by Joanne Fluke
Part of Hannah Swensen, book 29
First published 2023
Hannah Swensen serves her pink lemonade desserts at Lake Eden's Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration. The Minnesota town buzzes with artisans, athletes, and marching bands celebrating the longest day of the year. The festivities turn deadly when someone murders a retired professional baseball player. Rumors about the victim's past create a long list of potential killers. Hannah's mother Delores becomes a suspect after she publicly argued with the dead man. He had dunked her in a county fair tank, and she held a grudge. Hannah must clear her mother's name while managing a major announcement at The Cookie Jar and keeping up with her baking duties. She launches a risky investigation to identify the real murderer. The killer proves ruthless and dangerous, putting Hannah in serious peril as she searches for the truth.
Genres: mystery, contemporary-romance, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: cozy, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, family-drama
Setting: Lake Eden, Minnesota
Period: Summer Solstice
290 pages · Hardcover · Kensington Cozies