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Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #6
Gourmet Holiday Murder
Craving pizza? This Christmas mystery treat is sure to please! Eleanora Pacelli is thrilled to finally be the official owner of Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria. In an effort to make it feel more real, she decides to make some small changes to the pizzeria, and hires a contractor to install a pickup window in the back. With Christmas drawing near, Ellie’s focus is split between construction plans and preparations for her favorite holiday. The giant pine tree in front of the Pacelli house is just begging to be decorated, and of course there are gifts to buy for all of the people who form her extended family in Kittiport. Ellie’s holiday cheer comes to an abrupt halt when a terrible tragedy occurs during construction. All of her plans for the pizzeria expansion, as well as holiday festivities, get put on hold as she and Russell race to find the killer before someone else gets hurt, but the killer is closer than she ever imagined.
- GenresCozy MysteryMysteryCozy
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2016
75 people are currently reading
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Patti Benning
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When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
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October 3, 2024
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶👒🎵😎🎧
This kindle novella is from my Kin Unlimited account book six of 48
Ellie is going to put a drive up window at the pizzeria. The first contractor is murdered and the second attacked. It all comes to a happy ending with the arrest of the killer.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure mystery novels 🏚😮🎶🤔 2024 👒😁
This kindle novella is from my Kin Unlimited account book six of 48
Ellie is going to put a drive up window at the pizzeria. The first contractor is murdered and the second attacked. It all comes to a happy ending with the arrest of the killer.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure mystery novels 🏚😮🎶🤔 2024 👒😁
January 3, 2017
This was definitely an enjoyable book. One of the things I love about this series is the description of the pizzas, and this one does not disappoint. The mystery itself was good, and I was shocked by the reveal.
January 1, 2017
This isn't even worthy of a review, so I'll just say that Ellie is quite possibly the dumbest character I've ever seen. Have a big hole in the wall of your pizzeria? Just staple a few sheets of plastic over it for a week while you worry about if it's too soon to hire another contractor. And by all means, leave all the cash in the cash drawer, because those few sheets of plastic will deter any burglar. I'm out. Cute characters or not, it's just too implausible to continue reading this series.
December 25, 2016
Diciamo 4 meno.
Questa autrice ha sempre buone idee per i suoi racconti (vista la lunghezza di circa 100 pagine, non oso chiamarli libri...) e non scrive male, ma volendo pubblicare qualcosa ogni 10 giorni (ha due serie in corso), il risultato risulta quasi sempre essere affrettato. Secondo me, se si mettesse a scrivere un vero libro, prendendosi tutto il tempo necessario, otterrebbe una buona cosa.
Questa autrice ha sempre buone idee per i suoi racconti (vista la lunghezza di circa 100 pagine, non oso chiamarli libri...) e non scrive male, ma volendo pubblicare qualcosa ogni 10 giorni (ha due serie in corso), il risultato risulta quasi sempre essere affrettato. Secondo me, se si mettesse a scrivere un vero libro, prendendosi tutto il tempo necessario, otterrebbe una buona cosa.
July 12, 2020
Ellie wants to put a window in the pizzeria, now that it's officially her's, she has a few changes in mind but when there's a murder and a attempted murder, progress slows down with a hole in the pizzeria she tries to balance taking care of the shop and Christmas. I love this series and I'm trying to catch up as I read both new releases and slightly older books of the same series.
June 11, 2022
a Christmas murder mystery mystery
Ellie decides to kick off being the owner of the pizzeria by installing a drive through pick up window. What starts out as a positive idea rapidly falls apart as her contractor is found murdered outside the employee door. From there the troubles spiral. Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending. A fun read.
Ellie decides to kick off being the owner of the pizzeria by installing a drive through pick up window. What starts out as a positive idea rapidly falls apart as her contractor is found murdered outside the employee door. From there the troubles spiral. Lots of twists and turns and a surprise ending. A fun read.
May 23, 2017
Bless her heart!
Patti did it again! That's all I can say. I never really say what happens in these books because I don't want to give anything away. Trust me, it is awesome. Fun and engaging and will have you until the end!
Patti did it again! That's all I can say. I never really say what happens in these books because I don't want to give anything away. Trust me, it is awesome. Fun and engaging and will have you until the end!
January 13, 2021
Suspenseful
Entertaining, suspenseful, wonderful. Great characters. Christmas festivities. New food combinations. A slowly budding romance. A cozy mystery, a pizzeria owner that seems to find trouble without looking for it, and a twist ending!!
