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The Grilling Season (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #7)
A chilly reception....
Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won't be all fun and games. Unfortunately, her client won't be satisfied until Goldy adds a hefty serving of revenge.
An ex-husband from hell....
Patricia McCracken is certain that her obstetrician and her penny-pinching HMO are responsible for the loss of her baby. Now she...more
Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won't be all fun and games. Unfortunately, her client won't be satisfied until Goldy adds a hefty serving of revenge.
An ex-husband from hell....
Patricia McCracken is certain that her obstetrician and her penny-pinching HMO are responsible for the loss of her baby. Now she...more
Paperback, 401 pages
Published
August 1998
by Bantam
(first published September 2nd 1997)
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Ah, the halcyon days of summer in Colorado—nothing like them. One woman wants to have a Stanley Cup party to belatedly recognize the achievements of the Colorado Avalanche hockey team; she’s also bent on getting revenge against caterer Goldy Schulz’s ex-husband, an abusive ob-gyn. Indeed, it’s the grilling season, and it’s the perfect time to find a bruised and beaten body in a ditch. Just ask Goldy; that’s exactly what she’s done. In hope of finding her abusive ex-husband at the home of his new...more
Over the years I've read several books in Diane Mott Davidson's delightful Culinary Mystery Series, but somehow missed this one. Published in 1998, this is the 7th book in the series about caterer Goldy Schulz and it is as delightful and fun as the rest of the series. If Nancy Drew grew up and became a foodie, she might be Goldy. As always, Goldy is juggling her catering gigs (recipes are included!), demanding clients, and the dead bodies she constantly stumbles over. Although I find her nosines...more
In many ways these books are much better than JoAnne Flukes. Goldy does not have a grating personality. However, Goldy always seems to be the victim. In this book more so than the others. After while it's hard to take and frustrating you would think Goldy would say enough and stand up for herself. In this book she is assaulted on three separate occasions and harassed/mistreated terribly on many others. It is really hard to enjoy a book when the protagonist is constantly a victim. This book does...more
The Grilling Season was one of the weaker culinary mysteries by Diane Mott Davidson. Not nearly as light and fluffy as the usual topics covered, The Grilling Season dealt with Goldy's ex-husband being suspected of murder and her sons pleas to find the real killer. In any other (cozy mystery) situation this would be normal, but the history of John Richard's abuse against Goldy both in their marriage and after make it really hard to believe she would try to help him no matter what her son asked. S...more
This is one of those books that takes a while to figure out who's who. As it is book 7 in the series and I haven't read the previous 6 books, I'm sure that my confusion wouldn't be an issue for someone whose read the previous installments. Anyway...
Caterer Goldy Schulz spends most of the book (when she isn't investigating Suz Craig's murder) cooking foods that made my mouth water. The mystery here is who killed Suz Craig, Goldy's ex-husband, John Richard Korman's current girlfriend. Goldy's curr...more
Caterer Goldy Schulz spends most of the book (when she isn't investigating Suz Craig's murder) cooking foods that made my mouth water. The mystery here is who killed Suz Craig, Goldy's ex-husband, John Richard Korman's current girlfriend. Goldy's curr...more
I enjoyed the book very much. It shows a woman escaping an abusive relationship and finding a wonderful relationship with mutual respect. It shows a woman juggling all of the typical challenges in life - and doing them well. It gives you real insights into some of Goldy's thoughts and she is a complex individual - not a saint, but very thoughtful. She deals with an ex-husband, loony clients, an expressive best friend, a wonderful husband, a son who sometimes sides with his dad and she's running...more
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Goldy Schulz is once again involved in a crime in her community, which distracts her from her catering business. This time her ex-husband - John Richard Korman M.D. (a/k/a The Jerk) - has been arrested for the murder of his current girlfriend, Suz Craig, who also happens to be a vice president of the HMO which bought Korman's practice. Much as she believes he could easily have committed the crime (he has a history of "losing his temper"), she also feels compelled to investigate in order to...more
Goldy Schulz is once again involved in a crime in her community, which distracts her from her catering business. This time her ex-husband - John Richard Korman M.D. (a/k/a The Jerk) - has been arrested for the murder of his current girlfriend, Suz Craig, who also happens to be a vice president of the HMO which bought Korman's practice. Much as she believes he could easily have committed the crime (he has a history of "losing his temper"), she also feels compelled to investigate in order to...more
#7 in the culinary mystery series with caterer Goldy Bear Shultz in a small town outside of Denver. Goldy again finds a dead body and this time her exhusband is the prime suspect and arrested and charged with murder. He is highly abusive and Goldy bears many physical as well as emotional scars from his abusiveness. She becomes involved, though a witness, in trying to unravel what happen because her son insists that she help his father.
