Today's book was Lost and Fondue, the second in the Cheese Shop Mystery series by Avery Aames. Her first in the series Long Quiche Goodbye was a bestseller and won her an Agatha for Best First Novel in 2010. This one shows no less promise.
Charlotte Bessette, owner of The Cheese Shop, agrees to cater her friend Meredith's fundraiser to turn an old winery that is rumored to hold buried treasure into a college. During a scavenger hunt at the event, Charlotte discovers not buried treasure, but a body. When Meredith's niece, Quinn, is arrested for the crime, Charlotte turns from caterer to crime solver for her friend. But as she begins to unravel the mystery, the killer may decide to silence her forever.
There are plenty of probable suspects in this story- from the art students and treasure hunters to Charlotte's cousin Matthew's ex-wife who has mysteriously decided to reappear after abandoning him and their twin daughters. Does she really want to reconcile, is she hunting for treasure, or is she there for a more sinister purpose, like murder?
I really love the way Avery Aames describes a scene. The descriptions of the cheeses leave my mouth watering. Her theatrical grandparents are adorable and the Poe references were most appreciated by this lover of his work. The ending had me tearing through the pages to the end and then wishing that the next in the series, Clobbered by Camembert, was already out.
While this book will keep you guessing until the end, there's no mystery to funding literacy. Buy this book from http://www.betterworldbooks.com/ and your purchase will help fund libraries and literacy programs. And don't forget to donate your books to them as well. Purchases and donations have meant almost 10 million dollars in funding so far.
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