Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen Mystery Book 27)

Joanne Fluke, the beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, dishes up the next irresistible Hannah Swensen mystery, as Hannah scrambles to bring the flavors of autumn to Lake Eden, Minnesota and the sweet taste of justice to an indulgent killer. As Lake Eden's Harvest Festival sends The Cookie Jar into pumpkin spice mania, Hannah splits her focus between scrumptious treats and sharing her tiny condo with new roommates: Norman Rhodes and his cat, Cuddles. It's an awkward but necessary solution after Norman's dream farmhouse burned down over the summer, torched by a criminal desperately trying to conceal a terrifying secret.

No one has a clue about the arsonist, the body found among the ruins, or the old class ring from a local high school partially melted by the flames. But when a celebration leads to the discovery of another murdered graduate, Hannah realizes someone might be seeking violent revenge against former classmates. With the help of her family, Hannah becomes a makeshift event planner, arranging an all-class alumni party at the school gym to tempt a vicious killer out of hiding. However, if the true culprit RSVPs, can Hannah blow their cover and still live to slice another chiffon pie?

The story unfolds as Hannah navigates the challenges of her new living situation, balancing her baking duties at The Cookie Jar with the investigation into the mysterious killings. As she uncovers clues and pieces together the puzzle, Hannah must use her wit and culinary skills to outsmart the killer and bring the flavors of autumn to the community while delivering the sweet taste of justice.

Fluke's latest installment in the beloved Hannah Swensen series blends the cozy charm of a small-town bakery, the intrigue of a whodunit, and the warmth of family and community. Readers are taken on a delightful journey as Hannah, with the help of her loved ones, navigates the complexities of the case, all while whipping up mouthwatering treats to satisfy the town's pumpkin spice cravings.

As the investigation intensifies and the stakes rise, Hannah must put her detective skills to the test to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. With the Harvest Festival as the backdrop, the story weaves together the rich flavors of autumn, the warmth of community, and the pursuit of justice, creating a captivating and irresistible read.

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