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Donut Hole Mystery #48
Blueberry Spangled Murder
Heather is all set for a relaxing Memorial Day with her friends and Stars and Stripes Donuts, but an exploding grill has other plans for her. Heather has to figure out if the explosion was truly accidental or if a cold-blooded murderer is to blame.
When she learns that the victim was planning on changing his will after the holiday weekend, she is convinced it was murder. But why would someone choose such a fiery way to kill? With her bestie Amy at her side, Heather starts looking for motives.
Join Heather as she searches for answers to this explosive case!
When she learns that the victim was planning on changing his will after the holiday weekend, she is convinced it was murder. But why would someone choose such a fiery way to kill? With her bestie Amy at her side, Heather starts looking for motives.
Join Heather as she searches for answers to this explosive case!
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219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2017
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June 24, 2017
An easy, quick read with a simple mystery, the first I've read in the series. (I know, way out of order considering this the 48th installment, but cover was both compelling and needed for a challenge!) Lots of places where commas were missing. Came across other editing issues, as well. A decent read, however.
May 30, 2017
Blueberry Spangled Murder is the 48th installment in Susan Gillard’s Donut Hole Cozy Mystery series. This is an easy, fun, clean read. The author indicates that this book is typo free with no grammar issues; however, errors are present and proofing rather than relying on spell check should be employed.
Heather and Ryan are hosting a Memorial Day BBQ for their friends when Ryan is called away to investigate an explosion and death. The victim is Ed Templeton, a scientist, who enjoyed inventing things and making improvements to his grill. Ryan, Heather ad Amy work together to try to determine if the grilling accident caused the explosion and his subsequent death, it was a mechanical issue, or if someone altered it to murder him.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Heather and Ryan are hosting a Memorial Day BBQ for their friends when Ryan is called away to investigate an explosion and death. The victim is Ed Templeton, a scientist, who enjoyed inventing things and making improvements to his grill. Ryan, Heather ad Amy work together to try to determine if the grilling accident caused the explosion and his subsequent death, it was a mechanical issue, or if someone altered it to murder him.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
June 2, 2017
Memorial Day has arrived in Hillside.
Detective Ryan Shepherd has taken off
the day. Heathers Shepherd, his wife,
owner of Donut Delights shop and certified
private investigator, is having a picnic.
Amy Givens, Heather's best friend and
certified private investigator, is bringing
her boyfriend, Jamie. Eva and Lelia along
with Lilly Shepherd, her friend Nicolas, Dave
the dog and Cupcake the cat are all at the
gathering.
Heather has created a Blueberry Spangled
donut for this occasion.
Heather notices a plume of heavy smoke
on the horizon. Turns out a grill exploded and
went up in flames. But there is a casualty....
the chef griller who is owner of the home,
Ed Templeton.
Ed was a scientist who loved to make his own
improvements to the grill.
So now the Shepherd and Amy need to
determine if the exploding grill was accidental
or planned.
Who would want Ed dead???
Creative plot with an interesting, colorful
characters make this a quick, enjoyable read.
This is book # 48 in the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery
series.
I volunteered to read this eBook. Thanks to the
author for the opportunity. My opinion is my o
Detective Ryan Shepherd has taken off
the day. Heathers Shepherd, his wife,
owner of Donut Delights shop and certified
private investigator, is having a picnic.
Amy Givens, Heather's best friend and
certified private investigator, is bringing
her boyfriend, Jamie. Eva and Lelia along
with Lilly Shepherd, her friend Nicolas, Dave
the dog and Cupcake the cat are all at the
gathering.
Heather has created a Blueberry Spangled
donut for this occasion.
Heather notices a plume of heavy smoke
on the horizon. Turns out a grill exploded and
went up in flames. But there is a casualty....
the chef griller who is owner of the home,
Ed Templeton.
Ed was a scientist who loved to make his own
improvements to the grill.
So now the Shepherd and Amy need to
determine if the exploding grill was accidental
or planned.
Who would want Ed dead???
Creative plot with an interesting, colorful
characters make this a quick, enjoyable read.
This is book # 48 in the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery
series.
I volunteered to read this eBook. Thanks to the
author for the opportunity. My opinion is my o
May 31, 2017
Heather has created a Stars and Stripes donut this year for Memorial Day and it sure sounds scrumptious! She and her husband have both decided to take Memorial Day off and spend it with family. Yeah, right. Kudos to Susan Gillard for coming up with such a unique way to kill someone. Heather and her bestie, Amy, are called in to assist the police department. I like seeing how much Heather and Amy have grown into their jobs and now keep the police better informed. Thanks for such a wonderful book to read. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
June 10, 2017
I thought this was just an okay book. It took me a while to get into it and I didn't think the mystery was all that great. There were definitely a lot of editing issues but I think that was because the book was kind of rushed for the holiday, Memorial Day. I can't wait to read the next book but I wish there was some kind of consistencies between the books. I'm trying to figure out why James is still feeling uneasy with Heather and Ryan. It just seems like something that was happening from 10 books ago but it's still bothering him now. Hopefully the next book will be better because this just was kind of a bore and I struggled to get through it.
