{"product_id":"9780312542313","title":"Killer Crullers : A Donut Shop Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eKiller Crullers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jessica Beck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWELCOME BACK TO DONUT HEARTS—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhere the coffee is hot, the donuts are fresh, and the crullers are to die for…\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs owner of April Springs's one and only donut shop, Suzanne Hart is privy to the deliciously personal, downright eccentric tastes of her customers. One man is crazy for crullers—heavy on the icing. But when he doesn't pick up his order, a tall dark stranger buys the whole box. Which he tosses, one drippy cruller at a time, at her friend Gabby's storefront next door…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe man claims that stolen family valuables ended up in Gabby's thrift shop. His wild, weird behavior has Suzanne wanting to call the cops. But when he turns up dead—outside of Donut Hearts, no less—the cops come calling for her and Gabby. Can Suzanne prove that their role in the cruller-vandal killing is a cruel, albeit sugar-coated, twist of fate?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[In \u003ci\u003eKiller Crullers\u003c\/i\u003e], Beck's sprightly sixth mystery...an astute sleuth and an appealing smalltown setting help make this a winner, along with tempting donut recipes interspersed throughout.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book.” —\u003ci\u003eDiane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author of Fatally Flaky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!” —\u003ci\u003eJoanna Carl, author of The Chocolate Cupid Killings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you like donuts--and who doesn't?--you'll love this mystery. It's like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!” —\u003ci\u003eLeslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries New Year's Eve Murder and Wedding Day Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters--and donut recipes!” —\u003ci\u003eRhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award–winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!” —\u003ci\u003eTamar Myers, author of Death of a Rug Lord and The Cane Mutiny\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A clever plotted cozy mystery with a wonderful small Southern town…\u003ci\u003eFatally Frosted\u003c\/i\u003e is a great follow-up to \u003ci\u003eGlazed Murder\u003c\/i\u003e. Suzanne is a great heroine, Ms. Beck has a sure-fire winner!” —\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town.” —\u003ci\u003eHarriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. \u003ci\u003eSinister Sprinkles\u003c\/i\u003e will keep you guessing until the very end.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312542313\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40593839521998,"sku":"9780312542313","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_737d02b7-eb24-4f02-8ec2-c56a9d27b5b2.jpg?v=1637794193","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312542313","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}