Summary of Iced to Death, by Peg Cochran

Uncover the frosty mystery in 'Iced to Death' by Peg Cochran, where gourmet treats meet a chilling body count in a cozy small-town setting.

Welcome to the world of Iced to Death, where the only thing chillier than the weather is the body count! Peg Cochran has crafted a delightful cozy mystery that serves up murder with a side of gourmet treats. So, grab your magnifying glass and a pastry because we're about to dive into this frosty tale!

Our protagonist, Gourmet De-Lite owner, is the whip-smart and resourceful Gourmet De-Lite owner, who is constantly juggling her culinary business and her knack for snooping around crime scenes. In this third outing, our heroine finds herself in the icy grips of mystery when someone's not-so-secret recipe for disaster ends up in the form of a dead body, just to spice things up!

Spoiler alert: let's just say this victim isn't lactose intolerant; he's just plain... dead. The mystery kicks off when our spunky gourmet chef takes a break from crafting delectable dishes to solve a crime-because what's cooking without a side of drama? The scene of the crime is a local ice cream shop that's been serving more than just sundaes and cones. As she investigates, she discovers that the deceased had a few scoops of trouble in his life. Who knew ice cream could be such a killer?

Throughout her investigation, our heroine encounters a colorful cast of characters that ranges from quirky locals to suspicious newcomers, each with their own potential motive for murder. There's nothing like a small town where everyone knows each other's business, making the search for the killer as sweet as a scoop of mint chocolate chip. It seems everyone has something they're hiding, and nothing is as simple as it appears on the surface.

As she digs deeper, our intrepid chef faces various challenges, from dodging icicles (yes, really) to uncovering hidden secrets, all while trying to expand her culinary empire. The whole time, the reader is thrown a cornucopia of red herrings-because who doesn't love a good plot twist, right? And just when you think you have it all figured out, the killer is revealed in a way that could only be described as mind-blowingly delicious.

Now, while Iced to Death might be a lighthearted romp through murder and pastries, it does serve up some serious takes on community and local businesses. Just picture it: a cozy town filled with fierce competitors, family secrets, and the constant melodrama that results from too much sugar and not enough ice cream.

By the end of the tale, as our protagonist unravels the mystery with the grace of a dancer and the skill of a master chef, we're left with a delightful conclusion that ties up all the loose ends-right before the next scoop of chaos arrives!

So, if you're looking for a tasty page-turner that combines humor, intrigue, and a couple of murders for flavor, Iced to Death is your perfect recipe! Just don't forget your ice cream spoon; things might get sticky.

Maddie Page

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