Food critic and amateur sleuth Darcy Finnegan thought returning to Vermont for Thanksgiving meant cozy traditions, maple treats, and a dash of family drama -- not a shocking murder.

When a shady real estate developer is found dead near the candy station of her family's historic sugarhouse, Darcy, her clever Schnoodle Mozart, bestie, and Interpol Agent Marcus Evans are pulled into a mystery as sticky as spilled syrup.

The victim's scheme to clear local maple groves for luxury homes earned him more than a few enemies. But things get personal when a prized candy mold vanishes, the murder weapon disappears, and Mozart is suspiciously framed.

The gravy's lumpy, tempers are bubbling over, and the only thing colder than the turkey is the trail of mistrust winding through the Finnegan family. Darcy knows one thing for certain: before the night is over, the truth will be served.

Bonus Recipe Included!

Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Ellie Alexander, and a strong seasonal bake, this maple-laced mystery delivers a bite of suspense with a dollop of cozy charm.

Award-Winning Cozy Mystery Author Greta Sinclair Wins Silver Medal at 2025 Global Book Awards

See what readers are saying:

?????????? "I want to go to the Finnegan's house for Thanksgiving! Another awesome book!" -Willow

?????????? "Such an unlikable victim. Who in the family could have wanted him gone? A sticky mess to clean up and solve." -Becky Houston

?????????? "The Darcy and Mozart Cozy Mystery Book Series just gets better with each book! Lots of imagination, humor, great characters, compassion, clues that don't quite fit, and many suspects, even if they are family. It kept me turning pages until the end!" -Bev Roland

?????????? "This was the first book in the series that I've read and even though the characters were all new to me, I quickly figured them out because they were so well written. I found the plot very interesting, especially since it centered around a subject I am not too familiar with: the world of maple sourced foods! This book was very good, and is a perfect read for the fall season." - Chawna

?????????? "I love this story with its wonderful characters and plot. Darcy and Lizzie are quirky, amusing characters as they investigate yet another unusual murder. Along with Darcy's handsome boyfriend, Marcus, and the fabulous and clever Mozart I was thoroughly entertained from cover to cover as various twists and turns cleverly disguised the murderer until the end. This book and author are easy to recommend." - Dijohall

?????????? "Another fun cozy murder mystery with Darcy, Lizzie, Schnoodle Mozart and her boyfriend Interpol Agent Marcus. This time, it is Thanksgiving and Darcy's family home. Oh my. No one wants a death to be from a family member! Who could it be? And oh, what a family. Very entertaining. Maple syrup! Yum! Of course it it a terrible person who was killed, but still, the law is the law. Totally enjoyed turkey bowling, and wonderful recipes at the end." -Lifegiggles

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