When a cut-price franchise bakery opens its doors just down the street from Earthly Delights and crowds flock to purchase the bread, Corinna Chapman is understandably nervous. Meanwhile, the gorgeous Daniel's old friend Georgiana Hope has temporarily set up residence in his house, and it doesn't take Corinna long to work out that she's tall, blonde, gorgeous and up to something. Daniel is making excuses and Corinna is worried about his absences and also the strange outbreak of madness which seems to be centred on Lonsdale Street.
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Australian author Greenwood's winning fourth Corinna Chapman mystery (after 2009's Devil's Food) boasts a large, eclectic cast of friends and associates of the hefty Melbourne baker, starting with Corinna's handsome and mysterious Israeli boyfriend, Daniel Cohen. Intriguing supporting players include apprentice baker Jason, an ex-heroin addict; aspiring actresses Kylie and Goss, who work in Corinna's bakery, Earthly Delights, while awaiting their big break; Mistress Dread, who runs an s&m shop; Meroe, a witch who operates Sibyl's Cave; and many, many cats. A gathering of witches in Melbourne to celebrate Samhain; a man named Barnabas who calls himself king of the witches; a rash of bad drug reactions; a cache of valuables stolen from Greek Jews during WWII; and the appearance of Daniel's beautiful and svelte former girlfriend, Georgiana Hope, add up to a rich confection that nicely balances humor, villainy and a puzzle. (Oct.)
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“Working a case loosely based on a true story, Corinna and her friends are as delightful as ever, the killer a surprise and the appended recipes a treat.” –Kirkus Reviews of Trick or Treat
“a rich confection that nicely balances humor, villainy and a puzzle.” –Publishers Weekly of Trick or Treat
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superb amateur sleuth,
This review is from: Trick or Treat: Corinna Chapman Mystery (Corinna Chapman Mysteries (Poisoned Pen Press)) (Hardcover)
In Melbourne, large size baker Corinna Chapman becomes concerned when competition moves in down the block from her Earthy Delights bakery. She knows her food is superior to the chain, but their prices are much less than hers. At the same time she is panicky over her shop, an old friend visits her Israeli boyfriend, Daniel Cohen who is busy searching for stolen by the Nazis loot owned by Greek Jews. Georgiana is gorgeous and appears to want Daniel and though she admits to herself jealousy might taint her opinion Corinna believes the bakery too.As she struggles to hold on to her business, perfectly sane people are jumping off buildings to their deaths. The police shut down foods shops to investigate the root cause. Meanwhile her friend Meroe the witch owner of Sibyl's Cave is unhappy with the gathering to celebrate Samhain. Soon the food issue, the stolen loot, and the witches' coven camp converge as a deadly predator has been working the neighborhood. The latest Chapman mystery is a superb amateur sleuth that deftly merges several mysteries with the Lonsdale Street neighborhood goings-on that impact the lead heroine and her friends. The story line is fast-paced from the first confection to the final confrontation as Kerry Greenwood bakes a delightful Australian tale with a terrific twist that will send readers to the previous HEAVENLY PLEASURES of the EARTHY DELIGHTS Bakery. Harriet Klausner
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Witch Hunt,
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This review is from: Trick or Treat: Corinna Chapman Mystery (Corinna Chapman Mysteries (Poisoned Pen Press)) (Hardcover)
If it isn't one thing, it's another. No matter where Corinna Chapman, the affable Melbourne accountant-turned-baker looks, she faces problems. Looking down the street, she sees competition in the form of another bakery, a franchise store that can undercut her prices and put her out of business. Then, her love life suffers when an "old friend" comes to town and bunks with her Israeli lover - more unneeded competition.But the real mystery is the source of contamination which is making people go mad and resulting in at least one death. Meanwhile, there is a sort of witch's ritual conclave going on in town, and items looted by the Nazis during World War II in Greece are making appearances. Quite enough to keep Corinna and her lover, David, occupied. In fact, more than occupied. Kerry Greenwood is always good for an entertaining read, and this novel is a treat. Recommended.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Way Different from the Phryne Fisher series and....,
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This review is from: Trick or Treat: Corinna Chapman Mystery (Corinna Chapman Mysteries (Poisoned Pen Press)) (Hardcover)
NOT as enjoyable. Phryne and her cast of characters are delightful and a lot of fun. This group is also fun but wierd (weird?). The story line is interesting but the whole witch spiel was silly. Since I listened to the audiobook it's quite possible the big problem was the narrator, Louise Silversen. Talk about annoying! She whispers half the time and the pace just seemed off. This is one of the few audiobooks I've listened to where I thought reading the book would have been a better idea. Ms. Silversen does, however, do a good job of providing unique voices for each of the characters tho Daniel needs a more masculine, sexy delivery!Having said all that, I will listen to/read more in the series to see if it improves. Still think Phryne is better!
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