First published 2014
Piper Donovan arrives in New Orleans to train at Boulangerie Bertrand, a respected French Quarter bakery. She wants to master pastry techniques, but a brutal murder disrupts her plans. The killer leaves behind disturbing clues that suggest voodoo connections. Piper finds herself studying the faces around her. The charming tour guide offers her private excursions. A mysterious jazz musician performs on Royal Street. A desperate radio host needs ratings. The friendly owner of Gris-Gris Bar welcomes customers with a smile. Any of them could be the murderer. Piper juggles cake orders for wedding clients while filming a movie role in the city. When the killer strikes again with more sinister evidence, she believes she can identify the culprit. But her investigation puts her own life at risk. She must rely on her instincts and courage to survive long enough to expose the truth.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, investigation
Setting: New Orleans, French Quarter, Boulangerie Bertrand, Gris-Gris Bar, Royal Street
Period: Contemporary
368 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow