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Pink Lemonade Cake Murder - (Hannah Swensen Mystery) by Joanne Fluke
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- Hannah Swensen is at the center of a lively summer fest with fun for everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota--including a cold-blooded murderer . . . The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade desserts.
- About the Author: JOANNE FLUKE is the New York Times bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries, which include Caramel Pecan Roll Murder, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder, Coconut Layer Cake Murder, and the book that started it all, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder.
- 368 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Hannah Swensen Mystery
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"The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade desserts. But the mood sours when a body turns up, leading revelers to wonder if the festivities mark both the longest day of the year and the deadliest. A retired professional MLB player has met a terrifying end and, considering the rumors swirling about his past, the list of suspects could fill a small stadium. Among them could soon be Delores, Hannah s mother, who publicly held a grunge against the victim after he infamously dunked her in the tank at a previous county fair. Now, with her mother's innocence on the line, a life-changing announcement at The Cookie Jar, and a plethora of desserts to bake, Hannah can't afford to strike out as she begins a dangerous investigation into the ruthless killer who's truly in a league of their own"--Book Synopsis
Hannah Swensen is at the center of a lively summer fest with fun for everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota--including a cold-blooded murderer . . . The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade desserts. But the mood sours when a body turns up, leading revelers to wonder if the festivities mark both the longest day of the year and the deadliest . . . A retired professional MLB player has met a terrifying end--and, considering the rumors swirling about his past, the list of suspects could fill a small stadium. Among them could soon be Delores, Hannah's mother, who publicly held a grudge against the victim after he infamously dunked her in the tank at a previous county fair. With her mother's innocence on the line, a life-changing announcement at The Cookie Jar, and a plethora of desserts to bake, Hannah can't afford to strike out as she begins a dangerous investigation into the ruthless killer who's truly in a league of their own . . . "Delicious-sounding recipes...A final twist will have Fluke's many fans eagerly awaiting the next installment." --Booklist Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!Review Quotes
Praise for Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen Mystery Series "The mystery is page-turning AND the bakery treats are mouthwatering." --Jules Herbert, B&N Reads on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder "A good puzzle, lots of delicious recipes, and time spent with Hannah's beloved fan-favorite cat, Moishe...Fluke reinforces her place as the queen of culinary cozies." --Publishers Weekly on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder "Naturally, there are suspects aplenty, but Hannah wants to make sure the Lake Eden police find the right one. Will her investigation place the plucky baker in danger? You betcha." -- Kirkus Reviews on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder "Fluke's fans call her 'the queen of culinary capers'--and her stories have shown me just how cozy mysteries can be when food
is at the heart of them." --Bon Appetit
"Fans of the long-running cozy series will enjoy the baking frame, the delicious-sounding recipes interspersed throughout the story." --Booklist on Caramel Pecan Roll Murder "The coziest cozies remain those by Joanne Fluke." --The New York Times Book Review on Banana Cream Pie Murder "Fans of the beloved long-running series will revel in another encounter with the familiar cast of characters, all the while relishing the baking frame and the delicious-sounding recipes that are interspersed throughout." --Booklist on Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder "Another sweet-tempered outing filled with tempting sweets." --Kirkus Reviews on Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder "Don't miss this charming mystery, which will also satisfy your sweet tooth." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW for Christmas Cupcake Murder "Dripping with sweet desserts and mystery!" --PopSugar on Christmas Cupcake Murder "A lighthearted murder mystery that also happens to have some delicious recipes sprinkled throughout." --Romper on Christmas Cupcake Murder "Fun characters, delicious treats and a dash of danger abound in this super-sweet whodunit." --Woman's World (Book Club Pick) on Christmas Cupcake Murder "Many delightful and mouth-watering recipes...Perusing these sweet treats is sure to have the reader salivating without even consuming a morsel!" --New York Journal of Books on Christmas Cupcake Murder "Fluke demonstrates why she's considered the queen of culinary cozies." --Publishers Weekly on Coconut Layer Cake Murder "Cozy mysteries don't get any cozier than Joanne Fluke's, and her latest in the Hannah Swensen series is no exception...The continued antics of Lake Eden's quirky characters make Coconut Layer Cake Murder a treat--everything a cozy mystery should be." --ForeWord Reviews "Congratulations to Joanne Fluke for pulling us in once again into a world where food is plentiful, true friends are faithful, and someone is always there to help when problems come along." --The Food Channel on Chocolate Cream Pie Murder "My favorite guilty-pleasure reading material." --Eater "Full of delicious recipes, this novel is sure to give sweet-tooth sleuths a lot to dig in to!" --Woman's World on Banana Cream Pie Murder
About the Author
JOANNE FLUKE is the New York Times bestselling author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries, which include Caramel Pecan Roll Murder, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder, Coconut Layer Cake Murder, and the book that started it all, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. That first installment in the series premiered as Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel. She is also the recipient of Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award. Like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke was born and raised in a small town in rural Minnesota, but now lives in Southern California. Please visit her online at JoanneFluke.com.Dimensions (Overall): 6.76 Inches (H) x 4.33 Inches (W) x 1.02 Inches (D)
Weight: .41 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Series Title: Hannah Swensen Mystery
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Theme: Cozy, Culinary
