house or move in herself? Does she really want to run a restaurant business? And what about her grandfather Jack, who seems to be showing signs of Alzheimer's?

But her life decisions are moved to the back burner after an icy blonde tourist is found frozen to death behind the soup shop. and Lucky is bowled over when her soup chef, Sage DuBois, is led out of the kitchen by the police. As suspicion and speculations snowball, Lucky decides that the only way to save her employee and her business is to find out herself who iced the tourist--and landed her chef in the soup...

Recipes included!

About this title

About the Author

Connie Archer is the national bestselling author of the Soup Lover's Mysteries from Penguin Random House (Berkley Prime Crime) set inVermont:  A Spoonful of Murder, A Broth of Betrayal, A Roux of Revenge, Ladle tothe Grave and A Clue in the Stew.  Her excerpts and recipes can be found in The Cozy Cookbook and The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook.  Connie was born and raised in New England and now lives on the other coast.  You can visit her at ConnieArcherMysteries.com, Facebook.com/ConnieArcherMysteries and Twitter @SnowflakeVT. 
Writing as Connie di Marco, she is also the author of theZodiac Mysteries from Midnight Ink.  (conniedimarco.com)  Connie is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International ThrillerWriters and Sisters in Crime.  

Review

New England has a rich history which is reflected in this book . . . . I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves culinary cozies! ~ Melissa's Mochas Mysteries and Meows

A well-plotted and solidly-written mystery, as flavorful and satisfying as the unique and hearty soups served at By the Spoonful. ~ Bookwyrm's Hoard

I can't wait to get . . . future books so I can continue reading this series . 5 stars! ~ My Recent Favorite Books

The best thing . . . is how it kept me guessing until the very end! Great series, and one I'll be keeping up with from now on. ~ A Chick Who Reads

I cannot wait to read more from this author. I hope that a Christmas theme is coming soon! ~ Deal Sharing Aunt

Archer spins a wonderful mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. ~ Booklady's Booknotes

I really adore this series and this book has me wanting more. Archer has a fantastic writing style that will suck the reader in from the very first page. ~ Girl Lost in a Book

Ms. Archer does a great job creating and writing such entertaining mysteries. I can't say enough wonderful things about these books and I'm looking forward to the next installment in this charming series. ~ Books 'n' Kisses

This is definitely a great series! ~ Date with a Book

The mystery kept me glued to the pages . . . ~ Dru's Book Musings

The By the Spoonful [Soup Shop] is by far one of my most favorite locations in all of the cozy mystery series. . . . I love it and can picture it every time I read this series. ~ Books Are Life/Vita Libri

The author continues to top herself and has left me anxiously awaiting my next visit . . . 
~ Escape with Dolly Cas

Edition details

• Publisher: Berkley
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0425251470
• ISBN 13: 9780425251478
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304