Part of the Cozy Mystery Series that's been described as "a cut above the usual craft-themed cozy " (Publishers Weekly) A Halloween charity event goes wrong. Spooky fun turns into a horrifying nightmare And Kiki is left with blood on her hands. Good-hearted mom-turned-sleuth Kiki Lowenstein plans a Halloween party at a historic haunted house. The goal is to raise money for charity. The party is going great until someone slashes the throat of Laurel, one of Kiki's employees. Suddenly, the festive gathering becomes a blood-soaked mess. The motivation for murder is a real head-scratcher. After all, everyone loves Laurel Or do they? Sure, she's beautiful, shapely, and intelligent. But are those reasons to hate her? She's also kind, smart, and gentle. Why would anybody want to see her dead? This twisty, page-turner of a cozy mystery book will make you think about the way women judge each other, and how corrosive that habit is. This mystery unravels as a very pregnant Kiki connects the dots and discovers she's been clueless far too long. Baby-bumping up the pressure on her snooping skills, Kiki whittles down her suspect list. This charming mystery with crafts and laughs follows Kiki and her loyal Great Dane, Gracie, as they uncover secrets that point to a web of deception. Meanwhile, on the home front, Kiki finds herself being stabbed in the back by someone she trusted. It's a betrayal that will take a long time to heal. Can she ever cut free of the pain? this cozy pet mystery with realistic characters unveils a treacherous world of hidden motives, some of which get disguised as piety. Together, this amateur sleuth and her dog will solve the crime, come heck or holy water This book can be read as a stand-alone, although if you skip the others, you'll miss a lot of the fun Eager for a "Happily Ever After" ending? Then this series will delight you. It's perfect for readers who love Laura Childs, Clare O'Donohue, Elaine Viets, Alexander McCall Smith, Diane Mott Davidson, Brianna Bates, Ellery Adams, Tonya Kappes, Cindy Bell, Lois Winston, and Mollie Cox Bryan. If you crave stories that entertain, inspire, and educate, Joanna Campbell Slan delivers exactly the kind of books you'll treasure. Discover why readers call Kiki their "new best friend" and grab your copy today
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