Killer Crullers - (Donut Shop Mysteries) by Jessica Beck (Paperback)

About the Book

Donut shop owner Suzanne Hart is privy to the deliciously personal, downright eccentric tastes of her customers. One man is crazy for crullers. But when he doesn't pick up his order, a tall dark stranger buys the whole box--which he tosses at her friend Gabby's storefront next door. Original.

Book Synopsis

WELCOME BACK TO DONUT HEARTS--where the coffee is hot, the donuts are fresh, and the crullers are to die for...

As 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...

The 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?

From the Back Cover

WELCOME BACK TO DONUT HEARTS--where the coffee is hot, the donuts are fresh, and the crullers are to die for...

As 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...

"This delicious series will give readers some serious cravings."--Publishers Weekly

The 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?

"A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth."--Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author

Review Quotes

"[In Killer Crullers], 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." --Publishers Weekly

"A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother and great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book." --Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author of Fatally Flaky

"A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!" --Joanna Carl, author of The Chocolate Cupid Killings

"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!" --Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries New Year's Eve Murder and Wedding Day Murder

"The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters--and donut recipes!" --Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries

"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!" --Tamar Myers, author of Death of a Rug Lord and The Cane Mutiny

"A clever plotted cozy mystery with a wonderful small Southern town...Fatally Frosted is a great follow-up to Glazed Murder. Suzanne is a great heroine, Ms. Beck has a sure-fire winner!" --Fresh Fiction

"A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town." --Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews

"Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. Sinister Sprinkles will keep you guessing until the very end." --The Mystery Librarian

About the Author

Jessica Beck loves donuts, and has the figure to prove it. It's amazing what someone can convince themselves is all in the name of research! For each recipe featured in the donut mysteries, a dozen more are tried and tested. Jessica Beck is the penname of an author who has been nominated for the Agatha Award and named an Independent Mystery Booksellers Association national bestseller nearly a dozen times. When not concocting delicious treats, Beck enjoys the rare snowfalls near her home in the foothills of North Carolina.