A Batter of Life and Death: A Bakeshop Mystery [Paperback]

Welcome to Torte-a small-town family bakeshop where the coffee is hot, the muffins are fresh, and the cakes are definitely to die for...

It's autumn in Ashland, Oregon-'tis the season for a spiced hot apple cider with a serving (or two) of Torte's famous peach cobbler. It's also the perfect time for Jules Capshaw to promote her family's beloved bake shop by competing in The Pastry Channel's reality show,Take the Cake. The prize is $25,000. But as Jules quickly learns, some people would kill for that kind of dough.Literally.

Then, just as Jules dusts off her Bavarian Chocolate Cake recipe and cinches up her apron, the corpse of a fellow contestant is discovered-death by buttercream. What began as a fun, tasteful televised adventure has morphed into something of a true-crime detective show for Jules and everybody else on set. Who could have killed Chef Marco, and why? Can Jules sift out the killer before someone else gets burned?

ELLIE ALEXANDER is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she's not coated in flour, you'll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name ofresearch. You can friend her on Facebook to learn more!

Sure to satisfy both dedicated foodies and ardent mystery lovers alike. Jessie Crockett, author of Drizzled with Death on Ellie Alexander's delectable new series

A light souffl? of a book&a perfect mix for fans of Jenna McKinley, Leslie Budewitz, or Jessica Beck. Library Journal on Meet Your Baker