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Donut Hole Mystery #52
Funfetti Murder
Can a spat at a PTA bake sale really lead to murder?
“This one really kept me guessing to the end.” ★★★★★
When Heather Janke, local celebrity baker and P.I. bakes, Funfetti Donuts to benefit her daughter’s school, she expects to take part in a fundraiser.
Not a murder investigation.
With help from her best friend Amy, Heather searches for the person who poisoned the PTA president.
With so many people who had access to her drink, their suspect list keeps growing and growing, but so does their thirst to see justice served.
Which of the suspects added the killer ingredient?
Join Heather as she follows the poison’s clues and catches a killer!
Praise for Susan Gillard:
“Good mystery great characters good clean fast read…. Highly recommend” ★★★★★ Carolyn T
“Another excellent book in the Donut Hole cozy series.” ★★★★★ Pam Robelllo
Book 52 in the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery series!
Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
•No cliffhanger!
•No swearing!
•No gore!
•No graphic scenes!
This book is TYPO FREE with no grammar issues, thanks to our NEW EDITOR!
Click the “buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
“This one really kept me guessing to the end.” ★★★★★
When Heather Janke, local celebrity baker and P.I. bakes, Funfetti Donuts to benefit her daughter’s school, she expects to take part in a fundraiser.
Not a murder investigation.
With help from her best friend Amy, Heather searches for the person who poisoned the PTA president.
With so many people who had access to her drink, their suspect list keeps growing and growing, but so does their thirst to see justice served.
Which of the suspects added the killer ingredient?
Join Heather as she follows the poison’s clues and catches a killer!
Praise for Susan Gillard:
“Good mystery great characters good clean fast read…. Highly recommend” ★★★★★ Carolyn T
“Another excellent book in the Donut Hole cozy series.” ★★★★★ Pam Robelllo
Book 52 in the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery series!
Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.
A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.
•No cliffhanger!
•No swearing!
•No gore!
•No graphic scenes!
This book is TYPO FREE with no grammar issues, thanks to our NEW EDITOR!
Click the “buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 6, 2017
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July 7, 2017
Heather Shepherd, owner of Donut Delights and
certified private investigator, is helping with a
bake sale for Lilly's school. Lilly is the Shepherd's
adopted daughter. Lilly and Heather have created
the Funfetti donut for the occasion.
The President of the PTA is Marcia Lindau. She
is a very outspoken, mean and pushy person but
manages to raise a lot of money each year for the
school. She gets very snippy with Heather about
her busy schedule then about Lilly not being her
real daughter.
Then the Shepherd's along with Amy are called
to investigate a murder. Marcia Lindau has been
murdered. She has been poisoned.
When, where, how and by whom will need a lot
of leg work as the suspect list is a long one.
Unique murder mystery with a creative cast of
characters will keep you guessing.
This is book # 52 in the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery
series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I volunteered to read Funfetti Murder. Thanks to
the author for the opportunity. My opinion is my own.
certified private investigator, is helping with a
bake sale for Lilly's school. Lilly is the Shepherd's
adopted daughter. Lilly and Heather have created
the Funfetti donut for the occasion.
The President of the PTA is Marcia Lindau. She
is a very outspoken, mean and pushy person but
manages to raise a lot of money each year for the
school. She gets very snippy with Heather about
her busy schedule then about Lilly not being her
real daughter.
Then the Shepherd's along with Amy are called
to investigate a murder. Marcia Lindau has been
murdered. She has been poisoned.
When, where, how and by whom will need a lot
of leg work as the suspect list is a long one.
Unique murder mystery with a creative cast of
characters will keep you guessing.
This is book # 52 in the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery
series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I volunteered to read Funfetti Murder. Thanks to
the author for the opportunity. My opinion is my own.
July 7, 2017
Funfetti Murder is the 52nd installment in Susan Gillard’s Donut Hole Cozy Mystery series. This is a fun and clean read series. Even though a murder is involved, there is a strong message of family, caring, and compassion. Editing and proofing are still needed but there were fewer errors than usual in this installment.
Heather is happy because she and her adopted daughter, Lilly, have been working together to create the perfect donut for the PTA’s fundraiser. Hurtful comments made at the sale by Marcia Lindau (the PTA President) have Heather worried that she is juggling too much and not giving Lilly the attention that she needs and deserves. When Ryan receives a call that a woman was murdered at the Lindau home, Heather tells him that she needs to be cleared as a suspect before she and Amy can help with the case. Since it appears Marcia was poisoned by a bottle of her own wine, Heather isn’t considered a suspect.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Heather is happy because she and her adopted daughter, Lilly, have been working together to create the perfect donut for the PTA’s fundraiser. Hurtful comments made at the sale by Marcia Lindau (the PTA President) have Heather worried that she is juggling too much and not giving Lilly the attention that she needs and deserves. When Ryan receives a call that a woman was murdered at the Lindau home, Heather tells him that she needs to be cleared as a suspect before she and Amy can help with the case. Since it appears Marcia was poisoned by a bottle of her own wine, Heather isn’t considered a suspect.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
September 30, 2017
This is the 52nd in the series. In this Heather is asked to help investigate a murder of a woman she had just met and really didn't like. She had to have hubby Ryan clear her before she could help at all. That was a first. The victim was head of the PTA and while she raised a lot of money for the school, she was also a mean bully. They had a lot of people to choose from. Getting the right one was a challenge. I thought I knew who did it a couple of times and was kind of surprised at who did it.
