When beloved baker Joe Holloway is found dead in his cozy Maple Bay kitchen, investigative reporter Julia Wright is pulled into a mystery as layered as his legendary pastries. A misplaced rolling pin, a cryptic puzzle tattoo, and whispers of a priceless "golden recipe" suggest murder -- and the clues lead uncomfortably close to Julia's late grandmother's secret past.

With her trusty golden retriever Cooper at her side, Julia dives into the flour-dusted chaos with help from her quirky librarian best friend Lucy, grumpy-but-brilliant florist Clarissa Marlowe, and Mason Clarke, a charming newcomer with a suspiciously perfect pie crust. Detective Andrew Vance, ever the skeptic, wants her nowhere near the case -- but even he can't ignore what Julia uncovers.

As tensions rise and the investigation turns up long-buried rivalries, all eyes turn to enigmatic town elder Gavin Ross, who may be guarding more than just a few community secrets.

If Julia can't solve the puzzle in time, she risks more than her reputation -- she could be next on the killer's list.

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• Publication Date: May 25, 2025
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• Print Length: 160 Pages
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