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Double Shot (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #12)
New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson has taken readers by storm with clever mysteries filled with tantalizing plots and mouthwatering recipes. In her twelfth novel -- her tastiest tale yet -- the ingenious storyteller whips up a rich souffl#233; of murder and mischief.
The governor of Colorado has commuted the prison sentence of Goldy Schulz's ultra-handso
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Published
October 19th 2004
by William Morrow & Company
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I am a big fan of the Goldy Bear catering mysteries, although I must confess it's been a while since I've read one, and she's published two books since I last read her work! In this offering, Goldy is the prime suspect in the murder of her ex-husband, the Jerk, and I for one was cheering, as I was a bit tired of the Jerk showing up in every single book and being such a pain in the rear end.
I thoroughly enjoyed Double Shot, although there was a LOT of death in it, including the death of the town'...more
I thoroughly enjoyed Double Shot, although there was a LOT of death in it, including the death of the town'...more
Sep 08, 2012
Elle Lothlorien
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
mystery lovers, chefs, locals
Recommended to Elle by:
no one, I found it while browsing at the library
Diane Mott Davidson's ongoing mystery series features warm and wacky entrepreneur Goldy Schultz. Goldy, who catches murderers with the same fervent focus she uses to whip up her daily quadruple-shot cappuccinos, runs a home-based catering business in the mythical mountain town of Aspen Grove, Colorado.
A formerly battered wife, and mother of a sulky teenage son, Goldy is truly an inspirational character in modern fiction. This yoga-practicing, espresso chugging caterer is strong (who wouldn't be...more
A formerly battered wife, and mother of a sulky teenage son, Goldy is truly an inspirational character in modern fiction. This yoga-practicing, espresso chugging caterer is strong (who wouldn't be...more
When caterer Goldy Schulz is attacked and her food deliberately spoiled while catering a funeral lunch, she suspects her attacker was her ex-husband, Dr. John Richard Korman, who was recently released from jail. While Goldy is concerned that someone is trying to sabotage her business, she is also worried about her husband, Tom, who has been depressed ever since he lost a case and a guilty defendant was let free. And then there is health inspector Roger Mannis who is making Goldy's life very diff...more
Goldy is on her way to cater a funeral luncheon when she is attacked and then she discovers that her luncheon has been sabotaged. She suspects her ex-husband of attacking her, but by the end of the day the police consider Goldy the main suspect in a murder investigation, and they think she may have set up the attack and sabotage as part of her scheme.
This book provides resolution to the long-standing issue of Goldy's acrimonious relationship with her ex-husband, John Richard Korman. The author d...more
This book provides resolution to the long-standing issue of Goldy's acrimonious relationship with her ex-husband, John Richard Korman. The author d...more
First audiobook I ever got all the way through. Thank you 6 hour car ride to Claremont.
too bad it wasn't a better read.
SPOILERS:
the one thing that I wish I'd picked up on, that was well done and that as someone named Alexandra who tried to go by Sandy for a few months in high school, were the clues pointing to Sandee Blue not being who she said she was. I do wish I'd guessed that, but I was betting on Ted and Ginger instead. That was well done, and probs the only reason this got a 2 instead of a...more
too bad it wasn't a better read.
SPOILERS:
the one thing that I wish I'd picked up on, that was well done and that as someone named Alexandra who tried to go by Sandy for a few months in high school, were the clues pointing to Sandee Blue not being who she said she was. I do wish I'd guessed that, but I was betting on Ted and Ginger instead. That was well done, and probs the only reason this got a 2 instead of a...more
This cozy mystery had me thinking of Jessica Fletcher and Cabot Cove, Maine. Goldy Shulz like Jessica seems to attract trouble and watch out anyone who is around either of them you may be next. The murder rate in Cabot Cove and Aspen Meadow must be astronomical. They are always in the midst of things and they work it all out in the end. Goldy has a family though which plays rather heavily in what happens. Her storyline moves forward where Jessica's is always the same.
Goldy was in fine form in D...more
Goldy was in fine form in D...more
#12 in the Goldy Bear caterer in a Colorado small town mystery series. Goldy again finds herself mixed up with murder while doing catering jobs. This time she is a prime suspect and she works to find out the why and who did the actual murder. As is usual in the series, there are a series of sub plots which contribute towards resolving the mystery.
One does have to suspend belief in this series as with most mystery series because of the way Goldy moves through crime scenes, gets information, and r...more
One does have to suspend belief in this series as with most mystery series because of the way Goldy moves through crime scenes, gets information, and r...more
I have had enough of this. Goldy is all about Goldy and as far as I'm concerned, I would so move out of Aspen Meadows, maybe even the state of Colorado!
She puts everyone she comes into contact with in danger, she has NO regard for her family and friends let alone the police.
I would not like to live where the Police Dept. gives out important info to a caterer yet kick her husband (A cop) off cases. She seems to feel that she is above the law and only SHE can solve the case.
I lost all my pity for...more
She puts everyone she comes into contact with in danger, she has NO regard for her family and friends let alone the police.
