INDULGE IN JOANNE FLUKE’S CRIMINALLY DELICIOUS HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERIES!
CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE MURDER
“Hannah’s fans will relish following Hannah’s journey as she heals and becomes stronger, surrounded by the love of family and the many familiar, quirky residents of Lake Eden. Many delicious-sounding recipes are woven through the story, and Fluke ends this cozy mystery with another cliff-hanger, which will have readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.”
—Booklist
CHRISTMAS CAKE MURDER
“This is a lovely, frothy treat, a perfect no-hassle Christmas read.”
—Mystery Scene
“Fans of Fluke will enjoy a seasonal treat from her with this latest story.”
—The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
RASPBERRY DANISH MURDER
“Another satisfying entry in the long-running series…. A final twist will have fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in this ever-popular cozy series.”
—Booklist
DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE MURDER
“Lively … Add the big surprise ending, and fans will be more than satisfied.”
—Publishers Weekly
BLACKBERRY PIE MURDER
“Lake Eden’s favorite baker, Hannah Swensen, finds herself on the wrong end of a police investigation … in Fluke’s goodnatured 19th [installment].”
—Kirkus Reviews
RED VELVET CUPCAKE MURDER
“Culinary cozies don’t get any tastier than this winning series.”
—Library Journal
Books by Joanne Fluke
Hannah Swensen Mysteries
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MURDER
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE MURDER
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN MURDER
LEMON MERINGUE PIE MURDER
FUDGE CUPCAKE MURDER
SUGAR COOKIE MURDER
PEACH COBBLER MURDER
CHERRY CHEESECAKE MURDER
KEY LIME PIE MURDER
CANDY CANE MURDER
CARROT CAKE MURDER
CREAM PUFF MURDER
PLUM PUDDING MURDER
APPLE TURNOVER MURDER
DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE MURDER
GINGERBREAD COOKIE MURDER
CINNAMON ROLL MURDER
RED VELVET CUPCAKE MURDER
BLACKBERRY PIE MURDER
DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE MURDER
WEDDING CAKE MURDER
CHRISTMAS CARAMEL MURDER
BANANA CREAM PIE MURDER
RASPBERRY DANISH MURDER
CHRISTMAS CAKE MURDER
CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE MURDER
JOANNE FLUKE’S LAKE EDEN COOKBOOK
Suspense Novels
VIDEO KILL
WINTER CHILL
DEAD GIVEAWAY
THE OTHER CHILD
COLD JUDGMENT
FATAL IDENTITY
FINAL APPEAL
VENGEANCE IS MINE
EYES
WICKED
DEADLY MEMORIES
THE STEPCHILD
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PLUM PUDDING MURDER
JOANNE FLUKE
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Acknowledgments
A big kiss for Ruel, who fixes all the boo-boos. Hugs all around to the kids and the grandkids.
Congratulations to Dixie Lee, winner of the Kensington recipe contest, with her scrumptious German Apple Cake.
Thank you to: Mel & Kurt, Lyn & Bill, Lu & Sheba, Gina, Adrienne, Jay, Bob, Amanda, John B., Judy Q., Dr. Bob & Sue, Laura & Mark, Richard & Krista, Mark B., Lois & Neal, and my hometown friends in Swanville, MN.
Thank you to my multi-talented Editor-in-Chief, John Scognamiglio, for his infinite patience, excellent advice, and his unwavering trust in tasting every sample of Hannah’s baked goods that I send to him.
Thanks also to Walter, Steve, Laurie, Doug, David, Maureen, Karen, Meryl, Colleen, Michaela, Kate, Adam, Jessica, Peter, Robin, Lori, Mike, Tami, Susie, and Barbara.
Thanks to Hiro Kimura for the delectable Plum Pudding on the cover.
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