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Fatally Flaky (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #15)
Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz encounters bridezilla--and murder--in another delectable novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Revenge, Dark Tort, and Double Shot
Cynics say getting married is a death wish. . . .
It's been a long, rainy summer for Goldy Schulz, who is engaged in planning wedding receptions for what seems to be all of Aspen Meadow. It's bad en...more
Cynics say getting married is a death wish. . . .
It's been a long, rainy summer for Goldy Schulz, who is engaged in planning wedding receptions for what seems to be all of Aspen Meadow. It's bad en...more
Hardcover, 323 pages
Published
April 7th 2009
by William Morrow
(first published 2009)
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“To Carolyn Marino – with deep gratitude for excellent editing and for possessing a kind heart and a light touch”
I cannot vouch for Ms. Marino’s “kind heart”, but her “light touch” is certainly in evidence. A sample paragraph (emphasis mine):
“Because Father Pete says there are letters from the diocesan office he can’t find in the church files, and was wondering if I could go help him try to figure out how the new secretary’s mind works. Since I recommended that he hire this woman, it’s all my fa...more
I cannot vouch for Ms. Marino’s “kind heart”, but her “light touch” is certainly in evidence. A sample paragraph (emphasis mine):
“Because Father Pete says there are letters from the diocesan office he can’t find in the church files, and was wondering if I could go help him try to figure out how the new secretary’s mind works. Since I recommended that he hire this woman, it’s all my fa...more
This series is on-going and I've read every entry.
Goldy is a caterer that keeps finding corpses. The corpses range from those she never knew to very personal, giving this series a bit broader latitude than some series.
Goldy had an abusive husband, past tense from the start of the series. Diane handles this well, as it is not a social statement, a cry for sympathy, or otherwise dark. Normally, this would have stopped me from reading it, as hearing these things make me very angry and want to go el...more
Goldy is a caterer that keeps finding corpses. The corpses range from those she never knew to very personal, giving this series a bit broader latitude than some series.
Goldy had an abusive husband, past tense from the start of the series. Diane handles this well, as it is not a social statement, a cry for sympathy, or otherwise dark. Normally, this would have stopped me from reading it, as hearing these things make me very angry and want to go el...more
After reading the first couple of chapters of this book I found myself wondering why I ordered it! I haven't particularly liked any of the last 3 before this and recall saying I wouldn't buy anymore of them last year. I guess I'm a creature of habit and when I see this author's name, it goes in my online shopping cart. Well, after this one, NO more!! Though Diane is a lovely lady and very personable, she seems to be phoning these in now. I think I was supposed to develop a deep affection for Unc...more
Did it! Finally finished this series (at least what is out so far). I'm looking forward to trying two of the recipes but I must admit I am not looking forward to the next installment (if there is one). I hate to say it but I'm getting sick of Goldy. I find her character irritating. She seems to have very little regard for her husband's job. Also, with her getting hit on the head so much I really think she needs a brain scan
Found this a little tedious, but because the characters are "old friends" and I like the recipes, I stuck with it. Not one of the better ones in the series.
This series is getting kind of like The Cat Who stories. All starting to run together, but still I can't help reading either series. I don't care much about Archie and think it's about time he starts thinking of someone other than himself.
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Yes, I am addicted to Diane Mott Davidson, even though the plots are thin, the writing confusing, the motivations unreadable, the characters unbelievable, and each chapter utterly predictable. You get to read about cooking and good food! Every book comes with recipes! If only she was a good writer, these would be perfect books! Or maybe if P.D. James would incorporate cooking and recipes in HER books, i would be able to read the perfect book.
Here is an example: the main character, Goldy, arrives...more
Here is an example: the main character, Goldy, arrives...more
Although the recipes in this 15th book didn't interest me, I enjoyed the story for the nostalgia. It's always nice to revisit characters you've enjoyed for years.
I love Goldy, her cop hubby Tom, and her patient son, Arch. I like her best friends Marla and Julian.
Unfortunately, both the recipes and the storylines are getting old.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good formula novel. I enjoy Evanovich, Nora Roberts, and Iris Johansen....and I'm a fan of more formula mystery series than I can count...but...more
I love Goldy, her cop hubby Tom, and her patient son, Arch. I like her best friends Marla and Julian.
Unfortunately, both the recipes and the storylines are getting old.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good formula novel. I enjoy Evanovich, Nora Roberts, and Iris Johansen....and I'm a fan of more formula mystery series than I can count...but...more
Good 11/11 morning to you! Happy Veterans Day, with a huge thanks going out to the troops that keep the good ol' USA a safe place to live.
