A Cold Dose of Murder

by Emily George

Overview

With her cannabis café getting higher-than-high online reviews—and skyrocketing sales—Chloe Barnes discovers that sudden success can leave one killer burn . . .

THE FIRST-EVER CULINARY COZY MYSTERY SERIES WITH A (LEGAL) CANNABIS TWIST!

Chloe still can't believe the magic carpet ride her life has become. From a career-and-romantic crash-and-burn as a Parisian pastry chef, she turned things around by starting the Baked by Chloe cannabis café in her seaside hometown of Azalea Bay, California. Now one of the town’s hottest spots, the café has earned a coveted booth in the Bay's famous summer ice cream festival and Chloe is excited to introduce her cannabis-infused flavors. Plus, a rave review by influential podcaster and food critic Calista Bryant is sending Chloe's sales into orbit—with no bad vibes in sight . . .

Until Chloe finds Calista sprawled toes-up under an ice cream food truck—as dead as the Wicked Witch of the West. With so much already on her plate, Chloe is determined to avoid sleuthing this go-round. But when rival café owner and suspect Starr Bright asks Chloe to help prove she’s innocent, she’s soon hip-deep in the many enemies, competitors, and ex-friends the ruthlessly opinionated Calista was expert at racking up. And now Chloe is heading for what could be a life-ending buzz-kill—courtesy of one insidious murderer . . .

“This fun and fact-filled thematic entry into the cozy mystery genre has it all… With increasing acceptance of cannabis as a supplement to medical care, this series starter helps normalize its use and promotes safe consumption, complete with designated drivers. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal, STARRED review for A Half-Baked Murder

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496740526
Publisher:	Kensington
Publication date:	02/25/2025
Series:	A Cannabis Café Mystery , #3
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Emily George writes modern murder mysteries that feature her favorite F words: female friendships, family and furry friends. She also likes alliteration. Like her sleuths, she’s an elder Millennial who grew up on a steady diet of late 90’s romantic comedies, Spice Girls songs and Babysitter’s Club books. When she’s not figuring out creative ways to kill people (fictionally, of course) she enjoys knitting, baking, playing video games, and listening to true crime podcasts. She resides in Canada with her husband and can be found online at Emily-George.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the Cannabis Cafe Mysteries by Emily George:

“This fun and fact-filled thematic entry into the cozy mystery genre has it all… With increasing acceptance of cannabis as a supplement to medical care, this series starter helps normalize its use and promotes safe consumption, complete with designated drivers. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal, STARRED review for A Half-Baked Murder

“This is one richly drawn mystery that does a great job of introducing us to a wonderful protagonist, a compelling group of characters, and a fascinating community… In this debut, author George has laid the foundation for a series that feels fresh, young, and full of surprises.” —First Clue, STARRED Review for A Half-Baked Murder

"Too good to ignore." —Book Riot on A Half-Baked Murder

“George checks off all the requisite boxes, including an appealing small-town setting, cute dog, close family, and the possibility of romance on the horizon. Cannabis-infused recipes round out the volume. Cozy fans will eagerly await the next Cannabis Café mystery.” —Publishers Weekly on A Half-Baked Murder

“A Paris-trained pastry chef gives a modern twist to baked goods, California-style…Far from half-baked—George’s series debut is cooking with gas.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Half-Baked Murder

“Emily George writes a very realistic story of a young woman trying to run a cannabis café in a coastal town who just wants to take control of her life….Baked goods, mermaids, adventure, and an adorable Chihuahua await readers who pick up A High Tide Murder.” —Carla Schantz, Aunt Agatha’s Bookshop

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