Entertaining, suspenseful, wonderful. Great characters. Christmas festivities. New food combinations. A slowly budding romance. A cozy mystery, a pizzeria owner that seems to find trouble without looking for it, and a twist ending!!
December 3, 2024
Fun series
If you are looking for a fast fun mystery with food that will make you hungry this is it. These,are quick reads with fast wrap ups. Poor Ellie has no luck but she gas friends and family that she loves. Installing a take out window turns into murder quickly.
If you are looking for a fast fun mystery with food that will make you hungry this is it. These,are quick reads with fast wrap ups. Poor Ellie has no luck but she gas friends and family that she loves. Installing a take out window turns into murder quickly.
December 24, 2016
Gourmet Holiday Murder
5 stars..this was a great Christmas story for the pizzeria..made me wonder who the killer was up to end..can't wait for next one
5 stars..this was a great Christmas story for the pizzeria..made me wonder who the killer was up to end..can't wait for next one
March 12, 2017
I enjoyed this book and I know I'm far behind but there is too much description and detail in this pizza series that I skip through. I can't wait to read the next one.
May 20, 2017
Enjoyed it!!!
Book six was just as good as the first five. I am really enjoying this series. Once again these can be read as a stand alone!
Book six was just as good as the first five. I am really enjoying this series. Once again these can be read as a stand alone!
July 9, 2017
Good series.
March 15, 2018
Adventure
This story is packed with surprises, adventure, chaos, family, friends, food, romance, and Christmas in a good nice clean short book.
This story is packed with surprises, adventure, chaos, family, friends, food, romance, and Christmas in a good nice clean short book.
September 21, 2020
Great Book
Good mystery, with a great plot that will keep you guessing. Sweet story about friends and family and finding where you belong.
Good mystery, with a great plot that will keep you guessing. Sweet story about friends and family and finding where you belong.
November 20, 2021
Love the books but..,
Why hasn’t Xavier been arrested? They have proof of his embezzlement, which is a crime last time I checked!
Just annoying - still enjoy the books.
Why hasn’t Xavier been arrested? They have proof of his embezzlement, which is a crime last time I checked!
Just annoying - still enjoy the books.
July 22, 2022
I can never figure out who the bad guy is!
March 13, 2017
An enjoyable Christmas pizzeria cozy mystery!
March 7, 2017
Good little mystery
This is the first mystery I have read by Patti Banning and I found it to be entertaining and enjoyable. I like the characters and the story moved right along. Looking forward to another story in the series.
This is the first mystery I have read by Patti Banning and I found it to be entertaining and enjoyable. I like the characters and the story moved right along. Looking forward to another story in the series.
February 23, 2017
Another WONDERFUL story
So where is the recipe for the GINGERBREAD PIZZA?
One for the BACON SPINACH PIZZA WOULD BE GREAT TOO.
ON TO BOOK 7.
So where is the recipe for the GINGERBREAD PIZZA?
One for the BACON SPINACH PIZZA WOULD BE GREAT TOO.
ON TO BOOK 7.
February 5, 2017
Her grandmother has now gifted the family pizzeria to Ellie and she is finalizing plans to install a drive-thru window in the alley behind the building. Having chosen a contractor she closes the shop and leaves the contractor and his crew to the job. Expecting to be closed for day or two, Ellie is surprised to get a frantic phone call from her employees to come to the shop and meet the police. Her contractor has been found murdered by the dumpster, leaving a hole in the back wall for the pickup window to be installed. When a second contractor is attacked while trying to install the window, Ellie starts to investigate so she can just get the job finished. The characters have become old friends and I enjoy the pizzeria set on the Maine seacoast. The murders are well thought out and will keep you guessing. The perfect adventure for any reader of mysteries, cozy or traditional!
December 19, 2016
Excellent read
This is truly a great series. Ellie and Nonna have a remarkable relationship that you watch grow in every new book. The characters are well developed and the plots don't get muddy. Great writing!
This is truly a great series. Ellie and Nonna have a remarkable relationship that you watch grow in every new book. The characters are well developed and the plots don't get muddy. Great writing!
December 31, 2016
This series just gets better and better.
It's Christmastime in Maine and Ellie is working on ways to improve service at the pizzeria. Her newest idea is a drive-up window to pick up orders. Although it is getting colder she decides to take estimates and go ahead with the minor construction project.
