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Killer Crab Cakes (Fresh-Baked Mystery) Paperback – September 29, 2009

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In this bake-off, people get knocked off. The irresistible new entry in the national bestselling series.

When Phyllis?s cousin asks her to look after her Oak Knoll bed-and-breakfast for a few weeks, Phyllis jumps at the chance?mostly because the inn is located close to the annual Rockport, Texas, Just Desserts competition. Determined to beat her friendly rival and enjoy some peaceful downtime with her boyfriend Sam, Phyllis concocts the ultimate sweet treat.

But Phyllis?s holiday turns bitter when she and Sam discover a dead body?and all signs point to murder. Dismayed that bad luck seems to pop up wherever she goes, Phyllis wants to stay out of this one. But as the list of suspects gets too close for comfort, she decides to throw herself into the mix. Because when it comes to solving murders, Phyllis is one smart cookie.
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    Fresh-Baked Mysteries
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    September 29, 2009
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    0451228367
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Livia J. Washburn is the national bestselling author of the Fresh-Baked Mysteries and has been a professional writer for more than 20 years. She received the Private Eye Writers of America Award and the American Mystery Award for her first mystery, Wild Night, written under the name L. J. Washburn, and she was nominated for a Spur Award by the Western Writers of America for a novel written with her husband, James Reasoner. She lives with her husband in a small Texas town where she is constantly experimenting with new recipes.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Original edition (September 29, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451228367
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451228369
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.69 x 8 inches
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    Under the names Livia J. Washburn and L.J. Washburn, Livia Reasoner has been writing award-winning, critically acclaimed mystery, western, romance, and historical novels for almost thirty years. She began to write in collaboration with her husband, author James Reasoner, and soon branched out into telling her own stories.

    In addition to writing, Livia enjoys photography, arts, crafts, and cooking, but she also loves having a pile of lumber, a circular saw, and a building project. An accomplished carpenter, she has framed houses and built more sets of bookshelves than she can remember, some of which have been filled with the books she's written. A good day for her includes having time to create something new in the kitchen, on a story, and in the garage.

    Livia lives in the Texas countryside with her husband, and her dogs. Her websites can be found at www.liviajwashburn.com, and she blogs when she can find the time at http://liviajwashburn.blogspot.com.

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    Under the names Livia J. Washburn and L.J. Washburn, Livia Reasoner has been writing award-winning, critically acclaimed mystery, western, romance, and historical novels for almost thirty years. She began to write in collaboration with her husband, author James Reasoner, and soon branched out into telling her own stories.

    In addition to writing, Livia enjoys photography, arts, crafts, and cooking, but she also loves having a pile of lumber, a circular saw, and a building project. An accomplished carpenter, she has framed houses and built more sets of bookshelves than she can remember, some of which have been filled with the books she's written. A good day for her includes having time to create something new in the kitchen, on a story, and in the garage.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Murder At a Sea Fair Bed and Breakfast
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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Phyllis and her three retired school teaching friends head down to Fulton, Texas to watch over Phyllis' cousin's Bed and Breakfast. The view and large house is amazing and the group is treating it like a paid vacation until...

A guest dies on the dock fishing. The Chief and Asst. Chief of Police quickly determines that he didn't die of natural causes but poisoning in the crab cakes he ate for breakfast! Phyllis and Sam realize they had better solve this crime quickly or the reputation of the B&B will fail.

The sub-story is about the Sea Fair and the dessert competition called 'Just Desserts.' Both Phyllis and Carolyn enter and the game is on. Luckily for us fans, the recipes are included at the end of the book. Yum!

There is another murder and when Phyllis suddenly realizes who the killer is....she and Sam are endangered as well as another guest.

