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Discover the delicious mystery that started it all!
No one cooks up a delectable, suspense-filled mystery quite like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke's dessert-baking, red-haired heroine whose gingersnaps are as tart as her comebacks, and whose penchant for solving crimes one delicious clue at a time has made her a bestselling favorite. And it all began on these pages, with a bakery, a murder, and some suddenly scandalous chocolate-chip crunchies. Featuring a bonus short story and brand new, mouthwatering recipes, this limited edition of the very first Hannah Swensen mystery is sure to have readers coming back for seconds.
Hannah Swenson already has her hands full trying to dodge her mother's attempts to marry her off while running The Cookie Jar, Lake Eden, Minnesota's most popular bakery. But once Ron LaSalle, the beloved delivery man from the Cozy Cow Dairy, is found murdered behind her bakery with Hannah's famous Chocolate Chip Crunchies scattered around him, her life just can't get any worse. Determined not to let her cookies get a bad reputation, she sets out to track down a killer.
Who would have the sheer audacity and the motive to kill the most punctual delivery man Hannah ever had? Topping the list is the high school football coach. What exactly was his wife doing, making the rounds with the milkman? Could Max Turner, owner of Cozy Cow Dairy, have had a secret he didn't want to share with his top employee? The more Hannah snoops, the more suspects turn up. Why has Lake Eden's most prominent prodigal son, Benton Woodley, just resurfaced? And what about the mysterious Mr. Harris who seemed interested in buying the property next to the dairy, but then disappeared? This is one murder that's starting to leave a very bad taste in Hannah's mouth. And if she doesn't watch her back, Hannah's sweet life may get burned to a crisp.
Filled with a healthy sprinkling of humor and a delightful assortment of nuts, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MURDER serves up a great new mystery series and introduces a delicious, down-home sleuth that mystery readers will surely savor for years to come.
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About Joanne Fluke
Joanne Fluke is an American author best known for her cozy mystery novels featuring Hannah Swensen, a small-town baker and amateur sleuth whose love of baking is matched by her talent for uncovering secrets. Her popular series combines murder mysteries, charming community settings, family relationships, romantic complications, and delicious-sounding recipes. Set largely in the fictional Minnesota town of Lake Eden, the books invite readers into a world where a local bakery can become the center of both everyday gossip and unexpected crime investigations. Fluke's stories balance suspense with humor and comfort, creating an appealing reading experience for fans who enjoy solving puzzles without the graphic intensity of darker crime fiction. Readers searching for Joanne Fluke books will find a long-running mystery series featuring memorable characters, small-town intrigue, and recipes that add an extra layer of enjoyment to each story.
Early Life and Writing Career
Joanne Fluke is the pen name of American writer Joanne Fischmann, who developed a successful career writing mysteries and other fiction. She became widely known through the Hannah Swensen series, which combines traditional whodunit plotting with food, friendship, and life in a close-knit community. The series attracted a loyal readership because it offers both a central mystery and an inviting setting filled with familiar businesses, recurring neighbors, and ongoing relationships. Fluke's use of recipes within her mystery novels also helped distinguish the books from many other crime series, making them particularly appealing to readers who enjoy culinary fiction. Over time, the series expanded into a substantial bibliography, allowing readers to follow Hannah's investigations and personal life across numerous installments.
The Hannah Swensen Mystery Series
The Hannah Swensen series follows Hannah, the owner of The Cookie Jar bakery, as she becomes involved in solving crimes in Lake Eden. Her curiosity, local knowledge, and attention to detail frequently help her notice clues that others overlook. The series begins with Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, which introduces Hannah and establishes the combination of mystery, baking, and small-town life that defines the books. Later titles, including Strawberry Shortcake Murder, Blueberry Muffin Murder, and Lemon Meringue Pie Murder, continue the culinary theme while presenting new cases and complications. Recipes are often included alongside the story, allowing readers to recreate some of the baked goods associated with Hannah's world. The books also develop recurring friendships, family dynamics, and romantic storylines that make the series appealing beyond its individual mysteries.