September 24, 2017
This is the 48th in the series. In this one Heather and her family are having a cookout and they see see a flash of light and then smoke. They thought it might be something for them . It turns out that Ryan is called in and then he calls in Heather and Amy.
This is something new they think. An explosion of a grill. Not long before they see it is really the same old thing. They figure it out and it surprised me. Love this series.
This is something new they think. An explosion of a grill. Not long before they see it is really the same old thing. They figure it out and it surprised me. Love this series.
April 17, 2019
A special donut to have for the Memorial Day. They have been filling orders ahead so they all could enjoy the day. Heather will have husband Ryan , with family and friends for the day. Seeing smoke, and then hearing the sirens, and knew it wasn’t from firecrackers. A malfunctioning grill, Ed a scientist, loved to tinker with it, and invent things. But, why murder.This murder was more involved with an investigation, and well done. Another in series to enjoy.
May 30, 2017
Heather is enjoying her Memorial Day with friends and family.
Ryan gets a phone call of a grill exploding and someone was killed. Accident or murder!?
Heather and Amy are back investigating. Would one of the victims family want him dead or is it someone else.
Suspects, donuts and always interesting with Heather and friends.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Ryan gets a phone call of a grill exploding and someone was killed. Accident or murder!?
Heather and Amy are back investigating. Would one of the victims family want him dead or is it someone else.
Suspects, donuts and always interesting with Heather and friends.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
May 31, 2017
Another great story by Susan Gillard. Heather, Ryan, Lilly and the rest of the gang are ready for a holiday weekend when Ryan gets a call from the station. Heather and Amy are called in shortly after and they are off and running on another case.
The adventures of Heather, Amy, Ryan and the gang are still fun to read even after so many books. Can't wait for the next one.
The adventures of Heather, Amy, Ryan and the gang are still fun to read even after so many books. Can't wait for the next one.
June 18, 2017
Heather, Ryan and friends have plans for a holiday cookout, but when a neighbor's grill explodes they quickly find themselves in the midst of another murder investigation.
All your favorite characters return as this long running series continues. If you're looking for a clean, quick read with some interesting characters, the Donut Hole series fits the bill.
All your favorite characters return as this long running series continues. If you're looking for a clean, quick read with some interesting characters, the Donut Hole series fits the bill.
June 2, 2017
Very goodread.
The plot is surprising and the characters well defined. Murder doesn't stop Heather and Amy from having a good family day. A very unusual type of murder, a yummy new donut and a good cast of characters make to a good read. Looking forward to the next story.
The plot is surprising and the characters well defined. Murder doesn't stop Heather and Amy from having a good family day. A very unusual type of murder, a yummy new donut and a good cast of characters make to a good read. Looking forward to the next story.
June 5, 2017
Mysteries and donuts rock
You never know what Heather and Amy will get into or come up with. The mysteries and donuts get better and better with each book. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
You never know what Heather and Amy will get into or come up with. The mysteries and donuts get better and better with each book. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
June 8, 2017
Typo Free?
Typo Free it isn't so I suggest getting another editor if this one told you there were no errors!!!
Good story as usual!
Typo Free it isn't so I suggest getting another editor if this one told you there were no errors!!!
Good story as usual!
June 13, 2017
Great read
I love Susan Gillards books 48 and still great . if you love a great cozy with characters you will love than you need to read these books
I love Susan Gillards books 48 and still great . if you love a great cozy with characters you will love than you need to read these books
June 9, 2018
Better than expected
A good cozy mystery with some substance. The murder weapon was an interesting twist. I look forward to reading more of Ms Gillards books
A good cozy mystery with some substance. The murder weapon was an interesting twist. I look forward to reading more of Ms Gillards books
September 20, 2017
I enjoyed the book, however, as with out a confession this case wouldn't have been solved. Everything is circumstantial and there is no proof to point the finger at any one. I really don't like books like this because with out the confession it would have never gone to court. I know there are cases like that in the real world, but it bothers me.
We got to see the other characters more in this book which was nice. Though there wasn't much character development in this book, I still love seeing the ever expanding characters in this book.
Overall,it was a fine book. Just could have been a bit better.
We got to see the other characters more in this book which was nice. Though there wasn't much character development in this book, I still love seeing the ever expanding characters in this book.
Overall,it was a fine book. Just could have been a bit better.
July 12, 2018
this kind of books do not suit me well.
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