Murder at the Maplewood Bake-Off
(2025)(The first book in the Ivy Sinclair Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by Erin Macy
Murder Never Tasted So Sweet
Ivy Sinclair thought life in Maplewood, Maine, would be quiet—newspaper columns. Dog walks with her beagle, Watson. Friendly neighbors and cozy town traditions.
But when the fiftieth annual baking competition begins, celebration turns deadly. Luna, a sharp-tongued judge, collapses—poisoned before dessert was served.
The police might ignore Ivy’s instincts, but she trusts her gut—and Watson’s bark. A strange bottle of mead, a cryptic note, and a victim with far too many foes tell her this case is anything but simple.
Luna was notorious for feuds and complaints. Alice, Ivy’s neighbor and star baker, had once been her friend before rivalry set in. Elmer, the grouchy beekeeper, fought with her over wildflowers and honey.
Digging deeper, Ivy uncovers secrets buried among Maplewood’s flowers and honeycombs. The murderer still roams free.
She must find the killer before someone else pays the price.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Ivy Sinclair thought life in Maplewood, Maine, would be quiet—newspaper columns. Dog walks with her beagle, Watson. Friendly neighbors and cozy town traditions.
But when the fiftieth annual baking competition begins, celebration turns deadly. Luna, a sharp-tongued judge, collapses—poisoned before dessert was served.
The police might ignore Ivy’s instincts, but she trusts her gut—and Watson’s bark. A strange bottle of mead, a cryptic note, and a victim with far too many foes tell her this case is anything but simple.
Luna was notorious for feuds and complaints. Alice, Ivy’s neighbor and star baker, had once been her friend before rivalry set in. Elmer, the grouchy beekeeper, fought with her over wildflowers and honey.
Digging deeper, Ivy uncovers secrets buried among Maplewood’s flowers and honeycombs. The murderer still roams free.
She must find the killer before someone else pays the price.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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