A Deadly Book

TITLE: Strawberry Shortcake Murder


AUTHOR: Joanne Fluke


REVIEWED BY: Phineas


QUICK OVERVIEW: Hannah Swensen is back in the book Strawberry Shortcake Murder. When Hannah is asked to judge a bakeoff in Lake Eden she gladly accepts. All is well until she finds the body of a local judge. It is up to Hannah to find the killer....


WHY I PICKED IT UP: It is the second book in the Hannah Swensen series. It is also a cozy mystery so there are no real sexual situations and language.

WHY I FINISHED IT: It was well written and it was exciting to read.

WHO I WOULD SUGGEST IT TO: Everyone who loves to read mysteries.

OTHER CONTENT WARNINGS: The "D" word is used but that is all.

A Delicious Book

Name: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

Author: Joanne Fluke

Reviewed by: Phineas

Brief Storyline: Hannah Swensen owns a bakery called The Cookie Jar. Hannah and her assistant Lisa Herman are waiting on a delivery. When the delivery man fails to show, Hannah goes outside to see if he is having trouble. When she finds him dead, it is up to Hannah to solve the murder.

Why did I pick up the book?: Because my aunt heard the audiobook and suggested I should read it.

Why did I finish it?: It was very interesting, it is a clean mystery, and it kept me guessing who did it until the very end.

Who would I suggest it to?: I would suggest it to anyone who really likes mysteries.

Warning: The "D" word is used a couple of times, and there is mild violence, but those are the only parental warnings I am aware of.