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Slice of Paradise Mystery #0·5
The Cream Pie Alibi
Faith Franklin owns Slice of Paradise. She is also acting as the manager of the apartment complex where she lives. The owner (and regular manager), Mr. Edwards, along with his daughter Laura, and his nephew Nathan are taking a ski vacation in Utah. The apartment building has two new residents, Ana (Tatiana) Monk and her sister Tish (Leticia). Tish suffers from severe allergies and Ana does what she can to care for her. As Faith makes every effort to make them more comfortable, she gains new friends.
The previous tenant, Dean Lomas, who was evicted from the apartment complex was not happy. Mr. Edwards reminded Faith to call the police if he shows up and tries to start trouble.
Faith decides to hold a fund raising event at Slice of Paradise, to help raise money for Tish's treatments. At the event, Faith meets Sal, Ana and Tish’s only brother. During the event, Dean shows up and tries to start an argument. Sal steps in and escorts Dean out the door. When a pipe out front bursts, Sal goes out to help Faith try to stem the flow of water. While holding the pipe, Sal is killed. The Deputy Sheriff, Tyler Valdez focuses on Faith because it happened right out front of her store.
Was Sal really the target or was he just between Faith and the murderer? Who would want to kill such a likeable guy? What is wrong with Tish? Is there a cure for her illness? What can Faith do to help the Deputy Sheriff find the murderer? Will she get any answers?
The previous tenant, Dean Lomas, who was evicted from the apartment complex was not happy. Mr. Edwards reminded Faith to call the police if he shows up and tries to start trouble.
Faith decides to hold a fund raising event at Slice of Paradise, to help raise money for Tish's treatments. At the event, Faith meets Sal, Ana and Tish’s only brother. During the event, Dean shows up and tries to start an argument. Sal steps in and escorts Dean out the door. When a pipe out front bursts, Sal goes out to help Faith try to stem the flow of water. While holding the pipe, Sal is killed. The Deputy Sheriff, Tyler Valdez focuses on Faith because it happened right out front of her store.
Was Sal really the target or was he just between Faith and the murderer? Who would want to kill such a likeable guy? What is wrong with Tish? Is there a cure for her illness? What can Faith do to help the Deputy Sheriff find the murderer? Will she get any answers?
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October 19, 2023
Very light reading. Not very in depth characters. It was ok. But I hope the other books in this series get better
March 21, 2017
Faith Franklin owns Slice of Paradise. She is also acting as the manager of the apartment complex where she lives. The owner (and regular manager), Mr. Edwards, along with his daughter Laura, and his nephew Nathan are taking a ski vacation in Utah.
The apartment building has two new residents, Ana (Tatiana) Monk and her sister Tish (Leticia). Tish suffers from severe allergies and Ana does what she can to care for her. As Faith makes every effort to make them more comfortable, she gains new friends.
The previous tenant, Dean Lomas, who was evicted from the apartment complex was not happy. Mr. Edwards reminded Faith to call the police if he shows up and tries to start trouble.
Faith decides to hold a fund raising event at Slice of Paradise, to hellp raise money for Tish's treatments. At the event, Faith meets Sal, Ana and Tish’s only brother. During the event, Dean shows up and tries to start an argument. Sal steps in and escorts Dean out the door. When a pipe out front bursts, Sal goes out to help Faith try to stem the flow of water. While holding the pipe, Sal is killed. The Deputy Sheriff, Tyler Valdez focuses his attention on Faith because of her proximity to the victim and the fact that it happened right out front of Slice of Paradise.
Was Sal really the target or was he just between Faith and the murderer? Who would want to kill such a likeable guy? What is wrong with Tish? Is there a cure for her illness? What can Faith do to help the Deputy Sheriff find the murderer? Will she get any answers?
Don’t let the number of pages fool you! This is a very involved story, with lots of interesting characters and situations.
I received this book free and chose to do an honest review.