July 12, 2017
After 52 books in this long running series, Susan Gillard continues to entertain readers with her cozy mysteries set in small town Texas. Each story is unique, the mysteries have enough twists and turns time keep the reader engaged, and the characters have become old friends. Give this series a try, you won't regret it.
July 14, 2017
Fun read
I read mysteries as a child and I think this one would be entirely appropriate for younger readers or older ones who want something light and entertaining. I like mysteries that have their characters involved in interesting occupations or hobbies. It can increase our knowledge of things or help point us to interesting things to try ourselves.
I read mysteries as a child and I think this one would be entirely appropriate for younger readers or older ones who want something light and entertaining. I like mysteries that have their characters involved in interesting occupations or hobbies. It can increase our knowledge of things or help point us to interesting things to try ourselves.
February 3, 2019
Bake sale at school for a fund raiser, Heather’s daughter Lily wanted something eye catching and colorful, to help sell. Talking to Marcia, before leaving, her comments about Lily made her see red. To hear later that she was poisoned by a bottle of wine. She was not very well like, and down trotted so many, so suspects are plenty. Good story.
July 8, 2017
Donuts
Can't get enough of Heather, Ryan, and the gang. Definitely love Lilly and what dynamics she has brought in the mix of things. Cannot wait to see what other murders and mysteries await for us in this series.
Can't get enough of Heather, Ryan, and the gang. Definitely love Lilly and what dynamics she has brought in the mix of things. Cannot wait to see what other murders and mysteries await for us in this series.
July 9, 2017
Good story
Susan Gillard always writes a good, solid story. This one has Heather wondering if she is giving Lilly enough of her time as a Mother. This is a heart warming story in spite of the murder of a self centered woman. I loved this story and hope there will be many more.
Susan Gillard always writes a good, solid story. This one has Heather wondering if she is giving Lilly enough of her time as a Mother. This is a heart warming story in spite of the murder of a self centered woman. I loved this story and hope there will be many more.
July 14, 2017
Poisonous PTA President
Who murdered the witchy P.T.A. president. Suspects abound but Heather, Amy and Ryan work on clearing the innocent until Heather's epiphany leafs to a confession.
Who murdered the witchy P.T.A. president. Suspects abound but Heather, Amy and Ryan work on clearing the innocent until Heather's epiphany leafs to a confession.
July 15, 2017
Great read
I love this whole series. Its a great cozy. If you like a cozy with great stories and great characters you will love than I recommend Susan Gillards books can't wait till 53
I love this whole series. Its a great cozy. If you like a cozy with great stories and great characters you will love than I recommend Susan Gillards books can't wait till 53
July 12, 2017
OMG by the the BEST Donut Hole Mystery that I have read in a long time. I mean wow this was amazing!!! Susan you have done it again!!!
July 23, 2017
Everyone likes donuts
I really liked the book. I enjoy culinary mystery. Heather and Amy are goid detectives. They think of everything. Keep up the good writing.
I really liked the book. I enjoy culinary mystery. Heather and Amy are goid detectives. They think of everything. Keep up the good writing.
July 24, 2017
Enjoyable read
Can't wait for the next donut hole cozy mystery to come out. Thank you for the enjoyable read see you next time
Can't wait for the next donut hole cozy mystery to come out. Thank you for the enjoyable read see you next time
July 25, 2017
Hungry
The story made me hungry for raspberry donuts as well as the next book in the series! Her stories leave you wanting more!
The story made me hungry for raspberry donuts as well as the next book in the series! Her stories leave you wanting more!
August 24, 2017
Give me a donut
Take a men pta president, some yummy donuts, add a murder and you have a great quick read while at lunch or an appointment.
Take a men pta president, some yummy donuts, add a murder and you have a great quick read while at lunch or an appointment.
October 24, 2017
Well, this was a fun book. Unlike in previous books when Heather is potentially one of the suspects in this book. She actually does volunteer the information to Ryan when she finds out who the victim is. We get to see the relationship between Lilly and Heather grow deeper in this book. We also get to see Heather work through her feelings after being confronted about not being Lilly's biological mother. For parents who are busy, the worry that they are not taking care of their children the way they should is always a worry.
The murder was fairly simple to solve however, I wonder if the means of murder wasn't thought through. I work with insulin needles daily and they wouldn't fit through the cork. Gillard never specifies if she removed the cork or put the poison through the cork but the description of a "big" needle is wrong. My cat's insulin needles is much bigger than my mother's and it isn't long enough to go through a cork.
Other than that inconsistency, it was a fun story.
The murder was fairly simple to solve however, I wonder if the means of murder wasn't thought through. I work with insulin needles daily and they wouldn't fit through the cork. Gillard never specifies if she removed the cork or put the poison through the cork but the description of a "big" needle is wrong. My cat's insulin needles is much bigger than my mother's and it isn't long enough to go through a cork.
Other than that inconsistency, it was a fun story.
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July 7, 2017
Heather and Lilly have fun concocting donuts for a school bake sale to raise money for playground equipment.
Well, the PTA president is poisoned by someone who obviously does not care for her. Seems she was not the nicest person.
So Heather and Amy once again have a case to solve. This one really kept me guessing to the end.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Well, the PTA president is poisoned by someone who obviously does not care for her. Seems she was not the nicest person.
So Heather and Amy once again have a case to solve. This one really kept me guessing to the end.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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