New Release: Coconut Layer Cake Murder

Coconut Layer Cake Murder

A Hannah Swenson Mystery #25

By Joanne Fluke

4⭐⭐⭐⭐

***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  I voluntarily reviewed this book and all opinions are my own. 

Hannah Swenson is back in Coconut Layer Cake Murder (#25). Hannah and her mother visit California to help a friend who is moving back to Lake Eden.  Within a few days Hannah receives a call from her sister telling her to she needs to come home to help Lonnie.  Lonnie is a family friend and police officer in Lake Eden.  He is the prime suspect in a murder and everyone wants Hannah to help solve the case because most of the police officers are not allowed to investigate.  Hannah hurries home and starts her investigation.  How could Lonnie be caught up in a murder case?  Who would want dead?  It's up to Hannah, her family, and friends to help the police department solve the case.

If you want to start this series now and prefer to start at the beginning...Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder is the first book in the series.  Coconut Layer Cake Murder can be read as a standalone but I find it much more enjoyable to start with the first book.  It's up to you.  It's a great book either way.

What I liked....

The relationships are great in this series.  The small town atmosphere where everyone knows everyone.  Hannah has loving family and friends.  The Cookie Jar is a central location where everyone comes to eat and to visit. Joanne Fluke has some really great recipes and this book is full of recipes.  I did not make any recipes from this specific book but I have made recipes from previous books and her cookbook.  My family loved everything.

Will I continue this series....

Obviously I will continue this series and look forward to seeing what will happen to Hannah, Norman, Mike, and everyone else in Lake Eden.

Who would enjoy this cozy mystery series...

This series is great for anyone who likes cozy mysteries based in a bakery. Do you like to bake?  This series is full of delicious recipes.  Do you like books based in the northern states? Lake Eden is in Minnesota.  Do you prefer not to wait for the next book in a series?  Good news...this is the 25th book in this series plus there are some novellas and they are already published.  

More about the author:

You can find more information about Joanne Fluke and her books here.

This is a series I have been reading for years.  Thank you to Kensington Publishing for the opportunity to read and review the latest in one of my favorite cozy mystery series.