Whispers from the Recipe Box
(2025)(A book in the Julia Wright Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Debra Deetz
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.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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