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Business at the bakery may have slowed down, but Val Harris isn't about to eat humble pie - not until a reality cooking show decides to whip the struggling Pie Town into shape. If Val can tolerate criticism from an abrasive pastry chef during filming, the free publicity might turn the unusual opportunity into the sweetest deal she didn't know she needed. Except no one in San Nicholas has an appetite for dessert once murder steals the spotlight.

A poetry slam at a bakery? Why not! Even though Pie Town proprietor Val Harris would rather be spending time with her newfound half-brother, she knows her employee, Abril, is beyond excited to be hosting the event. Especially since it stars the apple pie of Abril's eye, poet and professor Michael Starke. But the evening ends on a sour note when Professor Starke is found murdered mere moments after being accused of plagiarism. Just like that, Pie Town is at the center of another criminal inquiry. At Abril's request, Val and Charlene decide to investigate Starke's death.

The first time Daisy Ellery killed a man with a pie, it was an accident. Now, it’s her calling. Daisy bakes sweet vengeance into her pastries, which she and her dog, Zoe, deliver to the men who’ve done dirty deeds to the town’s women. But if she can’t solve the one crime that’s not of her own baking, she’ll be out of the pie pan and into the oven. Parking her mobile bakery van outside the local diner, Daisy is informed that someone’s been prowling around the van. She finds a letter on her door, threatening to reveal her unsavory secret sideline of pie à la murder.

Daisy bakes a little murder into every pie she creates, and she and her dog, Zoe, deliver them to the town’s worst cads. Now, Daisy’s entered a televised, elimination-style competition and has a shot at $100k in prize money—but she still has a murder pie to deliver between filming. In a completely unexpected turn of events, she discovers that her intended victim is one of the competition judges, and he turns up dead before the pie even arrives. Now, Daisy has to solve the murder before someone calls foul play and exposes her murderous secret.

Et par findes brutalt stukket ihjel i et afsidesliggende hus i Ekenäs, lidt syd for Kalmar. Efterforsker Andreas Persson og hans team fra Kalmar politi får den uhyggelige sag. Parret drev tidligere et familiehjem, men syntes ikke at have haft nogen fjender. Under efterforskningen af dobbeltmordet i Ekenäs afsløres gradvist begravede hemmeligheder, gamle stridigheder og en sag om en forsvunden pige, der løb væk fra familiehjemmet for ti år siden. Og efterhånden bliver det tydeligt, at morderens næste mål måske er en person i gruppen.

Il mattino dopo una feroce tempesta, il corpo di un’adolescente vulnerabile è rinvenuto nel bosco. La polizia è sotto pressione e fa il possibile per trovare l’assassino, ma in assenza di testimoni e con pochissimi indizi, brancola nel buio. Nel disperato tentativo di risolvere il caso, si cerca in lungo e in largo e alla fine viene individuato il colpevole perfetto: un outsider privo di alibi. Con la confessione dell’uomo, il caso sembra aperto e chiuso. Ma due donne sospettano che la polizia abbia giocato sporco e dedicano la loro vita a scoprire cosa sia davvero successo, a qualunque costo.

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.

As Christmas approaches in the Cornish town of Seal Bay, festive cheer fills the air. Twinkling lights, jingling bells, and sparkling trees adorn every corner, and Morwenna Mutton, the sharp-witted sexagenarian sleuth, is eagerly counting down the days. But when local author Pawly Yelland is discovered dead at a party, a champagne flute in one hand and a mince pie in the other, it seems this Christmas will be anything but merry.

When Sadie Hoffmiller's new friend, Eric Burton, receives word that his missing daughter's body may have been found in Florida, he immediately packs his bags. Sadie is determined to stay home and prove to everyone that she is not a busybody. But when she senses Eric is hiding something, Sadie is compelled to take action. Before she knows it, she's in the heart of Miami, trying to piece together a trail that might just give Eric the answers he's so desperately searching for. In the process, Sadie finds herself in the company of some colorful characters and some good ol' southern cooking.

With her aunt taking a well-earned break, Abby is juggling two businesses at once—managing Primrose House B&B while growing her new catering company. But when she arrives to deliver lunch to one of her regular clients, she stumbles upon something far worse than an empty stomach. The victim's home has been ransacked, and a valuable artifact stolen. As Abby gets pulled into the investigation, it becomes clear that this isn't just a simple break-in gone wrong—someone in Sugar Creek is willing to kill to keep their secrets safe.

