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Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won't be all fun and games. Unfortuna... read full description
Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won't be all fun and games. Unfortuna... read full description
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Mar 17, 2009
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
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Jan 21, 2011
Jennifer
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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
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Apr 28, 2011
Barbara
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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 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 More...
Feb 03, 2012
Robin
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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
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Sep 06, 2009
Gooddog32
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Dec 24, 2009
George
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#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 More...
As in others I have read in this series, Goldy's More...
Aug 05, 2008
Colleen
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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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Nov 24, 2010
Chana
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These books, murder mysteries starring caterer Goldy Schulz, are enjoyable fluff stories complete with delicious sounding recipes (as long as you eat gluten, sugar, dairy and treif). If I ate as much as Goldy I would be a very large woman, but maybe if I worked as much and as slept as little as Goldy I would burn all the calories off. In this story Goldy's abusive x-husband is accused of murder. We know he isn't a nice guy but did he commit murder? The only thing that bugged me about this bo
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Jun 25, 2008
JennyGranola
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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
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May 15, 2008
Tabby
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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
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Aug 21, 2011
Bob
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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 une
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Apr 08, 2010
Debbie
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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.
Apr 07, 2009
Edith
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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!
May 08, 2011
Marissa
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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!
Jul 29, 2011
Catherine
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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
Jun 03, 2009
Debby
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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.
Aug 06, 2011
Sue
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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."
Sep 12, 2011
Melanie
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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.
Oct 14, 2011
Bonnie
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This series is a lot of fun and Barbara Rosenblatt is a wonderful reader. Goldie has the surprising and improbable task of proving her ex-husband John Richard not guilty of murdering his last girlfriend.
Mar 07, 2009
Glory
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This was a quick read inbetween more 'serious' books. The main character wasn't believable for me, she was actually a pain-in-the-butt. I think I will stick to classical mystery.
Jan 30, 2011
Meredith
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I love this series of books. It was a little meatier in dealing with Goldy's family issues- especially with how her Ex husband still treats her and the dynamics of a child loving both parents. I really enjoyed it.
Jul 11, 2009
Carmen
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Goldy has the perfect opportunity for revenge. Her ex husband is accused of killing someone and needs help to be cleared. Does she help? Does she believe him when he says he is innocent?
Oct 08, 2009
Georgiann
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an excellant story when goldys ex husband gets arrested for the murder of his girlfriend goldys son asks her to help prove he is innocent. keeps you in suspence on who is the real killer as there is a number of suspects.
Sep 23, 2011
Ruth
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I liked this installment much more than the previous book in the series...it just had more of what I like most, which is Goldy's fun and flirty relationship with her strong and wry husband, homocide detective Tom Schulz. There was more obvious interest and tension in the plot, too, since it revolves around Goldy's EX-husband (the "jerk")and his arrest for the current girlfriend. As usual, there's more to it all than simply wanting the guy to be guilty because he is such an abusive h
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Jan 24, 2012
Cindy
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I enjoyed this book as I have all in this series. And the recipes sound delicious too! I wish I had started with the 1st book and went through them. But they are still a good read!
Jan 20, 2009
Mary
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I think I may have read this book before. It seemed familiar, though it may just be that all the DMD books are pretty much alike.
Jan 08, 2009
Carolyn
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Always enjoy reading about Goldy and her adventures. The description of the Colorado scenery is a plus.
Jan 17, 2010
The Grilling Season (Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 7) by Diane Mott Davidson (1998)
Feb 17, 2009
Andreia
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Pretty consistent series. I do get tired of some of the silly mistakes Goldy makes.
