It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Maple Syrup” mystery series from Poisoned Pen Press, coming October 2024 and now up for preorder.

Publication Date: October 22, 2024
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Format: Print, Digital
Name of Series: Maple Syrup, Book #3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Author Website: catherinebruns.net


Book Synopsis:
Sometimes, there’s no one you can crust..

It’s Thanksgiving in Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and Leila Khoury, manager of Sappy Endings Farm, is ready to usher in the holiday season by hosting a pie-baking contest. The day is meticulously planned, from the judging panel to the maple lattes, and Leila can’t wait for the entire town to enjoy some sweet treats.

But when a neighbor drops dead from sampling a poisoned pumpkin pie, it’s not just Leila’s perfect day that’s in jeopardy―her livelihood is now at stake. And after yet another near-fatal incident, she realizes an even more terrifying truth: the killer wasn’t targeting her neighbor, but someone even closer to home!

Can Leila figure out who’s behind the murder, before the dough hits the fan?

Includes delicious holiday pie recipes!

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About the author
USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns lives in Upstate New York with an all-male household that consists of her very patient husband, three sons, and several spoiled pets. In her spare time, she loves to bake, read, and attend live theater performances. Catherine’s written over twenty-five mystery novels and has many more stories waiting to be told. Readers are invited to visit her website at catherinebruns.net.