Sweet Perfection Meets Sinister Prediction
Why You Need to Read Chocolate Eclairvoyant
The aroma of freshly baked choux pastry has filled Auntie Clem’s Bakery as Gluten-Free Baker Erin Price finally perfects the notoriously difficult gluten-free eclair. But in Bald Eagle Falls, Tennessee, sweet success always comes with a bitter twist. In Chocolate Eclairvoyant (Book 26 in the beloved Auntie Clem’s Bakery culinary cozy mystery series), Erin faces her most terrifying challenge yet when a harmless-seeming prank escalates to outright murder.
From Rhymes to Ruin
The trouble begins, as it often does, with an anonymous poem. Erin starts receiving cryptic, rhyming predictions sent to the bakery. Initially, Erin dismisses them as a silly bid for attention, joking that the author wants “drama and excitement”.
But these are no jokes. When the prediction references “vengeance and blood,” and young bakery employee Harold Melville suffers an accident that involves blood, the town begins to believe the writer is truly clairvoyant. The true horror arrives when a batch of Erin’s new, flawless eclairs are poisoned at the Historical Club meeting, tragically killing Martha Erasmus.
The Shocking Search for the Killer
The focus shifts immediately to who would dare attack a sweet, shared dessert. The poisonous act points the finger directly at Harold Melville. Erin, the Amateur Sleuth who trusts her employees, knows the sweet, dedicated teen is being framed due to his family connections and the paper the letters were written on—Melville stationery.
Erin’s determination to find the truth leads her down a path of local grudges, deep clan secrets, and exposed lies. The search culminates in a shocking encounter at the Town Hall meeting when the killer rigs a microphone to deliver a fatal electric jolt. Thankfully, Erin’s quick thinking prevents another death, proving that the killer is willing to risk it all to silence the truth. This is a must-read Small Town Mystery where Erin must decide who the real enemy is before the killer strikes again.
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- Stand-alone Friendly. All Auntie Clem’s Bakery books, including Chocolate Eclairvoyant, are written so new readers can jump in at any book.
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FAQs for Chocolate Eclairvoyant
1. What is the premise of Chocolate Eclairvoyant?
Answer: Chocolate Eclairvoyant follows gluten-free baker Erin Price as she navigates a small-town mystery involving cryptic poems and a shocking murder at her bakery.
2. Is Chocolate Eclairvoyant part of a series?
Answer: Yes, it is the 26th book in the beloved Auntie Clem’s Bakery Culinary Cozy Mystery series, but new readers can easily jump in without prior knowledge. Each book in the series reads as a stand alone.
3. Who is the main character in this book?
Answer: The main character is Erin Price, a gluten-free baker who takes on the role of an amateur sleuth to uncover the truth behind the mystery.
4. What themes are explored in Chocolate Eclairvoyant?
Answer: The book explores themes of friendship, betrayal, small-town secrets, and the challenges of pursuing one’s passion while facing danger.
5. Can I read this book if I haven’t read earlier installments?
Answer: Absolutely! While it’s part of a series, you can start with Book 26 without feeling lost as each book features its own mystery.
6. How does Erin Price get involved in solving the murder?
Answer: Erin gets involved when her employee Harold Melville is framed for murder after a batch of poisoned eclairs leads to tragedy at a local event.
7. Are there any special recipes included in this book?
Answer: While there may not be specific recipes featured directly in Chocolate Eclairvoyant, it embraces culinary themes that fans of baking and cozy mysteries will enjoy and you can pick up Recipes from Auntie Clem’s Bakery at pdworkman.com.
8. Where can I purchase Chocolate Eclairvoyant?
Answer: You can find Chocolate Eclairvoyant at major retailers such as Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and Google Play Books or at shop.pdworkman.com.
9. Is there an introductory offer for new readers?
Answer: Yes! Sign up for our mailing list to receive a free copy of Gluten-Free Murder, Book 1 in the series as part of our Cozy Mystery Starter Pack “Your First Bite”!
