The Pie Thief of Pine Gulch
(2025)(The first book in the Deadly Delicacies Mystery series)
A Story by Kay Bishop
The Pie Thief of Pine Gulch: A Cozy Culinary Mystery
🦊 A stolen recipe. A baking rivalry. And a pie thief on the loose.
The Pine Gulch Pie Festival is the town’s most anticipated event, but this year, the competition just got personal. Local baker Clara Bennett’s heirloom recipe book has vanished—right before the contest. Without it, her chances at winning the coveted Blue Ribbon are crumbling faster than a failed pie crust.
As Clara scrambles to recreate her family’s secret recipes, rumors of sabotage sweep through Pine Gulch. Could a rival baker be trying to take her out of the competition? Or is there something even more sinister at play? With a town full of quirky suspects, hidden clues, and unexpected twists, Clara must solve the case before the festival turns into a full-blown culinary crime scene.
If you love cozy mysteries packed with small-town charm, mouthwatering desserts, and a twist of suspense, The Pie Thief of Pine Gulch is the perfect treat!
''' Perfect for fans of:
✔️ Cozy mysteries with a baking theme
✔️ Small-town whodunits with quirky characters
✔️ Lighthearted, page-turning suspense
Genre: Mystery
🦊 A stolen recipe. A baking rivalry. And a pie thief on the loose.
The Pine Gulch Pie Festival is the town’s most anticipated event, but this year, the competition just got personal. Local baker Clara Bennett’s heirloom recipe book has vanished—right before the contest. Without it, her chances at winning the coveted Blue Ribbon are crumbling faster than a failed pie crust.
As Clara scrambles to recreate her family’s secret recipes, rumors of sabotage sweep through Pine Gulch. Could a rival baker be trying to take her out of the competition? Or is there something even more sinister at play? With a town full of quirky suspects, hidden clues, and unexpected twists, Clara must solve the case before the festival turns into a full-blown culinary crime scene.
If you love cozy mysteries packed with small-town charm, mouthwatering desserts, and a twist of suspense, The Pie Thief of Pine Gulch is the perfect treat!
''' Perfect for fans of:
✔️ Cozy mysteries with a baking theme
✔️ Small-town whodunits with quirky characters
✔️ Lighthearted, page-turning suspense
Genre: Mystery
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