Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant
Book Summary
The latest installment in annah’s delicious Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series set in small-town Beacon Harbor, Michigan, featuring a baker heroine who lives in the local lighthouse with her beloved Newfoundland dog, Wellington.
Lindsey prefers to keep her bakeshop’s Halloween decor light and autumnal, rather than gruesome and ghoulish. But everyone knows her lighthouse home is haunted. Some intrepid teens have even tried to break in to witness the resident ghost themselves. Dreading Halloween night, Lindsey reluctantly allows her influencer and podcaster best friend, Kennedy, to host a live ghost hunting investigation in the lighthouse, conducted by a professional team. Protective of her ghost, Lyndsey is understandably nervous about what they might uncover . . .
The segment is uneventful—until things take a terrifying turn. The team freaks out. As Kennedy joins the mad dash outside, she bumps into what looks like the prankster teens’ creepy clown costume hanging from a tree. But when Lindsey’s dog, Wellington, begins to whine, they make a grim discovery: the clown is no dummy. It’s a corpse.
Now Lindsey and company will need to keep their cool if they want a ghost of a chance to solve the murder—and see another Halloween . . .
My Thoughts
Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah is a cute Halloween themed cozy mystery. We return to Beacon Harbor, Michigan where
Lindsey works and lives with her Newfoundland, Wellington. It is October and the town is decked out for
Halloween (my favorite holiday). Lindsey
has been experiencing trouble with pranksters this year. It seems they want to add a touch of spookiness
to the lighthouse décor. In addition, Lindsey
has ghost hunters wanting to shoot an episode inside her haunted lighthouse
thanks to her friend and podcaster, Kennedy.
I like the diverse cast of characters that the author has created for this
series. Beacon Harbor is a charming,
welcoming town. I would love to live
there (I would want to own the lighthouse, but I would turn it into a
bookstore). The pastries sound
delectable as well as the food Lindsey prepares.
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| Wellington to the rescue! |
The mystery was fun to solve. Lindsey is upset when a teacher she recently
met is murdered and left hanging in a tree outside the lighthouse. Lindsey is not about to let the culprit get
away with the crime. She asks questions
and searches for clues. There are red
herrings to misdirect readers from the true culprit. The mystery can be solved if you pay
attention to the clues. Wellington turns
out to be a big help. I just love
Wellington despite his drool. He is a
big, lovable dog.
Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant is the fourth A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new
to the series. However, reading the
series in order will allow you to get to know the characters. I like the banter between Lindsey and her
group of friends. You can tell that they
are close and know each other well. I
enjoyed the spooky atmosphere in this tale.
Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant is a book that will put you in the mood
for Halloween (has me wanting to dig out my Halloween decorations).
Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant is a spooky
story with perturbing pranks, a drooling dog, murdered educator, ghost hunters,
tasty pastries, firm friends, and a wild ride.
Thank you for this absolutely lovely review of my new cozy mystery, Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant! I’m so happy you read it and enjoyed it. Just looking at the cover makes me long for a pumpkin spice latte!❤️🎃
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