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Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #35
A Crunchy Crust of Murder
Sometimes lady luck smiles upon us…
And sometimes she gets us killed.
Popular pizzeria owner, Eleanora Ward, loves her customers, and is a bit worried when a young man comes in, loudly bragging about having won the lottery.
Her worst fears are realized when the man turns up dead, the victim of what looks like a simple car burglary gone wrong.
Convinced that his death was anything but random, Ellie works together with her family, friends and employees to try and unravel the truth about the young man’s untimely demise.
And sometimes she gets us killed.
Popular pizzeria owner, Eleanora Ward, loves her customers, and is a bit worried when a young man comes in, loudly bragging about having won the lottery.
Her worst fears are realized when the man turns up dead, the victim of what looks like a simple car burglary gone wrong.
Convinced that his death was anything but random, Ellie works together with her family, friends and employees to try and unravel the truth about the young man’s untimely demise.
- GenresCozy Mystery
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2019
112 people are currently reading
63 people want to read
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Patti Benning
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When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
July 19, 2019
What an amazing story! This time the guy has a winning lottery ticket and ends up dead. Wonder who did it? Read the story to find out.
June 17, 2019
The author has another winner with this book when a young man holding a winning lottery ticket is murdered. I found this a very enjoyable read and can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series.
January 4, 2025
Entertaining mystery listening 🙂🤔
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 35 of 48.
Ellie is at the pizzeria and hears Pete talk to a friend. The friend is found murdered near the pizzeria. Ellie ends up in the middle of the conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship adventure mystery novels 😗🐶 2025 👒😃
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 35 of 48.
Ellie is at the pizzeria and hears Pete talk to a friend. The friend is found murdered near the pizzeria. Ellie ends up in the middle of the conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship adventure mystery novels 😗🐶 2025 👒😃
November 9, 2020
This is the 35th book in the Papa Pacelli’s Pizzaria series. In this book Ellie meets a young lottery winner at the restaurant just hours before his death while he visited one of her employees. At the same time she met one of the suspects identified by the police. Ellie feels a responsibility to her customer and works to find the killer.
I enjoy this series. The characters are like old friends at this point. This series is enjoyable and easy to read. The plot moves at a steady pace. The books are easy to read in one sitting (if you have a little time). I recommend this book. It could stand alone, though I think the series should be read from the beginning.
I enjoy this series. The characters are like old friends at this point. This series is enjoyable and easy to read. The plot moves at a steady pace. The books are easy to read in one sitting (if you have a little time). I recommend this book. It could stand alone, though I think the series should be read from the beginning.
September 17, 2022
I love this series it is such a quick fun read. This series a friend of Ellies worker wins 20,000 dollars and ends up dead outside the pizzeria. When Ellie's worker is taken in for questioning Ellie starts trying to puzzle things out.
I love Ellie and husband Russell. I have enjoyed their romance and marriage through out the series. What I really love about them is they seem such a normal couple. They not constantly fighting or with a lot of drama they are not trying to jump each others bones every two seconds they are just normal. I love Ellie's grandma and her different pets.
The story line was fast moving, easy to read and though I guessed the murderer the book is so well written I loved readingit.
I love Ellie and husband Russell. I have enjoyed their romance and marriage through out the series. What I really love about them is they seem such a normal couple. They not constantly fighting or with a lot of drama they are not trying to jump each others bones every two seconds they are just normal. I love Ellie's grandma and her different pets.
The story line was fast moving, easy to read and though I guessed the murderer the book is so well written I loved readingit.
June 2, 2022
So many errors! How is it possible these weren't caught when proofreading?? It just baffles me that an author would publish with so many errors. Why has no one else mentioned all the errors since the book has been out for several years?
April 18, 2021
Love
Wonderful story, plot and characters. I love this series. Great series you can read quickly and no cliff hangers. Must read
Wonderful story, plot and characters. I love this series. Great series you can read quickly and no cliff hangers. Must read
June 15, 2019
Another excellent book by Patti Benning. A fresh storyline and familiar characters make this story a page turner.
Ellie’s employee Pete is arrested for the murder of his friend. Ellie is sure he’s innocent and is sure someone else is to blame. She thinks she knows who it is, but she’s wrong!
Ellie’s employee Pete is arrested for the murder of his friend. Ellie is sure he’s innocent and is sure someone else is to blame. She thinks she knows who it is, but she’s wrong!
July 17, 2019
Watch out if you win a lot of money!!!!
10++++ stars!!!!
Ellie and her employees are in a mess just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Some people should be quiet when they win a lot of money, jealousy can be deadly, and being left behind.
You will love this book!!!! Check it out!!!!
10++++ stars!!!!
Ellie and her employees are in a mess just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Some people should be quiet when they win a lot of money, jealousy can be deadly, and being left behind.
You will love this book!!!! Check it out!!!!
June 17, 2019
As always 5 stars
I always watch for the next Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria cozy mystery to come out. I usually read it immediately. I love the characters and the storyline is so good. Thanks Patti!
I always watch for the next Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria cozy mystery to come out. I usually read it immediately. I love the characters and the storyline is so good. Thanks Patti!
June 24, 2019
After a guy is in the pizzeria is found dead after bragging about winning the lottery Ellie is worried for her employees and is hoping the killer is caught soon.
Love this series. Never gets old and love the characters and setting.
Love this series. Never gets old and love the characters and setting.
June 23, 2019
Great read
I enjoyed this book very much. This time I was totally surprised by who the killer was. I thought that the pizza Ellie created in this book sounds delicious. I will have to give it a try.
I enjoyed this book very much. This time I was totally surprised by who the killer was. I thought that the pizza Ellie created in this book sounds delicious. I will have to give it a try.
July 15, 2019
Quick, fun mystery
Sometimes winning the lottery is dangerous. A lottery winner is murdered and Ellie winds up knee deep in the mystery. Can she figure out who the murderer is? And where is the lottery ticket?
Sometimes winning the lottery is dangerous. A lottery winner is murdered and Ellie winds up knee deep in the mystery. Can she figure out who the murderer is? And where is the lottery ticket?
July 25, 2019
Anyone for the Lottery
Lots of possible murder suspects in this story. But I was surprised at who it turned out to be. But you never know. Well written and enjoyed it. Could not put it down.
Lots of possible murder suspects in this story. But I was surprised at who it turned out to be. But you never know. Well written and enjoyed it. Could not put it down.
September 22, 2019
Murder and Pizza
Ellie always finds herself in some interesting situations, and Russell is always there to rescue her. Even though Ellie really doesn't need rescuing. Cannot wait to see what adventures Ellie gets into with Russell.
Ellie always finds herself in some interesting situations, and Russell is always there to rescue her. Even though Ellie really doesn't need rescuing. Cannot wait to see what adventures Ellie gets into with Russell.
June 19, 2019
Great
Great book. I love this series. The stories are short but a murder is solved in each one. Love the characters and the pizzas
Great book. I love this series. The stories are short but a murder is solved in each one. Love the characters and the pizzas
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