The restaurant is decorated and Ellie and Nonna start in on the house. Ellie's father and aunt have been invited to celebrate with them, but chances are it will just be the two of them. Just as the peace of the holiday is settling in with everyone it is shattered by a murder.
While Russell works to find the killer, Ellie works to stay away from the investigation and finish the restaurant project. Unfortunately for her, that just isn't going to work out at planned.
I love everything about this book. The characters, the action, the season. Patti does a fabulous job of pulling it all together in this cozy mystery. I'm looking forward to Ellie's next adventure.
It's Christmastime in Maine and Ellie is working on ways to improve service at the pizzeria. Her newest idea is a drive-up window to pick up orders. Although it is getting colder she decides to take estimates and go ahead with the minor construction project.
The restaurant is decorated and Ellie and Nonna start in on the house. Ellie's father and aunt have been invited to celebrate with them, but chances are it will just be the two of them. Just as the peace of the holiday is settling in with everyone it is shattered by a murder.
While Russell works to find the killer, Ellie works to stay away from the investigation and finish the restaurant project. Unfortunately for her, that just isn't going to work out at planned.
I love everything about this book. The characters, the action, the season. Patti does a fabulous job of pulling it all together in this cozy mystery. I'm looking forward to Ellie's next adventure.
December 17, 2016
And To All a Good Night
Another great addition to this series. One of the things I like most about this series, other than all the pizza of course, is how you can see relationships deepening and in Russell's case relaxing and not always be in Sheriff mode.
Ellis decides to put in a take out window for customers that have called in their orders if they are picking up only. Ellies first contractor is murdered, her second contractor injured, and her third not yet hired. It's Christmas eve and as Ellie is putting her employees gifts out the killer arrives. After a narrow escape and Russell locking up th prisoner, they postpone Christmas eve dinner until Christmas day.
A really nice read. I received an ARC of this book. And voluntarily did this review
Another great addition to this series. One of the things I like most about this series, other than all the pizza of course, is how you can see relationships deepening and in Russell's case relaxing and not always be in Sheriff mode.
Ellis decides to put in a take out window for customers that have called in their orders if they are picking up only. Ellies first contractor is murdered, her second contractor injured, and her third not yet hired. It's Christmas eve and as Ellie is putting her employees gifts out the killer arrives. After a narrow escape and Russell locking up th prisoner, they postpone Christmas eve dinner until Christmas day.
A really nice read. I received an ARC of this book. And voluntarily did this review
December 16, 2016
A merry murder
Gourmet Holiday Murder is the newest addition to the Papa Pacelli series by Patti Benning. With Christmas right around the corner and a crazy killer on the loose can the holidays be saved? A fun cozy that will leave you guessing until the end. As always looking forward to reading the next book in the series
Gourmet Holiday Murder is the newest addition to the Papa Pacelli series by Patti Benning. With Christmas right around the corner and a crazy killer on the loose can the holidays be saved? A fun cozy that will leave you guessing until the end. As always looking forward to reading the next book in the series
December 13, 2021
It's very busy time for Ellie as she is in the middle of contruction for the Pizzeria & the holidays are approaching. A tragedy occurs that makes the up coming festivities come to a screening halt. Can she & Russell figure things out before the holidays are ruined for good? Pick up a copy to find out.
December 17, 2016
When Eleanora decides to make a drive thru for the pizzeria and people start ending up dead or hurt, of course she has to take it into her own hands to figure out what is going on. I love this series and I can't wait to see what happens next.
December 20, 2016
Killer Pizzeria
Another body at the the pizzeria ..... Why did the contractor get murdered? Who is involved? Russell and Ellie struggle for answers..... Last question... Who hired the killer?
Another body at the the pizzeria ..... Why did the contractor get murdered? Who is involved? Russell and Ellie struggle for answers..... Last question... Who hired the killer?
January 17, 2017
Really enjoyable
I liked the story line and this is a great series. I read it tonight and really got into the Christmas theme but I figured out the Killer right away. I don't know if I am getting better at it or if it was not up to par on who could have been the Killer.
I liked the story line and this is a great series. I read it tonight and really got into the Christmas theme but I figured out the Killer right away. I don't know if I am getting better at it or if it was not up to par on who could have been the Killer.
January 9, 2017
Very enjoyable
I was completely surprised by who the killer was in this one. I totally thought it was someone else. I am anxious to see what the future holds for Ellie.
I was completely surprised by who the killer was in this one. I totally thought it was someone else. I am anxious to see what the future holds for Ellie.
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