A deliciously clever cozy mystery introducing baker and amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen — where murder and muffins go hand in hand.
 
When Hannah Swensen opens her bakery, The Cookie Jar, in the small town of Lake Eden, Minnesota, she expects long hours, loyal customers, and the occasional kitchen disaster — not a body in her parking lot. But when a local delivery man turns up dead and Hannah’s cookies are found at the scene, she decides to trade her apron for an investigator’s cap. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder serves up small-town charm, plenty of laughs, and mouthwatering recipes in the first book of Joanne Fluke’s beloved series.
 
In Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, Joanne Fluke introduces readers to one of cozy mystery’s most iconic heroines — Hannah Swensen, baker, business owner, and accidental detective. Between baking batches of cookies and running her Lake Eden café, Hannah stumbles onto a crime that shocks her sleepy town. Armed with a sharp wit and a whisk, she starts her own investigation — and soon discovers that even in a quiet community, secrets can be deadly.
 
Blending humor, home-baked recipes, and a dash of romance, Fluke’s debut cozy mystery is the literary equivalent of comfort food. With its colorful cast, light suspense, and small-town atmosphere, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder is the perfect start to a long-running series that has become a staple for cozy readers everywhere.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
The debut novel in the bestselling Hannah Swensen Mystery series.
Features delicious recipes woven seamlessly into the story.
Combines humor, mystery, and cozy small-town life.
A warm, feel-good read for fans of culinary fiction.
Introduces a beloved heroine whose adventures span dozens of books.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Diane Mott Davidson and Laura Childs.
Readers who love cozy mysteries set in bakeries and cafés.
Book clubs looking for lighthearted reads with charming characters.
Anyone who enjoys comfort reads filled with sweetness and suspense.
 
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Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson — the culinary cozy classic that started it all.
Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs — a tea shop mystery steeped in charm.
A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender — another cozy treat for food lovers and mystery fans.