Format: Paperback
Author: Joanne Fluke
Language: English
Street Date: June 25, 2024
TCIN: 90979414
UPC: 9781496736123
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-9513
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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3.3 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
60% would recommend
5 recommendations
A cookie centric cozy mystery!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 2 years ago
Pink Lemonade Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke takes us bake to Lake Eden, Minnesota. I have read this series from the beginning which is why I read each new installment (I keep hoping the books will return to how they were in the beginning). The series has changed since Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. The last several books do not feel like they are being written by the same person who authored the earlier books in the series. I found the story to be easy to read. I like the characters (Hannah, Norman, Mike, Lisa, Doc, Delores, Andrea, etc.) and the setting. However, there is too much repetition. The ingredients for a stew Hannah was making must have been repeated a minimum of four times. I can tell the author researched several types of sausages from her descriptions. The names of the characters along with recipe names are repeated often. It feels like the writer is padding the story to make it longer. Some of the dialogue is clunky. More time is devoted to baking and eating than to the mystery. Every person who comes to the back door of The Cookie Jar gets to come inside and sample Hannah’s latest creation (which we get told about each time a new person enters the kitchen). I know it is a culinary mystery, but the culinary part does not need to supersede the mystery portion. Mike is away on a forced vacation (some tough love) since he is feeling burnout (is anyone buying this). The mystery was simple. Hannah does some investigating (she asks questions). Hannah’s mother is a prime suspect but not really. Of course, Delores wants to be the prime suspect and begs the police to put her in this position (I think the author has decided to try her hand at fantasy fiction). It was odd that Bill would take direction from Hannah. Her insights are welcomed (did Hannah put some magic mushrooms in her cookies). There is the expected reveal. I am curious as to why Hannah is still living with Norman. I understand why she does not want to return to her condo (who could blame her or Moishe). I do not understand why Hannah does not sell her condo. I could see Hannah living in a cute house (with a picked fence) or in an apartment over The Cookie Shop (short commute). Character development is not happening. The book had an odd ending. Several issues were left up in the air. Pink Lemonade Cake Murder is the twenty-ninth A Hannah Swensen Mystery. I do not suggest that new readers start with this book. This is a book for those who have been reading the series since the beginning (those die-hard fans). It is a shame that the writing has gone downhill. It is time for Hannah to decide between Mike and Norman (and we all know that Norman is not the right choice—he is nice, but boring). Pink Lemonade Cake Murder is a cookie centric cozy with a battered baseball player, feline ladybug stalkers, scrumptious cake, a curious cat carrier, a town intervention, and a disconcerting call.
Three Strikes, You’re Dead
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 2 years ago
Summer has come to Lake Eden, and Hannah is excited to be hosting the snack booth at the baseball tournament in Lake Eden, debuting her new pink lemonade themed desserts. One of the celebrity participants is Bernie “No-No” Fulton, a local who pitch part of a season for the Twins. But when Hannah’s mother finds No-No’s body under the bleachers, Hannah has a new mystery to solve. After all, Delores had a reason to dislike the man, so Hannah’s mother is a suspect. Can Hannah figure out who wanted him out permanently? Once again, fans of the series will know what to expect. The mystery is decent, but the story is padded with lots of talk about food, even for a culinary cozy. And the sub-plot involving Mike slows down the beginning of the story. I also had a hard time buying how the police deal with Hannah’s sleuthing in this book. And yet, I still do like checking in on the characters, and the recipes sound delicious as always. The cliffhanger makes it obvious we are back in the soap opera territory I had hoped we’d left behind. If you are curious about the series, start with the early books to see why so many people read it.
Cake
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mon - 2 years ago
Have read all of her books love them all
OK but just OK
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Perriknows - 2 years ago
A somewhat satisfying visit to our favorite baker and her ability to put herself right in front of a murder and murderer! Seeing how the whole gang, minus Mike, are involved in the investigation, it make me wonder WHY Mike is having a mid-life crisis! An interesting aside as to why Mike's NOT there woven through the story, although it seems like he is deliberately being pushed away...WHY?? Lots of redundancies about door knocks at the rear door of The Cookie Jar, looking through the peep hole, and things that just kept being repeated. Doing impromptu suspect interviews over cookies, muffins, and coffee at The Cookie Jar? In what universe does this take place? Law enforcement not only condoning but actively involved in these wacky interviews...just not a great look for the PD. The ending seems to begin the premise of the next book! Very nice segue to the new story, or, knowing that this book was cobbled together, perhaps a way to have fans come back to see what happened! . Another addition to the Hannah Swenson franchise and it was OK, but just OK. I hope the next book will be more Joanne Fluke's signature style rather than just words filling a page.
Highly Recommend!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Akbaird - 2 years ago
If you love a good Cozy Murder Mystery, then you will enjoy this book! Joanne Fluke writes fun and entertaining books that are centered around The Cookie Jar and it’s owner, Hannah Swenson. Hannah is back again, but this time Mike , one of the best police detectives, is on the verge of resigning. Can Hannah and the community help convince him to reconsider? Hannah is also baking Pink Lemonade Cakes for the Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration. A retired MLB player ends up dead at the celebration. Can they figure out who did it before it ruins Hannah’s career, as her mother is the prime suspect? I love Hannah’s predicaments and how she always finds a way out of them! Also, I love how the author included Minnesota state facts and the recipes! Even though this is book # 29 in the series, it could be read as a stand alone. This book ends on a cliff hanger, so I am looking forward to the next one in the series!