This was an exciting novel. The story line was strong and flowed well. Red-Herrings were found and made me try to figure out who for much longer than normal. I loved the location as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Series
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013
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It's early Autumn and Phyllis travels to Fulton, Texas to look after a Bed & Breakfast for her cousin with all her housemates in tow. Just happens to be another baking competition nearby. With all the characters at the B&B, there are certainly the proverbial fireworks to be shooting off. Seemingly unrelated murders in a fast-paced story that keeps you guessing until the end. Plenty of unexpected twists and turns as usual. Well researched location with historically accurate information that makes me want to visit but only if murder is NOT on the menu.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Series
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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I began reading this series during December and am now on the hunt for other titles by this author. This book arrived, along with one other, wrapped in paper and cushioned with a piece of cardboard in a padded mailer. I buy a lot of books online and I couldn't be more satisfied with these two books and the way in which this seller packed my items for shipping and handling. I would highly recommend this superb Amazon seller and look forward to buying more items in the future. Many thanks for a wonderful first five-star transaction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series and the characters!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
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I love this series!!!!! Great characters and good story telling! Keep them coming please! I always want to read in one setting - that's the sign of a good author.
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Yvonne Gray
4.0 out of 5 stars Just love retired teachers
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014
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Here agin humor and mystery are well combines. An easy read and yet interesting. Eah character is well described and they are likeable.
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Shalanna Collins
3.0 out of 5 stars An entry in the series with a plot problem
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I like this series. Mostly I enjoy it because we're coming back to the cast of characters we have grown to like. I find the "thinking about the case" bits repetitive and I skip them. However, there is a big problem that I think this particular book has--a plot hole.
**spoiler alert** The first murder victim is found to have been poisoned "with crab cakes that came from this kitchen." Right there, stop. If this happened in reality, the kitchen would be shut down and searched. It would have to be completely cleaned and the Dept. of Health would have to certify it to open again. But here they just go on cooking in the same space without even spraying Lysol on things. This should not be glossed over that way. I know a caterer who was shut down for a month with an accusation of food poisoning when it wasn't her food at all but something the person ate before coming to the party. These things are taken seriously. The main character, Phyllis, also seems really holier-than-thou. I am disappointed because I love bed-and-breakfast stories. But oh well. If you like the series, you probably won't care about this plot hole.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015
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Have purchased this series - enjoy reading. Livia keep writing! Thanks for an enjoyable read.
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C. Green
4.0 out of 5 stars I want to go there, again
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2010
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Where has Livia Washburn been all my life? I've just discovered another favorite author. This was a good book with real, heartfelt characters. I should have seen the ending coming, but was surprised by 'whodunnit'. Cozy mysteries and B&B inns just go together! Ms Washburn has a knack for putting you on the spot, not just watching the action, but feeling like you're in the action. Well done!
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Zalewski Valerie
5.0 out of 5 stars Total Fan
Reviewed in France on January 12, 2023
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I loved this book , just as I have enjoyed all the books in this series. They have super recipes. They are very well written and I love the main characters. They are all retired, but definitely not stick-in-the muds.
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ALEX2007
5.0 out of 5 stars fab book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2011
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Once again a very good read from this series great fun and brill characters .. Read all this authors books in this cozy read series ..would recommend starting from the first book TO FULLY ENJOY AND GET TO KNOW ALL THE WONDERFUL CHARACTERS .. VERY GOOD READ
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Henni Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Killer Crab Cakes
Reviewed in Australia on April 16, 2014
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This book like all the other books by Livia J. Washburn was absolutely fantastic. I've just bought three more of her books, and I am eagerly looking forward to reading them
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5.0 out of 5 stars 海辺の街にやってきたPhyllis
Reviewed in Japan on May 5, 2011
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シリーズ第4作は、海辺の街が舞台。
Ｂ＆Ｂを営むPhyllisの従姉妹が街を離れることになり、Phyllisが友人とともにＢ＆Ｂを手伝いに。
ところが着いて早々、宿泊客の１人が宿の食事に入っていた毒物で死んでしまい、
料理人に疑いがかけられます。
街の事情も知らない、息子のMikeもいない中、従姉妹の宿を守ろうとするPhyllisですが…。

シリーズをずっと読んできましたが、
この4作目は久々に面白かった！
ただ、怪しげに見える登場人物がたくさん現れるにも関わらず、
その後のストーリーに絡まずに終わった点は残念。
最近では脇役のEve、Carolynに出番が無いですが、
その分Samが、いかにも「古き良き時代のアメリカ男性」という雰囲気で、存在感を増しています。、
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Jsherwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2016
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Great price
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