I would not like to live where the Police Dept. gives out important info to a caterer yet kick her husband (A cop) off cases. She seems to feel that she is above the law and only SHE can solve the case.
I lost all my pity for...more
Goldy the caterer is back in yet another cookbook mystery; her recipes always sound scrumptious. Dr. John Richard Korman, Goldy’s ex-husband is found murdered and Goldy is framed as the murderer. To add to her concern over these events, her 15-year-old son, Arch blames Goldy for his father’s death and won’t have anything to do with her. Goldy’s husband, Tom, a policeman-detective has been taken off the case and been given leave so that he can help Goldy and Arch. All comes out well, after a case...more
This book read like a soap opera. I didn't appreciate the tone at all. I didn't realize the book was part of series until after I started reading and the frequent--and totally unexplained--references to a back-story made that evident. The characterization seemed a little weak, many of the personalities exaggerated--or sterotyped. I didn't feel like there was a real conclusion in the book; it just . . . ended. There are recipes in the back of the book, but not being the kind of person who loves t...more
Psssh. Desperation drove me to try this series; sometimes I am looking for a light, cuddle-up-by-the-fire type of book that doesn't require the intensive attention of, say, The Pentagon Papers. Well, I found light and fluffy, all right, but this book is light enough for its very premise to blow away with the first breeze. What was I thinking? What kind of air-head (besides me) buys a novel in which the police cannot possibly solve the crime, but hey, the caterer can whip up great food, drop a re...more
I read Dying for Chocolate probably 10 years ago, and this is the first Davidson book I've picked up since then.
I liked the characters, particularly Goldy and Marla, and the mystery itself kept me reading. My eyes glazed over a bit during the extensive cooking descriptions, and there were many times that Goldy turned Exposition Woman, able to dump oodles of information into a single paragraph!
However, like I said, the mystery kept me reading, the recipes look good, and it was a fairly easy rea...more
I liked the characters, particularly Goldy and Marla, and the mystery itself kept me reading. My eyes glazed over a bit during the extensive cooking descriptions, and there were many times that Goldy turned Exposition Woman, able to dump oodles of information into a single paragraph!
However, like I said, the mystery kept me reading, the recipes look good, and it was a fairly easy rea...more
New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson has taken readers by storm with clever mysteries filled with tantalizing plots and mouthwatering recipes. In her twelfth novel — her tastiest tale yet — the ingenious storyteller whips up a rich soufflé of murder and mischief. The governor of Colorado has commuted the prison sentence of Goldy Schulz’s ultra-handsome, ultra-charming, ultra-wealthy, ultra-venal ex-husband, Dr. John Richard Korman, otherwise known to Goldy as the Jerk. He’s rele...more
I've read a lot of these culinary mysteries, complete with delicious sounding recipes that I'm tempted to try, but usually don't. The protagonist, a plucky caterer in a Colorado resort area, runs into all kinds of small town, aristocratic intrigue, but despite being beat up a lot, helps solve the mysteries with the aid of her teenage son, young chef helper, and good friends. Fun with spice (but not very explicit).
In this one, her abusing ex husband is killed--and she ends up one of the suspects.
In this one, her abusing ex husband is killed--and she ends up one of the suspects.
One of the better Goldy mysteries. For once she didn't act completely nutty, Arch acted like a typical teenager and Goldy didn't treat Tom like a complete idiot. She's still as klutzy as ever, however.
The story was filled with the usual twists and turns and red herrings and of course some delicious sounding recipes. I'm still not sure how Goldy doesn't weigh 300 lbs. but I suppose, like so many other things, that's where you have to give up expecting everything to be rational.
The story was filled with the usual twists and turns and red herrings and of course some delicious sounding recipes. I'm still not sure how Goldy doesn't weigh 300 lbs. but I suppose, like so many other things, that's where you have to give up expecting everything to be rational.
Book 12 in the Goldy Culinary Mysteries.
Goldy is attacked and her kitchen is sabotaged. She suspects that her violent ex, who has recently been released from prison, is behind the attack. But "the Jerk" is murdered later that day, and Goldy finds the body. Arch, acting more and more like his father, blames Goldy for the death. So Goldy, with the help of large quantities of espresso, tries to detect the identity of her attacker and "the Jerk's" murderer.
Recipes included at the end.
Goldy is attacked and her kitchen is sabotaged. She suspects that her violent ex, who has recently been released from prison, is behind the attack. But "the Jerk" is murdered later that day, and Goldy finds the body. Arch, acting more and more like his father, blames Goldy for the death. So Goldy, with the help of large quantities of espresso, tries to detect the identity of her attacker and "the Jerk's" murderer.
Recipes included at the end.
After reading the rest of the series, I feel that Ms. Mott is slipping a bit and relying too much on her descriptions of food to carry her through now. The story seemed to move at a slow pace and at times I had to convince myself to keep reading. With her earlier books, I couldn't wait to get the next one. There was excitement and passion there. Now I am not so sure. There was a great plot twist at the end, but all those twists and turns to get there felt cumbersome.
