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Hannah Starvling Twilight Mystery #3

The Priest Who Ate A Poison Petit Four

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Hannah Starvling, former FBI turned culinary consultant and amateur sleuth, and Hymnal Miles are getting married. But Hannah’s wedding takes a backseat to an unexpected request. The officiating priest, Reverend Whipson, has asked her for a favor. He wants her to look into several questionable deaths at a senior retirement community. Matters are further complicated when it comes to light that all victims share one thing in common. A connection to the Reverends physician granddaughter and her husband. Now, there is a question of whether the doctors were responsible, or if someone is targeting the Reverend himself. Hannah promised to find out who is responsible, and get on with her long awaited wedding and honeymoon. But her clues are limited. There is the odd choice of a petit four for delivery of the poison. The almost specific targeting of the victims. And the revelation of someone’s unexpected past. Her problems, many. Suspects abound. The murderer could be a friend, a relative of the Reverend, ministerial staff, or someone much closer. Plus, she must deal with her ever encroaching family, and local law enforcement. This, while dealing with pre and post wedding drama. Will she solve the case in time? Or will it poison her plans for future happiness?
Now, with the help of her new husband, Hannah must find the answers to two questions:

Who is behind the serial poisoning? And more important …
In the end, why did the priest eat a poison petit four?

First published March 1, 2015

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Kee Patterbee

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Kee Patterbee has worked a secret agent woman (To be honest, she made that one up).

From an early age, writing was a passion. Working to gain post grad degrees in several fields has given her the necessary ability to pursue her dreams to become an author.

Humor and life gives her the experience she needs to take you into crime mysteries you will enjoy. Her books are well thought out and to date , her reviewers say they never figure out the “who-dun-it” until the end.

Kee lives with her husband Joe, three cats (Beckett, Mr. Castle, and Ghostie) and two Yorkies (Zippy and Doodles) in the stranger parts of Georgia.


When not writing, they are in pursuit of roadside attractions, spooky places, chicken wings and the perfect chili cheese dog with slaw and a side of onion rings. It is a joyful pursuit.To be notified when the next releases are coming:

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1,769 reviews24 followers
April 19, 2020
I so enjoyed this mystery full of intreage and humor as well a touch of a budding romance and romance. The caracters are vibrant,cheeky,intelligent and caring for each other as well as those found along the way Kee Patterbee is an amazing storey teller and writer of high caliber that draws you into this mystery with each passing page ,keeping you enthralled with the suspence of who done it and what's coming .I highly recommend any mystery reader to aquier a copy and start enjoying this mystery as much as I have. ☺😮🤔🙄😊Kat
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454 reviews6 followers
March 15, 2019
A little bit here, a little but there.

Wonderful book, Agatha Christie wonderful. Like Madam Christie the clues are given, dug up, or just land in your lap. The pieces are there, but there is still the problem of putting them together, only to discover some are missing. Love the mental gymnastics that make this book such a good read. First ever of the Hannah murder mysteries, but not the last. Thank you Ms Patterbee.
803 reviews1 follower
August 13, 2018
nice cozy mystery only one thing that I didn't like(it just got a little tiresome) all the explanation about each character (tall, slim blonde etc. a little was okay but got tiresome after awhile. It was almost like she was just trying to add words to get to a certain amount. But the story was good and believable.
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1,991 reviews40 followers
June 20, 2017
Well, this was one of the few times I read the last book first. I was intrigued by the characters and their 'quirks.' I found the locations interesting. The crime was a head-scratcher also.

I will definitely go back to read the first two volumes. Hope many more are coming.
35 reviews
March 31, 2018
Keeps you guessing

Getting married and going on a honeymoon has never been more complicated. Hannah and her fiance can't seem to make it through the ceremony and go on the honeymoon.
514 reviews5 followers
August 14, 2018
Kept me guessing

This is no easy, "the butler did it." Enjoyed this who dunnit (although I'd love to get the job of editing for typos and punctuation). 😏
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741 reviews4 followers
October 5, 2018
Wow, great story. I have read a few books in this series and they are all fantastic. I love the characters.
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510 reviews2 followers
March 5, 2017
The Priest Who Ate A Poisoned Petit Four is the first book I've read by Kee Patterbee. It is the third book in her romantic mystery series featuring former FBI agent turned culinary consultant/detective Hannah Starvling.

Patterbee's who-dunnit tale, which can be read as a stand alone book, was quite challenging to solve. The book moves at a steady pace allowing the author ample time to develop both her characters and the plot. The numerous plot twists and turns kept me on my toes three-quarters of the way through the story!
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770 reviews28 followers
July 14, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Hannah and Hym are on the case again, and it's interrupting their wedding and honeymoon... another page turner that I couldn't put down! Can hardly wait for the next one! Please hurry and get it published Kee!
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59 reviews
January 17, 2016
Great all around mystery

Enjoyed this book tremendously. Loved the Variety of characters and having the grandma getting involved really added good comedy. Lots of suspects to eliminate and good intertwining of lives. Ready to read another in this series.
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983 reviews23 followers
December 5, 2019
Diversity...some people rise above it and change their lives. Others wallow in it and look for revenge.
This book brings both, even to the point of easily explainable deaths or are they in fact murder.
A good book by a new author for me. Looking forward to reading more by Kee Patterson.
4,374 reviews28 followers
September 13, 2016
Good

the murders that were made like death of natural causes.the more it's looked at there are more suspects found a surprise ending.
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