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The Case of the Caramelized Corpse

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A very short story from five-time LEFTY Award Finalist for Best Humorous Mystery

To Detective Shelly Reynolds, autumn means trees bursting with bright color and the local apple farm bakeries bursting with delectable pastries. Not to mention her favorite treat of all – fresh caramel apples.
But after viewing the sticky remains of the caramel-coated corpse of Hans Alder, the owner of Happy Apple Farm, Shelly isn’t sure she’ll ever eat a caramel apple again.
Enjoy this short story which takes place in the California Gold Country as a team of detectives works to discover a cunning killer.

AUTUMN DESSERT RECIPES INCLUDED

27 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 11, 2016

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About the author

Cindy Sample

27 books204 followers
Cindy Sample is a former corporate CEO who decided plotting murder was more fun than plodding through paperwork. After one too many mergers,she retired to write her national bestselling and award-winning Laurel McKay Humorous mystery series set in the California Gold Country. Spindrift Cove Mysteries, her newest series, is set in Washington State, featuring Sierra Sullivan, a former cruise director.

Cindy is a five-time LEFTY Award finalist for best humorous mystery and a two-time SILVER FALCHION Award finalist for best traditional mystery. She is a past president of the Sacramento chapter of Sisters in Crime and has served on the boards of the Sacramento Opera and YWCA. Visit her website at www.cindysamplebooks.com

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1,785 reviews42 followers
October 20, 2018
Quick read

Good, quick read. They found the killer, quickly. Also, several food items, how to make them, at the end. Sweet!
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2,794 reviews17 followers
October 21, 2021
Good Short Mystery

This was a very quick read. It was free, so cannot beat that. It would help if the reader has already read some books in the series. The book has virtually no character development, so it is assumed you are already familiar with the characters. Nice, quick diversion if you are reading during a lunch break or waiting on a doctor appointment.
128 reviews4 followers
October 25, 2021
A very short cozy mystery

I didn't care much for this book. It is so short that it doesn't give you much time to get excited and try to figure out the murderer. It doesn't really have closure. It just kinda leaves you hanging. I love all of the books by Cindy Sample that I have read, but this one doesn't seem to be one of her books.
157 reviews7 followers
October 13, 2018
The Case Of The Caramelized Corpse

This was a great,short cozy mystery. It takes place at an apple farm during the peak of harvest season. Plenty of sweets and a dead body. Good detective work. I recommend this book especially if you have a wait time. You can read it very quickly.
1,491 reviews15 followers
October 13, 2018
Novella with Detective Shelley Reynolds investigating a murder at Happy Apple Farm where the owner was murdered and smothered with caramel. Well written and wrapped up in a few chapters. Very enjoyable although this could have been stretched out into a proper book. Clever detecting, recommended!
101 reviews1 follower
October 15, 2018
Short and sweet , light weight.

Would like to see more challenging characters, more descriptions describing
the details of the location. Describe the type of day it is, what about the smells of the orchard?
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1,882 reviews27 followers
October 20, 2018
Yummy treats

This is a quick one sitting read. It has the feel of fall and a the cozy mystery was entertaining. I so want to be a red hat lady! The description makes me want to visit this apple farm. Good reading.
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1,146 reviews
November 7, 2018
Fast and fun

It's a busy time of year and this little mystery helps step up your reading game. No need to get stuck in heavy mystery when you can sink your teeth into this fun who done it
263 reviews1 follower
September 25, 2023
The owner of the Happy apple farm is found covered from head to toe in hot delectable caramel - very much to his peril.

Interesting, how a chance encounter with the "Red hat club", gives a clue to solving the murder.
111 reviews
October 12, 2018
Very Nice

A very short but complete story. Cindy Sample covered everything. Plus all those recipes. This is my first book by this author. Look forward to more.
770 reviews
October 19, 2018
Short n sweet

A good short murder mystery. Loved it.

I loved the part about a bear discovering the body. It was an interesting ending.
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39 reviews
October 23, 2018
Caramelised Corpse

This story is very short and simple, I would have liked some more detail and twists etc. The recipes in the back look interesting though.
527 reviews1 follower
November 3, 2018
Quick Read

This is a very quick read but we'll plotted out cozy murder mystery. Enough clues, some quirky characters, interesting murder method.
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454 reviews6 followers
December 27, 2018
Too short.

Especially for a police mystery, there were little details. Lots of stuff didn’t line up with what the police found. The ending was too manufactured .
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2,351 reviews79 followers
January 8, 2024
This is a 2.25 🌟 read rounded ⬇️ to 2 🌟.

'Nuf said ......
Profile Image for Katie Chapman.
548 reviews2 followers
November 25, 2016
Too Dang Short

Cindy Sample never fails to entertain readers with action packed stories and plenty of plot twists. This one is fun and F R E E but too dang short. Can't wait for Cindy's next.
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21 reviews9 followers
January 22, 2017
The Case of the Caramelized Corpse was a pure delight, charming, entertaining, and well-written. My hope is Cindy Sample will consider writing more short stories in the future. She has the talent!
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