The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

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Product Description

Gracious living can be murder. First in an all-new mystery series— includes delicious recipes and great tips on entertaining!

Few can compete with Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but her childhood rival, Sophie Winston, certainly tries. Natasha may have stolen the spotlight—and Sophie’s husband—but Sophie is determined to rob her of the prize for the Stupendous Stuffing Shakedown. She just needs the right ingredient.

But Sophie’s search for the perfect turkey takes a basting when she stumbles across a corpse. And when the police find her name and photo inside the victim’s car, Sophie will have to set her trussing aside to solve the murder—or she’ll be serving up prison grub.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425224260
• ISBN-13: 978-0425224267
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,543 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't expect to like this so much, October 27, 2008

By	sally cutler "stumps" (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The publisher description for this book was a bit minimal, but I was keen to try a new writer and luckily Harriet K's review inspired me to buy it as I really loved it and can't wait to read the next story dealing with these interesting and realistic characters. Each chapter ended in a way which made you want to read the next one, and the use of the emails to create suspense at the beginning of each chapter was really good. I could not put this book down.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific mystery!, October 22, 2008

By	Mystery/suspense lover (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

Krista Davis serves up a delightful read with this faced-paced, fun, and scrumptious first mystery. Between eccentric neighbors, quirky relatives, and a hunky cop who thinks she just might be a killer, domestic diva Sophie Winston definitely has her work cut out for her. And if she doesn't figure out who the real killer is soon, she might find herself sporting a decidedly unfashionable prison-orange jump suit! I'm anxiously looking forward to the next book in this mouth-watering series.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed for Midwest Book Review, November 10, 2008

By	Christy Tillery French "reviewer/writer" (Powell, TN) - See all my reviews

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Event planner Sophie Winston and lifestyle columnist, TV celebrity Natasha Smith have been rivals since childhood. And now Natasha is living with Sophie's ex and coveting Sophie's house, which belonged to her ex's deceased aunt. Sophie has a busy Thanksgiving planned, with her mother, father, sister and sister's fiancé coming to visit. But things get off to a bumpy start from the get-go, when Sophie discovers the dead body of a private investigator in a dumpster. She quickly becomes a suspect when the police find her name and photo inside the dead man's car. Sophie engages in some amateur sleuthing and learns Natasha hired the PI. If that isn't bad enough, dead bodies keep turning up, all with a connection to Sophie and Natasha. On top of which, Sophie is attracted to the detective who seems convinced she's a murderer.

The first book in the Domestic Diva series starts the ball rolling with a glorified bang. This cozy mystery delivers a plethora of useful household tips and mouth-watering recipes immersed within a keep-you-guessing plot filled with suspicious-acting characters and twists and turns around every corner. Davis's smart writing style and engaging characters are sure to garner fans anxious to read future books in the series.