So, I seem to get on "kicks" with certain authors (if you follow the blog, you're probably saying 'No kidding' right about now) and I'm on a Diane Mott Davidson kick at present. I think I like her because I am the worst cook ever, and since her main character is a caterer, Mott's books are like gazing into a wonderland of all things foreign and scrumptuous. I...more
So, I seem to get on "kicks" with certain authors (if you follow the blog, you're probably saying 'No kidding' right about now) and I'm on a Diane Mott Davidson kick at present. I think I like her because I am the worst cook ever, and since her main character is a caterer, Mott's books are like gazing into a wonderland of all things foreign and scrumptuous. I...more
OK, after fifteen times around the block, I have to admit I'm getting a little tired of Goldy withholding evidence, breaking the law, obstructing Tom's investigations, and making stupid decisions about her own safety. I really, really understand that she has to, or there isn't much story, but the device is wearing a little thin for me. Of course, I *have* read all fifteen books, and no one was forcing me to, so there you go!
I've read all the books because I like reading about the cooking and th...more
I've read all the books because I like reading about the cooking and th...more
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This was actually a much more thought-out and carefully edited book than those in recent years from Mott Davidson. For a while there, I was wondering why I rushed to get the latest Goldy mystery as soon as it hit the shelves, as recent volumes were sorely disappointing. But this volume in the series has a lot of what fans love most -- cooking, a solid mystery, and quirky characters (Marla, Julian, Arch, Tom, and even Sergeant Boyd).
The thing that bothered me most was the sudden appearance of Go...more
The thing that bothered me most was the sudden appearance of Go...more
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If you are a follower of Goldie Schulz, caterer extraordinaire, you will not be disappointed with # 15 in the series. I had read several of the early books in the series although, I must say that I that I realized I had fallen quite behind in the series when I saw this was #15.. I listened to this as an audiobook, and had read all the others. I have to first say the reader, Barbara Rosenblat, is a jewel. She does wonderful contrasting voices for all the characters. This is a series of mysteries...more
Goldy claims it's bridezilla Billie who is flaky, but once again, Goldy tampers with evidence and does some really stupid things in the safety department while trying to work through her grief at the death of her godfather Jack, who was murdered trying to discover the murderer of his best friend Doc Finn. I like these books because they're pretty light reading. Actually, I tend to listen to them on audio in the car rather than read them. They don't distract me too much from driving except when I...more
I surprised myself with finding this minor editing mistake about Jack's door. Compare page 9: "Jack opened his newly sculpted oak door - one of the things he'd actually managed to get subcontracted and completed since he'd been here." to page 62 "Jack's tone was grateful as he opened his massive door, a large sculpted oak number that he had picked up at a salvage yard."
It's been a while since I've read a DMD book, and while reading this I realized my reading tastes have changed. Used to love DM...more
It's been a while since I've read a DMD book, and while reading this I realized my reading tastes have changed. Used to love DM...more
There are some book characters who grow so familiar and well-loved that reading a new book about them is like visiting a friend who lives far away and can only visit once every couple of years or so. Goldy Bear has become one of those characters for me. I feel like I've known her forever. I've cringed through her son's angry teen years, celebrated her falling in love again, and stood by her side when her ex-husband died. Now she's returned after being gone a long time and we had a nice, intimate...more
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I had taken a long break from this cozy series, but was easily able to pick it right back up. It was nice to revisit Goldy, Tom, Arch (though briefly), Marla and crew. There were some timing inconsistencies that were a tad distracting - a shower, yoga, brewing 8 shots of espresso and sitting down to read through some things while drinking 4 of those shots of espresso all in 15 minutes? All at 5am when you are moving at your very speediest?
The Kindle formatting was a bit annoying. I've seen worse...more
The Kindle formatting was a bit annoying. I've seen worse...more
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I have just finished reading, in sequence, all the Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries that are available on Kindle. (The latest title is "Currently Under Review" at Amazon and not available). Out of the 15 books in the series that I have read there were only two that I thought were not as good as the others. For the series as a whole, I rate them 5 stars. I found the characters fun to follow although a few characters were a little flat. Arch is always difficult; Marla is always extravagant but loyal....more
This is just the kind of murder mystery I like: a light, easy read; interesting characters and plot twists; and nothing at all disturbing or unsettling. A very enjoyable book.
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This series is wildly popular, and I've had them recommended to me many times, as I'm a foodie. The heroine, Goldy (or Miss G, or Gertie Girl --annoying terms of affection, in my opinion) is a caterer, so there's a lot about food. She includes recipes at the back of the book, and they sound really good. However, in the body of the book, there is a bit too much detail about making them. It's sufficient to include something like, "The frittata was beautifully browned, and we all sank our hungry so...more
I think Ms. Davidson may just be tired of this series. Perfunctory and blah.
