Murder au Chocolat
(2026)(Book 15 in the Claire Baskerville Mystery series)
A novel by Susan Kiernan-Lewis
In Paris, the pastries and chocolates are always divine—but secrets still simmer, and revenge is served bittersweet.
Claire Baskerville has finally found a sense of peace in her life. Her grandson Cameron is living under her roof and settled down after his trauma of the year before and her foster son Robbie and husband Jean-Marc by her side, go a long way to making her life perfect. But when a renowned food critic drops dead during a private tasting at La Maison du Chocolat, the cozy chocolate shop owned by Claire’s friend Colette, that peace is shattered. Poisoned truffles, a history of rivalries, and whispers of sabotage soon cast suspicion on Colette—and Claire can’t stand by while her friend’s life crumbles.
As Claire digs deeper, she uncovers more than just a bitter feud between chocolatiers. Colette has been hiding a painful secret from her past, one that has come back with a vengeance: As blackmail turns to murder, Claire must untangle a web of lies, hidden identities, and carefully planted evidence before the killer strikes again.
With her fierce determination and a knack for uncovering the truth, Claire races against the clock to save her friend. But in the City of Lights—and shadows—nothing is as innocent as it appears.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who long to visit Paris,Murder au Chocolatis a deliciously devious tale of betrayal, revenge, and the dark secrets that simmer beneath the surface. Grab your favorite hot cocoa drink and settle in for a mystery as rich and layered as a Parisian truffle!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Claire Baskerville has finally found a sense of peace in her life. Her grandson Cameron is living under her roof and settled down after his trauma of the year before and her foster son Robbie and husband Jean-Marc by her side, go a long way to making her life perfect. But when a renowned food critic drops dead during a private tasting at La Maison du Chocolat, the cozy chocolate shop owned by Claire’s friend Colette, that peace is shattered. Poisoned truffles, a history of rivalries, and whispers of sabotage soon cast suspicion on Colette—and Claire can’t stand by while her friend’s life crumbles.
As Claire digs deeper, she uncovers more than just a bitter feud between chocolatiers. Colette has been hiding a painful secret from her past, one that has come back with a vengeance: As blackmail turns to murder, Claire must untangle a web of lies, hidden identities, and carefully planted evidence before the killer strikes again.
With her fierce determination and a knack for uncovering the truth, Claire races against the clock to save her friend. But in the City of Lights—and shadows—nothing is as innocent as it appears.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who long to visit Paris,Murder au Chocolatis a deliciously devious tale of betrayal, revenge, and the dark secrets that simmer beneath the surface. Grab your favorite hot cocoa drink and settle in for a mystery as rich and layered as a Parisian truffle!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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