Daphne Martin

In the charming yet enigmatic town of Brea Ridge, where cake festivals are the highlight of the calendar year, an alarming twist turns the sweet into the sinister. The Daphne Martin series invites readers into a delectable world brimming with small-town quirks, tantalizing baked goods, and dangerous secrets lurking beneath the frosting. Meet Daphne Martin, a spirited cake designer with a knack for unearthing the truth, whose passion for pastries is rivaled only by her determination to uncover the mysteries that plague her quaint community. In the second installment, "Dead Pan," Daphne finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation following a disastrous cake festival where half the town succumbs to food poisoning. The story takes a dark turn with the tragic death of Fred Duncan, leaving Daphne racing against time to sift through a bevy of suspicious townsfolk and culinary clues. As she navigates the complex relationships and hidden tensions of Brea Ridge, she will uncover shocking revelations that could change the town forever. With delectable recipes woven throughout, this cozy mystery spices up the genre with a perfect blend of humor, resilience, and the unmistakable bond that food creates—both to connect and to betray. Can Daphne piece together the heart-stopping clues before the killer strikes again? Join her on this tantalizing journey filled with taste, treachery, and tempting treats, and prepare to savor every twist and turn!