The apartment building has two new residents, Ana (Tatiana) Monk and her sister Tish (Leticia). Tish suffers from severe allergies and Ana does what she can to care for her. As Faith makes every effort to make them more comfortable, she gains new friends.
The previous tenant, Dean Lomas, who was evicted from the apartment complex was not happy. Mr. Edwards reminded Faith to call the police if he shows up and tries to start trouble.
Faith decides to hold a fund raising event at Slice of Paradise, to hellp raise money for Tish's treatments. At the event, Faith meets Sal, Ana and Tish’s only brother. During the event, Dean shows up and tries to start an argument. Sal steps in and escorts Dean out the door. When a pipe out front bursts, Sal goes out to help Faith try to stem the flow of water. While holding the pipe, Sal is killed. The Deputy Sheriff, Tyler Valdez focuses his attention on Faith because of her proximity to the victim and the fact that it happened right out front of Slice of Paradise.
Was Sal really the target or was he just between Faith and the murderer? Who would want to kill such a likeable guy? What is wrong with Tish? Is there a cure for her illness? What can Faith do to help the Deputy Sheriff find the murderer? Will she get any answers?
Don’t let the number of pages fool you! This is a very involved story, with lots of interesting characters and situations.
I received this book free and chose to do an honest review.
May 15, 2024
Faith, the proprietress of Slice of Paradise, experiences a seismic shift in her world with the arrival of Ana (Tatiana) and her sister Tish (Leticia) as new tenants. Tish’s debilitating allergies become a primary concern, and Ana’s devoted care for her sibling adds depth to their dynamic. Through her earnest endeavors to accommodate their needs, Faith finds herself unexpectedly forging new bonds of friendship.
Driven by her determination to assist Tish in her medical treatments, Faith orchestrates a fundraising event at Slice of Paradise. It’s during this gathering that she encounters Sal, Ana and Tish’s brother. However, the festivities are marred by the reappearance of Dean, sparking a confrontation that ends in tragedy. As Sal steps in to defuse the situation, fate intervenes with devastating consequences.
Now thrust into the role of an amateur sleuth, Faith must navigate a complex web of clues to assist Deputy Sheriff Tyler Valdez in unraveling the truth behind the heartbreaking events.
This delightful mystery book offers a whimsical tale brimming with light-hearted themes and a protagonist that many can relate to. While the writing style may not boast the complexity I typically seek in books (very amateurish), it's simplicity that makes it such a pleasant and accessible read.
Driven by her determination to assist Tish in her medical treatments, Faith orchestrates a fundraising event at Slice of Paradise. It’s during this gathering that she encounters Sal, Ana and Tish’s brother. However, the festivities are marred by the reappearance of Dean, sparking a confrontation that ends in tragedy. As Sal steps in to defuse the situation, fate intervenes with devastating consequences.
Now thrust into the role of an amateur sleuth, Faith must navigate a complex web of clues to assist Deputy Sheriff Tyler Valdez in unraveling the truth behind the heartbreaking events.
This delightful mystery book offers a whimsical tale brimming with light-hearted themes and a protagonist that many can relate to. While the writing style may not boast the complexity I typically seek in books (very amateurish), it's simplicity that makes it such a pleasant and accessible read.
October 15, 2023
This was a silly little mystery book filled with light themes and a relatable main character. The writing style isn’t as complex as most books that I prefer to read, but i think that is why it was a good easy read!
January 27, 2024
It’s a nice little prequel novella. If you’re looking for a super short cozy mystery, look no further. I was wrong about who did it but I’m not mad about it. I knew he was guilty of something but I wasn’t expecting her to be the one who actually did it
April 8, 2017
Sorry guys, I guessed ‘the who’ early on – not the why or how, but ‘the who’!!! Maybe it is because I have known some people like that in the past??? The reason I am divulging this information is because guessing who dun it in no way lessened the enjoyment of the story. In fact, it made me hone in on my assumed perp more closely – just to confirm my suspicions. I recommend this book for all mystery readers who are SURE they know who dun it!
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