Sugar and Sliced - C. A. Phipps

Sugar and Sliced

By C. A. Phipps

  • Release Date: 2022-08-19
  • Genre: Cozy Mysteries
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 260 Ratings

Description

A Manhattan Bakery. A Deadly Competition. A Murder That's Too Close for Comfort!

When a body literally drops at her feet, baker Maddie Flynn knows this case is more than just a tragic accident. With her sharp intuition—and a few secret skills up her sleeve—she's determined to uncover the truth.

But not everyone wants her digging around. With a mysterious kidnapping, a furious baking contestant, and a crime that just doesn't add up, Maddie is running out of time. Even Big Red, her massive Maine Coon with an uncanny sense for danger, is on edge.

With suspects lurking in the shadows and a killer who won't hesitate to strike again, Maddie must solve the murder fast—or risk becoming the next victim.

If you love Murder, She Wrote and The Great British Bake Off—with a side of feline attitude—The Maple Lane Mysteries are the perfect recipe for you!

A quirky, cat-loving sleuth. A cozy bakery. A mystery to unravel. Plus, a delicious recipe in every book!

5* "This story was a quick, easy read with a good pace, crime with a taciturn police detective trying to hold Maddie in check, and a baking competition that turns triumph to terror! Big Red, Maddie's Maine Coon cat companion, is a mighty protector prowling the streets of NYC and a key player. I love a cozy with a sassy pet."

Other books in The Maple Lane Mysteries

Sugar and Sliced - The Maple Lane Prequel

Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic

Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail

Book 3 Cookies and Chaos

Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster

Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion

Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies 

Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots 

Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide

C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, whom she married the moment she left school (yes, they were high school sweethearts). With three married children and seven grandchildren to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.

Reviews

  • Fun Entertainment, Except…

    2
    By AncNrb
    This mystery has a cute premise, but needs a little help and nod to American readers. It’s set in New York, but people in NY don’t use hobs, or have flatmates, use the term dodgy. The ending seems a little too rushed, and too many plot details come flying in at the end. The Epilogue is too long, with too many plot threads thrown in at the end. I get that this is a prequel, but it needs to have some of those plot threads woven in and a plot hole sewn up earlier. All in all, not a bad effort, just needs some refining, editing, and it will be more comfy for American language readers. Let the cat have a little more personality, he could shine as a character.