Death by Chocolate Raspberry Scone

by Sarah Graves Narrated by Suzie Althens

Overview

With the August heat strong enough to melt solid chocolate into syrup, Jake and Ellie crave a break from the bakery ovens, despite tourist season promising a sweet payday. But they never envisioned spending the last weeks of summer drifting around Passamaquoddy Bay searching for pirate's treasure-and a dead body. Sally Coates believes her husband was murdered off the coast, and begs Ellie, a trusted childhood friend, to locate his remains. It's unusual that a skilled fisherman would vanish along with the gold doubloon he inherited from his grandfather. And Sally isn't the only one coveting the valuable heirloom for her own. As Jake and Ellie's island-hop for answers, they find themselves caught between hungry sharks and hungrier suspects. Can the duo tempt fate and dodge danger before there's blood in the water-or are they destined to fall into the jaws of a killer's trap?

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for the Death by Chocolate Mysteries by Sarah Graves

“Delightful…A bevy of memorable characters complement the breezy, intriguing plot. Established fans and newcomers alike will be satisfied.” —Publishers Weekly on Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie

“Offering a peek into the world of 21st-century fine art gives an extra shot of class to a standard shopkeeper cozy.” —Kirkus Reviews on Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie

“The characters have such a repoire and it is fun to follow these likeable characters.” —Beth Emmerling, Enoch Pratt Library (Baltimore, MD) on Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie

“Fast pacing and multiple plot twists move the over-the-top story along, and Graves makes good use of her coastal Maine setting. …Fans of cooking mysteries will enjoy the baking frame.” —Booklist on Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake
 
“This cozy, with its down-to-earth heroines and wry observations about life in Maine, makes for delicious reading. And who can resist a mouthwatering recipe for chocolate pizza?” —Publishers Weekly on Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake
 
“With a locked house mystery and a recipe for chocolate pizza, what could be better than a sweet cozy like this?” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake
 
“The lovingly described small-town island setting, the two principled main characters, and the familiar secondary characters will charm fans, as well as appealing to readers of Leslie Meier’s Lucy Stone cozies, also set in coastal Maine.” —Booklist on Death by Chocolate Snickerdoodle
 
“Graves does a good job keeping readers guessing with multiple potential motives. Fans of cozies with a dark edge will have fun.” —Publishers Weekly on Death by Chocolate Snickerdoodle
 
“Another surprisingly wild ride of a culinary cozy here in the Death by Chocolate Mystery series. Jake and Ellie’s scrapes are by turns hilarious and exceedingly dangerous...The mystery was well-crafted, with layers that deftly obscured whodunnit.” —Criminal Element on Death by Chocolate Snickerdoodle
 
"Filled with quirky characters and small-town appeal, this fun mystery returns readers to The Chocolate Moose bakeshop." —Woman's World on Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake
 
"It's especially nice to get to know all the members of Jake's large household as they plan together for the future, unaware of the peril that looms over Eastport in the form of the mysterious ship." —Criminal Element on Death by Chocolate Frosted Donut
 
"Graves pulls the story together at the end with an exciting scene that identifies the real culprit and brings that individual to justice." —The New York Journal of Books on Death by Chocolate Frosted Donut
 
"Graves' second case of chocolate murder offers fans of the genre a trifecta of coziness: plucky heroines, sweet treats, and just enough puzzlement to keep you on your toes." —Kirkus Reviews on Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake
 
"Enjoyable...Lively characters, an intricate plot, and enticing descriptions of Down East Maine make this cozy a winner." —Publishers Weekly on Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake
 
"The story's suspense, clues, red herrings and action scenes are well worth it. Have somebody taste test that next chocolate milkshake, just in case." —The Kennebec Journal on Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake
 
"Entertaining...Plenty of suspects and a mysterious sailing ship make for an intriguing puzzle. Cozy fans are sure to have fun." —Publishers Weekly on Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut
 
"Plenty of appealing elements...The ever-sympathetic main characters, the close relationships Jake has with her multigenerational family, the beautifully described coastal Maine setting, and the baking frame." —Booklist on Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut

Kirkus Reviews

2024-02-03
A Maine baker goes on the hunt for a doubloon and a body to boot.

As tourists flock to the town of Eastport to enjoy the summer’s warm weather, locals Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree and Ellie White feel more pressure than pleasure from the influx. Although tourists keep their bakery, the Chocolate Moose, in business, the crowds and hot weather can be a little too much in a town with limited air conditioning. And while some folks might find peace in Passamaquoddy Bay’s coastal waters, the ocean isn’t always safe. Take Paul Coates, for example, a seasoned fisherman whose boat, the Sally Ann, was found by the Coast Guard with no one aboard. Now Sally, his presumed widow and Ellie’s old friend, has to wait for a body to wash up for a burial. Sally’s already-dim hopes for a happy ending are dashed when a life vest is found on the beach alongside Paul’s boot, a personalized piece of footwear with a secret compartment in the heel. Sally begs Jake and Ellie to find out more because when Paul’s boot was found, the antique gold coin he kept there was missing from its hiding spot. Its disappearance is no doubt a motive for murder, Sally claims. Jake is willing to be convinced, particularly as Lizzie Snow, the new police chief, doesn’t strike her as up to the job. Jake and Ellie’s investigation gets them into some unique scrapes, from a run-in with a real-life sea witch to a surprising number of unchaperoned shark encounters, but it’s when her family is threatened that Jake feels the real seriousness of what’s going on.

Grittier than the typical cozy: more shark than scone.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160458472
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	04/23/2024
Series:	Death by Chocolate Mystery Series , #7
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	452,445

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