Summary of Goodbye Cruller World, by Ginger Bolton

Dive into the delightful chaos of 'Goodbye Cruller World', where donuts meet mystery and humor in the charming town of Frosty Creek.

Welcome to the deliciously chaotic world of Goodbye Cruller World, where the coffee is hot, the donuts are fresh, and the small-town drama is just as sweet as the pastries served up at the local café! If you thought munching on donuts was only a light-hearted affair, think again-Ginger Bolton serves up a murder mystery that is anything but bland.

In this delightful romp, we follow our main character, the oh-so-inventive Deputy Donut, aka Claire, who has a passion for both pastries and police work. Now, if you've ever wished to combine your hobby of tasting donuts with solving crimes, this book will make you ponder your life choices! Claire has it all-an adorable donut shop, a nose for trouble, and, of course, local police authority.

Things heat up when a special guest arrives in the quaint town of Frosty Creek. Spoiler alert: This is not just an ordinary guest. Nope, it's the diva of the donut world, a celebrity chef known for her kooky flavors and penchant for drama. Naturally, when she turns up dead, it's not long before our donut-slinging heroine finds herself digging into the sweet-and sometimes toxic-relationships that exist in her little village.

Woven throughout the story are charming subplots involving Claire's quirky friends, her attempts at balancing her donut shop with the demands of the police department, and hilarious encounters that showcase the absurdities of small-town life. Seriously, you'd think running a donut shop would be simple, but Claire is faced with sabotage, secrets, and an overflowing supply of suspicious customers all keen on or maybe crooked enough to swipe her recipes!

As Claire delves deeper into the sticky situation, she encounters everyone from local couch potatoes to secretly ambitious bakers. Each character is a flavorful ingredient in this mystery pie-some sweet, some nutty, and others downright sour. Just when you think you've figured out the culprit (trust me, you won't), Bolton throws in a twist like a surprise gooey filling in a cruller!

Now, let's be clear: This isn't just about the who-done-it-it's about the heartwarming moments, the mouthwatering descriptions of baked goods that will leave you craving a donut or two (or a dozen), and Claire's determination to bring justice to her community. Oh, and let's not forget the delightful banter that helps lighten the mood even when a murder is the main course.

So, lace up your detective shoes, grab a coffee, and prepare to enjoy not just the mystery but also the camaraderie that comes with life in Frosty Creek. If you can survive the ticking clock in the kitchen alongside some truly scrumptious donuts, you might just be the perfect sleuth for the day!

In conclusion, Goodbye Cruller World presents a bubbling pot of doughy decadence and crime that is equal parts mystery and comedy. Just remember: life is short-so if someone hands you a donut, make sure to grab it before it disappears... like the bodies in this book!

Maddie Page

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