Part of Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery, book 6
First published 1996
Goldy Schulz needs work badly. Her catering business barely survived Colorado's brutal spring weather. When her best friend Marla connects her with Prospect Financial Partners, Goldy jumps at the chance to cater their grand reopening party for the Eurydice Gold Mine. She arrives early at the remote site with Crab Quesadillas, Tomato-Brie Pie, and Gold Foil-Wrapped Fudge Bars. But Marla suspects the mine venture is fraudulent. Days later, Albert Lipscomb, who manages Marla's investments, disappears. The police treat Marla like a suspect. Goldy must keep her fourteen-year-old son Arch and his bloodhound out of trouble while she investigates stolen millions and multiple murders. As she bakes Sour Cream Cherry Coffeecake and Cinnamon Scones to rebuild her business, Goldy realizes she must identify which victim matters most to save her friend's life.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, found-family, investigation
Setting: Colorado, Eurydice Gold Mine, Prospect Financial Partners
337 pages · Hardcover · Bantam