In the third book of the Spice
Shop Mysteries, Pepper Reece has a lot of
things going on. With an old family friend reappears into
their lives again
when everyone, including her mother, thought she was dead,
it sparks a
whole lot of intrigue. What's even more concerning is the
fact that Bonnie is
found dead just days later. Pepper knows that her mother is
keeping
something from her and she's determined to find out. But is
her mother now
her lead suspect in the case?
Meanwhile, Pepper is also dealing with her Spice Shop and
the culinary
critics who can make or break her. She also has her romance
with a certain
reporter to keep her busy. In the entire rainbow of Cozy
Mysteries out there,
I'd say that this one stands in the middle. It's not as
fast-paced as some of
the others I've read but that also means Pepper is less
pushy than some
other sleuths. Also, I should note that the romance in this
series isn't a huge
focal point so if that's important to you, just keep that in
mind.
I read this book so quickly. It's just so easy to fall back
into the Pike Place
Market with Pepper and the gang. Plus, I like the way Leslie
Budewitz has
her own take on phrases. She manages to incorporate her
theme of spices
all throughout the book in recipes and also just day-to-day
phrases. I will say
though, don't read this book when you're hungry because if
you do, you'll be
salivating at some of the wonderful descriptions of food
throughout.
If you're a Cozy Mystery reader and is looking for a foodie
Cozy Mystery to
sink you're teeth into, the KILLING THYME will hit the spot!
In Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Spice Shop owner Pepper
Reece is savoring her business success, but soon finds her
plans disrupted by a killer in the latest from the national
bestselling author of Guilty as Cinnamon.
Pepper Reece’s to-do list is longer than the shopping list
for a five-course dinner, as she conjures up spice blends
bursting with seasonal flavor, soothes nervous brides
fretting over the gift registry, and crosses her fingers for
a rave review from a sharp-tongued food critic. Add to the
mix a welcome visit from her mother, Lena, and she’s got the
perfect recipe for a busy summer garnished with a dash of fun.
While browsing in the artists’ stalls, Pepper and Lena drool
over stunning pottery made by a Market newcomer. But when
Lena recognizes the potter, Bonnie Clay, as an old friend
who disappeared years ago, the afternoon turns sour. To
Pepper’s surprise, Bonnie seems intimately connected to her
family’s past. After Bonnie is murdered only days later,
Pepper is determined to uncover the truth. But as Pepper
roots out long-buried secrets, will she be digging her own
grave?
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