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For diner owner Gia Morelli, her seasonal fall menu calls for two main ingredients—maple syrup and murder . . .
A Waffle Lot of Murder (All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery)
by Lena Gregory
I received this book free to review; however, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive compensation at no cost to you.
A Waffle Lot of Murder (All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
4th in the Series
Publisher: Lyrical Press (October 6, 2020)
Paperback: 208 pages
While the first hints of autumn grace Boggy Creek, Florida, Gia misses the colorful harvest traditions she left behind in New York. On a scramble to make new fall memories—and promote her irresistible pumpkin spice waffles—things take a dark turn when she gets roped into the Haunted Town Festival, a spooky celebration held on deserted farmlands.
The desolate area conjures plenty of eerie vibes at night, but Gia and her best friend, Savannah, are nearly frightened to death upon the discovery of the event organizer’s body buried in the nearby woods. More alarming, the local rumor mill says the woman’s shady dealings may have egged someone into sending her to an early grave. Now, there’s no shortage of creepy clues to feast on as Gia and her pals try to stop a killer with a very scary appetite . . .
Includes recipes from the All-Day Breakfast Café!
My Book Review of A Waffle Lot of Murder
Are you a fan of having breakfast for every meal? I could absolutely eat breakfast foods all day. In fact, sometimes I do, but to be completely honest, sometimes my breakfast, lunch and dinner are cereal… But, don’t worry; I don’t do that often! However, if I were a resident of Boggy Creek, Florida, I’d be visiting Gia Morelli’s All-Day Breakfast Cafe at all hours of the day. She’s got delicious breakfast pies, waffles, cold brew coffee, and much more!
Gia’s also got a habit of getting involved in murder mysteries, much to the chagrin of her policeman boyfriend. A Waffle Lot of Murder is the 4th book in the All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery Series but the first I’ve read. I was able to piece together the gist of the important background information, and the main characters are easy to get to know. Some of Gia’s background is still a little foggy for me, but I got that she was in a very bad situation before she moved to Boggy Creek around a year ago. Now she’s got a great group of friends who care about her and help her out when she gets in over her head!
I love that the book revolves around a Halloween festival that benefits the animal shelter. The festival grounds seem like such a cool place with the abandoned houses used as themed scare houses for the festival. Apparently those houses are prime real estate during Halloween! Local businesses are fortunate if they get a house to “haunt” because it’s free advertising.
The murdered woman in A Waffle Lot of Murder was not liked by many people, so there are a lot of potential suspects. Furthermore, I think you’ll be thrown off by the many red herrings that pop up. I was! Oh, I had this person on my list of suspects, but I “waffled” back and forth.
I really enjoyed this cozy mystery, and I will be reading more books in the series as they come out! If you like your cozies centered around a holiday, filled with yummy recipes and baffling mysteries, check out A Waffle Lot of Murder by Lena Gregory!
About Lena Gregory
Lena Gregory is the author of the Bay Island Psychic Mysteries, which take place on a small island between the north and south forks of Long Island, New York, and the All-Day Breakfast Café Mysteries, which are set on the outskirts of Florida’s Ocala National Forest.
Lena grew up in a small town on the south shore of eastern Long Island. She recently relocated to Clermont, Florida with her husband, three kids, son-in-law, and four dogs. Her hobbies include spending time with family, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and walking. Her love for writing developed when her youngest son was born and didn’t sleep through the night. She works full time as a writer and a freelance editor and is a member of Sisters in Crime.
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Looks like an fun book.
Thanks for the contest.
Thank you, Sarah! And thank you for entering.
I love to discover authors and cozy mystery series that are new to me! This looks like a fun series!
Thank you so much, Nancy! I hope you enjoy it.
Good luck with the release!
Thank you, Elizabeth!
Sounds great! Such a cute cover.
Thank you, Susan!
What a wonderful review! Thank you so much, and thank you for sharing the release of A Waffle Lot of Murder! I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
You’re very welcome! Thank you for stopping!
Do you write every day?
Sounds like it would be a lot of fun to read.
Maple syrup and murder – what a great combination. 🙂 Looks like a fun, intriguing read. Thanks.
I love the book cover, and I would love to read the book.
What a wonderful giveaway, thank-you for having it.