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Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #41
Oregano Meatball Murder
Keep on trucking takes on a whole new meaning…
When there’s a body in the truck.
Pizzeria owner and amateur sleuth, Eleanora Ward, has had more than enough of the grey skies and frigid temperatures of winter. Her small town of Kittiport, Maine, has been buried in blankets of snow for far too long, and Ellie is on a restless hunt for something to do, that will take her mind off of the cold.
Ellie gets more than she bargained for, when she inexplicably finds a body in her husband, Russell’s truck one icy morning. Swept up in the midst of a confusing and confounding murder case, she finds more questions than answers, but refuses to give up. With Russell’s job on the line, the clock is ticking, and Ellie knows that she has to solve the case before it’s too late.
When there’s a body in the truck.
Pizzeria owner and amateur sleuth, Eleanora Ward, has had more than enough of the grey skies and frigid temperatures of winter. Her small town of Kittiport, Maine, has been buried in blankets of snow for far too long, and Ellie is on a restless hunt for something to do, that will take her mind off of the cold.
Ellie gets more than she bargained for, when she inexplicably finds a body in her husband, Russell’s truck one icy morning. Swept up in the midst of a confusing and confounding murder case, she finds more questions than answers, but refuses to give up. With Russell’s job on the line, the clock is ticking, and Ellie knows that she has to solve the case before it’s too late.
- GenresCozy Mystery
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2020
About the author
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 - 14 of 14 reviews
January 16, 2025
Entertaining mystery listening 👮👩🍳
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 41 of 48
There is an ice storm and Ellie is cleaning Russell's truck when she finds a dead mans body. Russell is having to stay away from the station. They uncover the truth leading to the arrest.
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 41 of 48
There is an ice storm and Ellie is cleaning Russell's truck when she finds a dead mans body. Russell is having to stay away from the station. They uncover the truth leading to the arrest.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationship adventure mystery novels 🕵💏 2025 👛👀
June 1, 2020
Another fun loving pizza cozy mystery.
April 13, 2020
Ellie and Russell are enjoying a nice breakfast and it's time for her to go to work. She goes out to warm up the car and finds a dead body in Russell's truck. He is put on suspension while he he his a suspect. She is trying to stay out of the investigation but clues keep coming to her. With Shannon's help she does end up solving the murder and clearing Russell's name
July 9, 2020
Great book again!!!!
10++++ stars!!!!
Sheriff Russell Ward got mixed up in something he didn't know about, but with the help of his deputy Liam and Ellie they got the story and didn't arrest the wrong person. You won't be disappointed!!!!
This series is excellent in my book and can't wait to read the next book.
10++++ stars!!!!
Sheriff Russell Ward got mixed up in something he didn't know about, but with the help of his deputy Liam and Ellie they got the story and didn't arrest the wrong person. You won't be disappointed!!!!
This series is excellent in my book and can't wait to read the next book.
August 23, 2024
New author to me and wow, apparently a huge backlist to look into! :)
This was an easy read. Even though this is my first time reading a book from this series and this being #41, I was not lost so that's kudos to the author!
My one little niggle was that Ellie should have said something about that man, I KNEW IT. Lol
This was an easy read. Even though this is my first time reading a book from this series and this being #41, I was not lost so that's kudos to the author!
My one little niggle was that Ellie should have said something about that man, I KNEW IT. Lol
April 3, 2020
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Another charming read that will have craving for pizza and murder. Ellie will be kept busy with another murder as a body is found in a truck.
You can never have enough of the series.
Another charming read that will have craving for pizza and murder. Ellie will be kept busy with another murder as a body is found in a truck.
You can never have enough of the series.
March 3, 2024
Great series
I really enjoy visiting Papa Pacelli's. I love Ellie and Russell and their relationship. I really enjoyed the plot and it was fast paced and interesting.
A really good book and great series.
I really enjoy visiting Papa Pacelli's. I love Ellie and Russell and their relationship. I really enjoyed the plot and it was fast paced and interesting.
A really good book and great series.
April 3, 2020
This is a short mystery featuring the owner of a Maine pizzeria and her Sheriff husband. I like the characters and the story was the perfect length for an afternoon
April 3, 2020
Another great book! This time is Russell that is accused of murder after finding a dead body in his vehicle!
April 4, 2020
This is another great book by Patti Benning. Crime hits too close to home in this one and Ellie helps solve the case.
April 6, 2020
Quick, fun read in a well established series. Ellie discovers a dead body in Russell's truck and the tensions fun high as they try to solve this mystery.
April 15, 2020
Oregano Meatball Pizza, yum! Not only is this series one of my favorites but it also makes me crave pizza. The stories are all awesome with great characters. I look forward to reading more.
April 18, 2020
I enjoyed reading this one very much. I love all the characters in this series. I was a bit surprised by who the killer was this time. I look forward to the next adventure.
June 9, 2020
Loved it
So many emotions went through me while reading this. I liked it.. I loved the ending, I was really surprised.
So many emotions went through me while reading this. I liked it.. I loved the ending, I was really surprised.
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