Chocolate a la Murder, Paperback

Description

Maddie gets rattled by a candy-coated murder

It's Wine and Chocolate Days in San Benedetto, and paranormal museum owner Maddie Kosloski has sweet dreams about her new Magic of Chocolate exhibit. Her latest attraction is a haunted Mexican whisk called a molinillo that rattles if someone lies. When Maddie visits the town's new boutique chocolate shop, she finds one of the owners dead and covered in melted cocoa.

Maddie's determined to catch the killer, and she soon uncovers deadly dealings in the world of artisan chocolate. But the deception surrounding those dealings are enough to make the molinillo rattle all night. Will Maddie have to temper her passion for sleuthing before a killer makes her fate a bittersweet one?

Praise for the Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mysteries

"Weiss' many quirky ongoing characters add charm and humor."--Kirkus Reviews

"Well-drawn characters and tantalizing wine talk help balance the quirky aspects of this paranormal mystery."--Publishers Weekly

"A delightful new series."--Library Journal(starred review)

"A quirky murder mystery with plenty of small town charm."--ForeWord Reviews

"Humor, hints of romance, and twists and turns galore elevate this cozy."--Publishers Weekly

"A clever combination of characters."--Kirkus Reviews

About the author

Kirsten Weiss (San Mateo, CA) writes paranormal mysteries, blending her experiences and imagination to create a vivid world of magic and mayhem. She is also the author of the Riga Hayworth series and the Pie Town series (Kensington).