Series: Auntie Clem's Bakery #25
Genres: Cozy Mystery
eBook Price: $ 5.99 USD
Paperback Price: $ 13.95 USD
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an exceptional tale, with a nice twisty plot, and characters who are well developed and believable
Mock Apple Alibi
In the picturesque town of Bald Eagle Falls, rich stories are woven as perfectly as a pie’s golden lattice top and the alibis are just as fake as mock apple pie. In Mock Apple Alibi, Erin and Vic must cut deep to solve a string of mysterious disappearances.
Welcome back to Bald Eagle Falls, where Erin Price is serving up more than delicious treats at Auntie Clem’s Bakery. This time, the recipe for disaster includes missing persons, clan warfare, and a mock apple pie that’s not as fake as the alibis flying around town!
What’s on the Menu?
- A Missing Mother: Mary Lou Cox vanishes without a trace, leaving her son Cam frantic and the whole town stirring up gossip like a bad batch of sourdough.
- A Vanishing Bookseller: Naomi, the owner of the Book Nook, also disappears, leaving Erin with more questions than answers.
- A Deadly Intruder: As if that weren’t enough, a masked gunman warns Erin and her friend and employee Vic to stay out of clan business. Talk about a half-baked threat!
- Clan Chaos: With Willie Andrews trying to maintain peace while navigating loyalty issues that would make a soap opera writer jealous, tensions are higher than a soufflé about to collapse.
- Culinary Conundrums: Can Erin craft a deliciously deceiving gluten-free mock apple pie to add to the menu of Auntie Clem’s Bakery?
Will Erin cook up enough clues to solve the mystery before someone gets permanently whisked away? Or will she and Vic find themselves on the wrong end of a family recipe for disaster?
A Recipe for Cozy Mystery Lovers
If you enjoy small-town settings, amateur sleuths, and a dash of culinary charm, you’ll devour “Mock Apple Alibi.” Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries and strong female protagonists, this book is a delectable blend of sweetness and suspense. Dig into another helping of the Auntie Clem’s Bakery series as Erin serves up justice, one slice at a time!
Knead to Know More?
Join Erin and Vic for a culinary cozy mystery filled with friendship, intrigue, and just the right pinch of danger—because in Bald Eagle Falls, things aren’t always as sweet as they seem! Discover why “Mock Apple Alibi” is the most delicious mystery yet—grab your copy now!
Praise for Auntie Clem’s Bakery
—This lady knows how to write!! I read this during hurricane Irma on my Kindle so I didn’t care the power was out!
—It was very good! But made me hungry!
—Oh my goodness I loved it! The murder mystery was so awesome… I couldn’t put this book down. Props to you again for another amazing read!
—I really enjoyed this book … Would make a great Hallmark movie.
—This very enjoyable story with uncomplicated characters and a sweet and easy storyline was well done.
Book Club Resources
Read On My Blog
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- The Secret Ingredient of Auntie Clem’s Bakery — Gluten-Free Murder
Praise for P.D. Workman
“Every single one of [P.D. Workman’s] books has spoken to me … And I have found strength in the books I’ve read.”
“This is one author I certainly will be looking out for, I can’t recommend her enough.”
“I’ll read anything by P. D. Workman that I can get my hands on.”
“Every book by PD Workman that I’ve read has been a gripping one, however different the genres are, going from lighter mysteries to really dark ones… this is one of my favourite, most dependable authors.”a
“P.D. Workman is an incredibly versatile writer. No matter which of her books I read I am drawn into a great story and honestly, I don’t think I’ve followed another author that could go from cozy mystery to YA to a PI series dealing with mental health issues. Really enjoy her books!”
“[P.D. Workman’s] stories are so believable and you can’t help but feel like you know these people. You find yourself crying, laughing and feeling the characters emotions. Now if an author can make you cry and feel every emotion in a story, she is one hell of an author.”
“P. D. Workman, does not shy from probing the deep psychological scars of childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction. Also characteristic of this author, these extremely sensitive issues are explored with extensive empathy, described with incredible clarity, and portrayed with profound insight.”
“Once again P.D.Workman has created an intense psychological mystery that impacts a wallop of thought induction. The writing is so well developed and draws you into the characters story.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is Mock Apple Alibi released?
A: Mock Apple Alibi is scheduled for release on November 21, 2025.
Q: Which book in the series is this?
A: This is Auntie Clem’s Bakery — Book 25.
Q: Where can I buy or preorder the book?
A: Preorder and purchase links appear above (Apple Books, Amazon, Kobo, and the author store when available). Price listed on some stores: $5.99 (eBook).
Q: Is this a culinary cozy mystery or does it include darker themes?
A: The book is a culinary cozy mystery with small-town atmosphere and amateur sleuthing; it contains suspense and themes of disappearance but stays within the cozy market tone.
Q: Are recipes included?
A: The books include culinary detail and atmosphere (e.g., a mock apple pie), but they are not recipe books. \
Q: Is Mock Apple Alibi suitable for book clubs?
A: Yes — there are book club resources and discussion questions listed under Book Club Resources on this page.
Q: Who is the intended audience?
A: Fans of culinary cozy mysteries, small-town cozy series readers, and those who enjoy strong female protagonists and light suspense.