As in others I have read in this series, Goldy's son, Arch, i...more
As in others I have read in this series, Goldy's son, Arch, i...more
Another good mystery by this author. I really enjoy her books. They are easy to read and hard to put down. The recipes and cooking throughout made me very hungry!
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I would give this story 1.5 stars, but I'm rounding up to 2, in big part because I like the narrator for this audiobook. (I've heard her in other audiobooks.)
I've read (or listened to) a few other books in this series, and this one irritated me the most. Why? Several characters irritated me more than normal, both new-to-me characters and some recurring ones. Arch was especially grating to me in this story, and I'm wondering if that's normal for 14-year-olds. I'm thinking not, or at least in this...more
I've read (or listened to) a few other books in this series, and this one irritated me the most. Why? Several characters irritated me more than normal, both new-to-me characters and some recurring ones. Arch was especially grating to me in this story, and I'm wondering if that's normal for 14-year-olds. I'm thinking not, or at least in this...more
Apparently, I hopped into the middle of a series of books about a caterer that also becomes involved in crimes and trying to solve them on the side. Goldy is married to a police detective and has a teenage son with her former husband, an abusive, jerk of a guy.
Even though there were references to stories that had gone before and an excerpt from a new book involving Goldy coming out, I didn't have a problem following and enjoying this story. Plenty of details were given of various foods she was...more
Even though there were references to stories that had gone before and an excerpt from a new book involving Goldy coming out, I didn't have a problem following and enjoying this story. Plenty of details were given of various foods she was...more
Ugh.. this book is making me crazy. My mom wanted me to read it and very sweetly bought me this copy, but I'm not sure I'll be able to finish it. All Miss Goldy does is drink coffee and cook while trying to organize murder clues that have conveniently landed in her lap. The result is that whenever I pick up the stupid book I want to EAT! Being on a diet this does not help me one bit. Her recipes are completely mouth watering, but her dialog and plot leave me aching for a scoop of something a bit...more
In Diane Mott Davidson's The Grilling Season, caterer and amateur sleuth Goldy Schulz once again finds herself in the soup. Goldy discovers the body of Suz Craig, lying in a ditch by the side of the road. Craig was a vice president of a local HMO, and also the girlfriend of Goldy's ex-husband, Dr. John Richard Korman. When her body is found, Dr. Korman (prominent ob/gyn) is arrested for her murder. Korman has a history of brutal physical and verbal abuse toward women, although most people in sma...more
Caterer Goldie Schultz discovers her Ex’s current girlfriend dead in the ditch in front of her home. Her Ex is arrested suspected of the murder. Goldie would be glad to see him locked up, but their son doesn’t believe his dad is guilt and persuades Goldie to do her investigating thing. She reluctantly goes about the business of asking questions and finding answers all the while carrying on her catering business and dealing with difficult customers. A usual she finds the guilty party in an unexpe...more
Okay, I read another story of the Colorado caterer, who, amazingly has come upon her 7th corpse, as this is the seventh in the series. Why do I continue, you ask? She writes about the Colorado high country, cooking in her big, beautiful commercial kitchen....and she includes the recipes!! With food, aspen leaves and some funny girlfriend times-these books are a light, sort of brainless read. And sometimes, when life gets crazy, that is just what you need.
What a mess. I had read one of Ms. Mott Davidson's newer books about a year ago & left a bad review on Amazon.Com. A fan of hers wrote me and asked me to read one of her earlier (and in her opinion better) books. I wish I had not. The character development was anemic & the plot was feeble and just plain unbelievable bordering on insulting to the reader. The only positive about the entire experience is that the book was free from the library.
Book seven in the Goldy Culinary Mysteries.
When her ex-husband's new girlfriend is beaten to death, Goldy is not surprised when he is charged with the crime. Unfortunately, Arch is convinced of his dad's innocence and asks Goldy to investigate. During the course of her investigation, Goldy has run-ins with dishonest HMO employees and crazed doll collectors, while still finding time to cook many delicious meals.
