Tragic Toppings

From the New York Times Bestselling Donut Mysteries

by Jessica Beck,

Tragic Toppings, Donut Mystery 5

First Emily Hargraves disappears, and then the town handyman Timothy vanishes as well.  Unfortunately, one of them returns when Suzanne discovers a body hanging from a tree near her home in the town park.  The murder victim was a friend of Suzanne's, and she's on a personal mission to find the killer and make them pay for what they've done.

Praise for the Donut Mysteries by

New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck!

"The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters—and donut recipes!" —Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award–winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries

"If you like donuts—and who doesn't?—you'll love this mystery. It's like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!" —Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries New Year's Eve Murder and Wedding Day Murder

"Jessica Beck's Glazed Murder is a delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother and great doughnut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book." —Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author of Fatally Flaky

"A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!" ―Joanna Carl, author of The Chocolate Cupid Killings

 "Jessica Beck's debut mystery, Glazed Murder, is a yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!" ―Tamar Myers, author of Death of a Rug Lord and The Cane Mutiny on Glazed Murder

 "This delicious series will give readers some serious cravings…A light, fun read filled with entertaining characters who have the potential to transcend the cozy mystery formula in future volumes."—Publishers

"The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters—and donut recipes!" —Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award–winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries

"Jessica Beck's debut mystery, Glazed Murder, is a yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!"—Tamar Myers, author of Death of a Rug Lord and The Cane Mutiny

"A clever plotted cozy mystery with a wonderful small Southern town…Fatally Frosted is a great follow-up to Glazed Murder. Suzanne is a great heroine, Ms. Beck has a sure-fire winner!"—Fresh Fiction

"A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town."—Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews

"Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. Sinister Sprinkles will keep you guessing until the very end." ―The Mystery Librarian