{"product_id":"as-the-christmas-cookie-crumbles-book-leslie-budewitz-9780738752419","title":"As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles","description":"\u003cp\u003eBudewitz's finely drawn characters, sharp ear for dialogue, and well-paced puzzle make Jewel Bay a destination for every cozy fan.--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClean-as-a-whistle dialogue, endearing characters, and a solid plot make this cozy a winner.\u003cem\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin is one smart cookie, but can she keep the holiday spirit--and herself--alive till Christmas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Jewel Bay, all is merry and bright. At Murphy's Mercantile, AKA the Merc, manager Erin Murphy is ringing in the holiday season with food, drink, and a new friend: Merrily Thornton. A local girl gone wrong, Merrily has turned her life around. But her parents have publicly shunned her, and they nurse a bitterness that chills Erin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Merrily goes missing and her boss discovers he's been robbed, fingers point to Merrily--until she's found dead, a string of lights around her neck. The clues and danger snowball from there. Can Erin nab the killer--and keep herself in one piece--in time for a special Christmas Eve?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes delicious recipes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes.--\u003cem\u003eMystery Scene\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTreble at the Jam Fest \u003c\/em\u003ehas all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending. Great fun --\u003cem\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips.--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry. Wine, enchiladas, and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana --Krista Davis, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale --Cleo Coyle, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusic, food, scenery and a cast of appealing characters weave together in perfect harmony in Leslie Budewitz's latest book.--Sheila Connolly, author of the Orchard Mysteries and the County Cork Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCozy readers will relish the small-town, Christmastime frame accompanying details of frenzied wedding planning and running a family food business. And, of course, recipes, too.--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50097712922897,"sku":"CIN073875241XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/073875241X.jpg?v=1751200548","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/de-ch\/products\/as-the-christmas-cookie-crumbles-buch-leslie-budewitz-9780738752419","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}