Culinary Mysteries

In the delightful Culinary Mysteries series by Josi S. Kilpack, the tantalizing aroma of baked goods collides with the dark undercurrents of murder, as amateur sleuth Sadie Hoffmiller navigates a world where desserts are sweet, but danger lurks just beneath the surface. Set against a backdrop of quaint, close-knit communities, each installment invites readers into a vibrant realm filled with culinary creativity, colorful characters, and the ever-present promise that not all is as it seems. In “Lemon Tart,” we meet Sadie, a spirited single mother with an insatiable passion for baking and an unshakeable sense of justice. As she grapples with the shocking murder of her friend Anne Lemmon—who met her untimely fate while preparing a lemon tart—Sadie's maternal instincts kick into overdrive. With Anne’s young son missing and the police closing in on her as a prime suspect, Sadie takes matters into her own hands. She is driven by a fierce determination to clear her name while unearthing the truth behind Anne's tragic death, startling secrets, and a convoluted web of motives that could crumble at the first bite. Kilpack deftly weaves themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience through a narrative rich with culinary detail and clever twists. Each page is infused with mouthwatering recipes that blur the line between suspense and gastronomy, enticing readers to savor every moment. Will Sadie's relentless pursuit of justice lead her to uncover the killer—and the missing child—before time runs out? Join Sadie on her thrilling escapades in the Culinary Mysteries series, where baking transforms from comfort to a catalyst for uncovering the truth, proving once and for all that sometimes the sweetest recipes hide the darkest secrets.