Ein unerwartetes Erbe führt die ungleichen Schwestern Alana und Olive zurück in ihr Heimatdorf an der Weser – und mitten in eine dunkle Vergangenheit. Der plötzliche Tod ihrer Großmutter wirft Fragen auf, die niemand im Dorf zu beantworten scheint. Stattdessen begegnen ihnen Schweigen, Misstrauen und Gerüchte über alte Verbrechen, die nie aufgeklärt wurden. Während die Schwestern versuchen, Licht ins Dunkel zu bringen, geraten sie immer tiefer in ein Netz aus Geheimnissen und Bedrohungen – bis sie erkennen, dass die Gefahr näher ist, als sie je geahnt hätten.

Mroczny kryminał inspirowany prawdziwym zabójstwem, nazwanym krakowskim „Milczeniem owiec”! Kraków, rok 2001. Z Wisły zostaje wyłowiona spreparowana skóra zaginionej studentki. Śledczy podejrzewają, że sprawcę bestialskiej zbrodni zainspirował film. Prokurator w obawie przed paniką tuszuje makabryczne odkrycie, potem śledztwo staje w martwym punkcie. Okrzyknięte przez dziennikarzy krakowskim „Milczeniem owiec” morderstwo wzbudza zainteresowanie mediów. Wreszcie w cieniu skandalu do śledztwa wkracza Emil Stompor – krnąbrny, ale zarazem utalentowany oficer Wydziału Zabójstw Komendy Stołecznej Policji.

Johanna, eine gewissenhafte Buchhalterin, wird plötzlich wegen Unterschlagung festgenommen. Sie ist schockiert, als sie herausfindet, dass ihr Chef Toni hinter dieser Intrige steckt. In ihrer Verzweiflung wendet sie sich an einen spezialisierten Anwalt, der ihr einen drastischen Ausweg vorschlägt: die letzte Abfahrt ZSHG. Wird Johanna den Mut aufbringen, ihr altes Leben hinter sich zu lassen, um sich und ihre kleine Tochter zu schützen?

After an extravagant honeymoon, Hannah's eager to settle down in Lake Eden and turn domestic daydreams into reality. But when her mother's neighbor is discovered murdered in the condo downstairs, reality becomes a nightmarish investigation. Victoria Bascomb, once a renowned stage actress, was active in the theater community during her brief appearance in town...and made throngs of enemies along the way. Did a random intruder murder the woman, as police claim, or was a deadlier scheme at play?

Klątwa wisząca nad rodem Baskerville'ów zbiera kolejne żniwo. Nie żyje Sir Karol, a miejscowi powtarzają, że za jego śmiercią stoi grasująca na wrzosowiskach hrabstwa Devon bestia. Legenda głosi, że za tajemnicze morderstwa odpowiada jeden z członków rodu - Henryk Baskerville, który zaprzedał duszę diabłu, ściągając klątwę na całą rodzinę. Rozwikłania zagadki podejmuje się najsłynniejszy detektywistyczny duet - Sherlock Holmes i jego wierny pomocnik Doktor Watson.

When an "accident" puts beloved bishop's wife Alma Ebersol in a coma, many in Blue Sky are quick to blame struggling widow Frannie Lehman. Both women are the best bakers around, but for years, Alma's boysenberry pies have been more award-winning - and profitable - than Frannie's. And with Alma out of this fall's county festival, Frannie's pie finally wins first prize. But when Alma dies and Frannie's children fall victim to gossip and bullying, Kappy is determined to uncover the real truth.

What's a kitchen witch to do when her almost-fiance leaves her suddenly single and unemployed? For Mia Malone, the answer's simple: move to her grandmother's quirky Idaho hometown, where magic is an open secret and witches and warlocks are (mostly) welcome. With a new gourmet dinner delivery business - and a touch of magic in her recipes - Mia's hopes are high. But her first catering job takes a distasteful turn when her client's body is found stabbed and stuffed under the head table.

As the Easter weekend approaches, feline detectives Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins are called to investigate the murder of local radio DJ Hartley Battenberg. Bowled over by the prospect of a bake-off competition, a cricket match and an outdoor screening of The Sound of Music, Hettie and Tilly struggle through a sea of trifle to catch out a killer.

Julia Stuart returns in her follow-up to the bestselling The Tower, the Zoo and the Tortoise with this clever murder mystery set in Victorian England, brimming with her signature charm and fabulous characters. When Indian Princess Alexandrina is left penniless by the sudden death of her father...

When Sadie Hoffmiller's new friend, Eric Burton, receives word that his missing daughter's body may have been found in Florida, he immediately packs his bags, but Sadie is determined to stay home and prove to everyone that she is not a busybody. But when she senses Eric is hiding something, Sadie is compelled to take action. Before she knows it, she's in the heart of Miami, trying to piece together a trail littered with broken relationships, mysterious strangers, and forged documents...