Ms. Davisdon writes consistently good cozy mysteries and I've never been disappointed in her stories. But I want to mention that one of her recipes (Whole Enchilada Pie) in this book was a huge disappointment.
This was the first time I've tried on of the recipes in her books so maybe I was just unlucky. But the meat mixture looked dry to me while it was cooking so I used additional picante saucee (used 1 1/3 cups instead of 1/3 cup) and the casserole was still way too dry.
This was the first time I've tried on of the recipes in her books so maybe I was just unlucky. But the meat mixture looked dry to me while it was cooking so I used additional picante saucee (used 1 1/3 cups instead of 1/3 cup) and the casserole was still way too dry.
Jan 26, 2013
Shelley Smith
added it
Have read several of Ms. Mott Davidson's books regarding the clever caterer Goldy. Like the Colorado setting of the mysteries, the humor, delicious recipes and the interaction with her best friend, who is also an ex-wife of her creepy ex. It has been awhile since I have read these, but think I may revisit some for fun. Really enjoy the mystery/cooking genre that became popular for awhile and featured some great recipes.
in the category of lightweight mysteries, Diane Mott Davidson can have 4 stars. I enjoy listening to these stories becuase the woman who reads the book does so with so much expression and different intonations in her voice for each character. Goldie starts right of being attacked and her catering hall broken into. We get right into the story without much fuss. I like that in my lightweight mysteries. This story had a lot of back story that I have missed (I don't read them in order but should) so...more
I started another copy of this book years ago and wasn't impressed. But since then, I've discovered listening to books in the car when I drive. And one of the books I listened to was in this series. And wonder of wonders, I enjoyed it. So when a copy of this came my way, I thought it only fair to give it a second chance. Not bad. A quick, light read, with some humor, good food and a decent plot. Go Goldy!
The main problem I had with this book was this: I realize that time passes between the books, but in this one, it seemed like too much happened "off camera" that was not explained very well. For example: Arch not being such a brat, Tom being depressed, and John Richard getting out of jail. They were explained, but not well.
If it were possible, I'd probably give it 3 1/2 or 3/4, but it's not a 4.
If it were possible, I'd probably give it 3 1/2 or 3/4, but it's not a 4.
Got this as a well done unabridged book on CD. I enjoyed it on long commutes. It isn't the most wonderfully done mystery, and I did get tired of the heroine's very repetitive speeches and random moments of freak out that made me want to scream, "Are you stupid?" I think I may have to read or listen to other books in this series so that I can have a better understanding of the characters.
First book I've read of this series but seems pretty good. Reading a second one now. I'll have to go back and request them from the library in order since the one I started with was what was just on the shelves. The food recipes and food she has in these books sound great as well. =) So this wll feed your hunger for a mystery but also make you hungry for all the wonderful food in it.
May 14, 2010
Debby
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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Goldy is attacked when she arrives at her new catering center. She finds spoiled food and mice. Later that day after she argues with him, she finds ex-husband John Richard murdered. To clear herself, she has to find his murderer. Along the way she discovers the product of one of his affairs, years earlier. Typical Davidson with lots of secrets, twists, and murders in a very small town.
I liked this Goldy character who cooks her way to solutions. She isn't a whiner; she cleans up messes others make and has loyal friends to help her.
I realize my entrance into this series is probably at the wrong spot,and the author is no Harlan Coben, Robert Parker or Michael Connelly, but I enjoyed a break from tense dramas of psychopathic killers.
I'll read another of these.
I realize my entrance into this series is probably at the wrong spot,and the author is no Harlan Coben, Robert Parker or Michael Connelly, but I enjoyed a break from tense dramas of psychopathic killers.
I'll read another of these.
Another catering disaster is saved by Goldie, but it also launches her into the hunt for the killer of here ex, especially since the clues seem to point to her and while never arrested is under suspicion. Last minute preparations and comfort cooking abound in this 2004 adventure of Goldie Schultz Aspen Meadows mystrery solving Caterer
ISBN - 0-06-052729-3, Mystery, Pages - 310, Print Size - R, Rating - 4.25
ISBN - 0-06-052729-3, Mystery, Pages - 310, Print Size - R, Rating - 4.25
Just finished this as an audio book. I keep picking up these catering mysteries to listen to whenever I see them. The problem is that the mysteries themselves aren't that great. But I really like the characters and especially all the cooking in them. (And the recipes always appear at the end of the book.)
So, these are comfort reading.
So, these are comfort reading.
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Another Davidson mystery I enjoyed. I don't seek out mystery novels, as I think I OD'd on them when I was younger (I read everything Agatha Christie I could find, and a few others -- pretty much exclusively)
However, this was a good mystery, and I do really like Goldy. Even if she is dumb sometimes. Her husband (whom I think in the last book I read we had met, but he wasn't a prospect yet) -- I didn't see the twist coming, and I like that. I did pick up on some of the clues, many of which were re...more
However, this was a good mystery, and I do really like Goldy. Even if she is dumb sometimes. Her husband (whom I think in the last book I read we had met, but he wasn't a prospect yet) -- I didn't see the twist coming, and I like that. I did pick up on some of the clues, many of which were re...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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