When Toni’s beloved—and eccentric—grandma Ruth is arrested for the murder of her archenemy, Lois Striker, it’s time for a senior moment of truth. Telltale tracks from a scooter like the one Grandma Ruth rides lead the police to suspect the outspoken oldster, but Toni knows her grandmother wouldn’t burn a cookie, let alone extinguish a life.
In fact, the case has Grandma more revved up than her infamous scooter. A former investigative journalist, she decides to solve the murder herself—with help from Toni—by digging up long-buried town secrets. But as Grandma scoots in where others fear to tread, Toni needs to make sure she not only stays out of jail but out of harm’s way…[summary via Amazon]
Having been diagnosed with Celiacs disease many years ago, I leaped on the first book in the Baker's Treat Mysteries, Gluten for Punishment, when it first came out. A mystery series that featured a gluten free bakery is my idea of heaven! Especially as it also included gluten free recipes!!
I was in need of another trip to Oiltop, Kansas, and dove into the second book in the series, Murder Gone A-Rye. It was every bit as delightful and enjoyable as the first book.
In Murder Gone A-Rye, Toni is trying to keep her Grandma Ruth out of jail, when she becomes a suspect in the murder of her archenemy, Lois Striker. Toni's grandmother is not the sweet, old lady variety. No she's the feisty, hellion on a scooter type and Toni has her hands full stopping Ruth, along with her Aunt Phyllis, investigating the crime and getting arrested again!
I love Grandma Ruth and all of Toni's family. They are a big, loud, fun family and there is never a dull moment!! For me, Toni's family absolutely makes this series. Grandma Ruth is a laugh a minute, and the kind of awesome grandmother you wish you had. She is eager to discover long-buried secrets and she's not afraid to get into trouble, or arrested either!! With Ruth at the helm of the mystery, it was never dull - not even for a second.
In my opinion, Murder Gone A-Rye was even better than the first book. The characters are fantastic, the mystery itself was intriguing, as it involved a long-ago murder, and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to pick up the third book in the series, Flourless to Stop Him.
Purchase Murder Gone A-Rye from Amazon.
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