"An intricately plotted cozy murder mystery featuring plenty of twists and turns... A lot of fun to try and puzzle out the identity of the killer alongside Pepper."
Description
Seattle Spice Shop owner Pepper Reece probes murder while juggling a troubled employee, her mother’s house hunt, and a fisherman who’s set his hook for her.
As owner of the Spice Shop in Seattle's famed Pike Place Market, Pepper Reece is always on the go. Between conjuring up new spice blends and serving iced spice tea to customers looking to beat the summer heat, she finally takes a break for a massage. But the Zen moment is shattered when she overhears an argument in her friend Aimee's vintage home decor shop that ends in murder.
Wracked by guilt over her failure to intervene, Pepper investigates, only to discover a web of deadly connections that could ensnare a friend - and Pepper herself.
Reviews
"Pepper’s compassion, humor, and adoration of her community make her a warm and very engaging heroine of this spicy series."
"A mystery that is entertaining, educational, thought-provoking, and eminently readable."
"Budewitz mixes love, family and friends, along with mystery and hints about spices, into a sweet blend in Chai Another Day."