Apple Pie and Arsenic: A Maple Lane Cozy Mystery

A killer pie, a tight-knit squad, an ex who won’t quit, and one sassy cat.

Maddie never expected to find her best friend’s body—let alone be accused of the crime. Now, she’s in a race against time to clear her name before she ends up behind bars… or the real killer strikes again.

With her ride-or-die gal pals by her side—and a feisty feline with a nose for trouble—Maddie dives into the case. But things get complicated when her ex, the town sheriff, keeps getting in the way. He may be as confused as she is, but the real question is: does he believe she’s innocent?

Baking may be Maddie’s specialty, but solving a murder isn’t as easy as pie.

If you love Murder, She Wrote and culinary cozies packed with charm, mystery, and a touch of sass, you’ll love the Maple Lane Mysteries!

Each book contains an easy recipe or two!

“This book was so much longer than your average cozy mystery and I love that about it. It’s not a simple murder cozy. You get to know the characters better and I just think a longer storyline has more flavor! I also love that it’s a strong female main character who doesn’t need a man to be happy. Having a little romance mixed in then makes it that much better. Can’t wait to try the recipes.” - K J Nolan

“I like to try to solve the case before I get to the big reveal, but I was wrong. I love that. I've never read this author before, but I will definitely read the next book in this series. Don't miss this one.” - Celest

“Don't think for a moment that this Apple Pie Cozy is like all the others. Yes there is a murder, but it is solved totally different then all the rest. I read this book in one night not because it's short, but because it was that good. I recommend this book and I will read all of C.A.Phipps works.” – Deborah Lavery

“Light, easy reading, this book had great characters and a plot that was easy to follow.” - Gloria

The Maple lane Mysteries

Book 0.5 Sugar and Sliced Prequel
Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic
Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail
Book 3 Cookies and Chaos
Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster
Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion
Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies
Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots
Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide

C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl is an empty-nester living in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. With an extended family to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed-breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys spending time with family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.

This is my first foray into the cozy mystery world as an author. As a reader, I've devoured so many that for some time my own stories were bursting to be told.Madeline Flynn, has a past filled with good and bad, just like all of us, but she has the advantage of a doting grandmother and a close group of friends. These are the people who have your back and never leave your corner no matter what.Having had my own awesome gran, and my fabulous group of friends, I sincerely wish that for everyone.I also write romance under the name Cheryl Phipps.Cheryl X