Recipes at the end.
When her ex-husband's new girlfriend is beaten to death, Goldy is not surprised when he is charged with the crime. Unfortunately, Arch is convinced of his dad's innocence and asks Goldy to investigate. During the course of her investigation, Goldy has run-ins with dishonest HMO employees and crazed doll collectors, while still finding time to cook many delicious meals.
Recipes at the end.
It usually takes me a while to get into one of these books, but I was hooked quickly with this one. Quicker murder, maybe? And having The Jerk involved made it more interesting. The mystery was good. The wrap-up chapter seemed overly-rushed as usual, plus it included a few confusing verb tenses. Still, quick & enjoyable. Most promising-sounding recipes: Chocolate Comfort Cookies & Grilled Chicken a l'Orange.
I liked this book -- it was the first that I read of Diane Mott Davidson's series, which is up to 16 or 17 by now. Her protagonist is Goldy Bear, a caterer, and excellent recipes are always included in her books. Generally, a murder occurs at an event Goldy is catering and she always solves them, often alienating local law enforcement officials. If you like mysteries and food, you'll enjoy this book!
Another great novel about Goldy the caterer! This time her awful ex-husband has been arrested for the murder of his new girlfriend. Goldy found the body and has become a witness against her abusive ex. Goldy's son Arch expects her to help free his father, while her new husband is concerned about her safety. There is quite a bit of drama and twists and turns in this one!
This series starring the accessible caterer Goldy, with recipes to go with each installment, and her abusive ex-husband "the Jerk", her son, his friend, their dog, and ultimately her new husband is a good series, each one enjoyable, no noticable deterioration over time, and the emphasis on food isn't perfect but it is very good
Goldy's nasty ex-husband is arrested for the murder of his equally nasty current girlfriend. Suz had lots of enemies with lots of motives. No end of suspects. This is 7th in the series, and you get some of Goldy's backstory as an abused wife. Good escapist mystery; not quite a cozy tho.
Goldy Bear #7. Goldy's not too upset when her ex - Dr. John Richard Korman is arrested for the murder of his newest girlfriend, ACHMO vp Suz Craig, his boss. Son Arch is very upset, so Goldy gets involved, and solves the mystery, as usual. Typical Davidson fluff - easy to listen to in traffic.
An okay mystery featuring a caterer as detective.
Her abusive ex-husband is one of the suspects in the murder of his current girl-friend. Goldy is asked by her son to try to prove his father's innocence, and against her better judgment tries to solve the mystery of the murder.
Her abusive ex-husband is one of the suspects in the murder of his current girl-friend. Goldy is asked by her son to try to prove his father's innocence, and against her better judgment tries to solve the mystery of the murder.
The Grilling Season is a "culinary sleuth" genre mystery. It's a good story, but since the victim and none of the potential suspects are particularly likable, it's actually a bit disappointing when the field is ultimately narrowed down and the culprit is brought to justice.
Fun read. This earlier book in the series is a bit more serious--was taken aback by the descriptions of domestic abuse. And there were a few untied ends remaining at the conclusion. But, as usual, I enjoyed the story, the recipes, and trying to figure out "whodunnit."
Engaging mysteries, and fun recipes! The only thing I don't like about these books are her relationship with her son, and the fact that characters who are considered "good friends" seem to appear and disappear at random! Otherwise I recommend them, they definitely suck you in.
Another great Diane Mott Davidson/Goldie the caterer murder mystery. This time Goldie ex, Dr. Richard Korman (the jerk) is accused of murdering his current girl friend. This lady also happens
to be CEO of the HMO that Korman practices under. This lady is just basically a nasty person and treats everyone poorly......so did the jerk really murder her. The jerk is in jail, but Arch (Goldie and Dr. Richard's son) ask Goldie to solve the murder as he is sure his dad would not
do a thing like that. Poo...more
to be CEO of the HMO that Korman practices under. This lady is just basically a nasty person and treats everyone poorly......so did the jerk really murder her. The jerk is in jail, but Arch (Goldie and Dr. Richard's son) ask Goldie to solve the murder as he is sure his dad would not
do a thing like that. Poo...more
I like this author, but this book was annoying. Not sure if her characters were screwier than usual or if it was my mood. Fortunately, I have read some later in the series so I will continue to read this author.
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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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