The one thing that really bugged me about this book was that Goldy and Tom's relationship at times seemed more parental than a partnership, like when Goldy does something she shouldn't and feels guilty and knows she'll get in trouble.
Another thing that really bothered me is the fact that Goldy hides evidence in a murder case, but hey! it's okay because she solves the case. I think in real life that she'd get in major trouble for that, and of course there is the possibility of the evidence not be...more
Another thing that really bothered me is the fact that Goldy hides evidence in a murder case, but hey! it's okay because she solves the case. I think in real life that she'd get in major trouble for that, and of course there is the possibility of the evidence not be...more
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I would agree with my husband's assessment of this book vis-a-vis the series as a whole--that there has been no deterioration. It has been solidly light reading. I do think that this is a series where it is exceedingly easy to figure out who the bad guy is--maybe not exactly why he or she is the bad guy, but who it is--and if that is important to you, then this is a great series. It also has become increasingly sophisticated in the ins and outs of what it takes to be a successful caterer, and th...more
i was very disappointed in this book. This has been one of my favorite murder mystery series and i have always looked forward to more adventures with Goldie. This book dragggggggggged and dragggggggged.
There were long lead ups to murders and Goldie and Diane both seemed off their games. Goldie usually catches bits of clues and the reader and Goldie are able to piece together the puzzle in a timely and orderly manner. not this time. by the time the murderer and the reason for the murder were disc...more
There were long lead ups to murders and Goldie and Diane both seemed off their games. Goldie usually catches bits of clues and the reader and Goldie are able to piece together the puzzle in a timely and orderly manner. not this time. by the time the murderer and the reason for the murder were disc...more
It's been a while since I've read this series; this is the newest. I enjoyed a pleasant weekend visiting with Gold Schultz. In this installment, Goldy is catering the wedding of a bridezilla extraordinaire. Her godfather Jack (who I don't remember from any of the other books in the series)and his best friend are mixed up in something odd, and Goldy gets involved. Archie and Tom, and even Marla, are only peripherally involved in this adventure, which is too bad. I have to admit, that these books...more
I think Ms. Davidson has finally jumped the shark. Not only does this book appear to have been written sloppily and hastily, but it is repetitious (apparently to fill up the requisite number of pages, as her plot is rather thin as well) and, well, just plain silly--more than her previous efforts. Some of her earlier books were fun to read, but I think she has fallen into the same trap that James Patterson appears to have succumbed to. That is, the pressure to produce and make some more money, ev...more
My mom gave me this book as a birthday present (she said it looked like a book that I would like but I suspect she wanted to read it herself). This is the only book of this series that I have read and having said that I found that it was easy to understand what was going on and I don't feel like I missed out on anything.
Goldy Schulz is a character that is easy to relate to and is very likeable. I found myself thinking the same thoughts as her (especially about how annoying Billie Attenborough wa...more
Goldy Schulz is a character that is easy to relate to and is very likeable. I found myself thinking the same thoughts as her (especially about how annoying Billie Attenborough wa...more
Another Goldy Schultz mystery, full of very yummy recipes. This was not my favorite in the series, I preferred the earlier ones when she and Tom were getting to know one another. Still, readable and fun for what it is. I would like to know Goldy and that is the best thing ever to say about any character! She is real, I just love Marla for the fun she brings, Julian needs to give up his job at the Bistro and open his own place with a partner, maybe Marla backing him, in Aspen Meadow. Yolanda woul...more
Cozy mysteries rank below even contemporary romances in my great ranking of genres. So, what do I do? I join a book club that apparently reads a lot of cozy mysteries. *sigh* Oh well. At least this series has lots of interesting food making in it because Goldy’s a caterer.
The story is slow and boring. The mystery is trite. The characters' relationships aren’t interesting. Billie the Bridezilla is so outlandish that she’s implausible. On top of all that loveliness, there are tons of continuity p...more
The story is slow and boring. The mystery is trite. The characters' relationships aren’t interesting. Billie the Bridezilla is so outlandish that she’s implausible. On top of all that loveliness, there are tons of continuity p...more
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New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson wrote three novels before one was accepted for publication—when she was 41. She has since written 14 more mysteries, all featuring Goldy the caterer. In addition, she has written short stories and poetry for various publications. Davidson has won the Anthony Award from Bouchercon, and has been nominated for the Agatha, another Anthony, and the...more
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