Maple Bar & Murder: A Cozy Donut Shop Mystery

At Rise and Shine Donuts, Nora has spent eleven years perfecting maple bars, remembering every regular’s order, and trusting the comforting rhythm of small-town life. So when antique shop owner Walt Crimmins misses his usual six-fifteen maple bar and is later found dead at his desk, Nora knows something is terribly wrong. A plate of apple fritters that don’t fit his habits, a freshly washed mug in an office that never sees soap, and a trail of uneasy lies all point to one chilling conclusion: Walt’s death was no simple heart attack.

As Nora starts asking questions, the familiar streets of Belford begin to feel less comforting and far more dangerous. Hidden business secrets, forged antiques, and a carefully planned deception pull her deeper into a mystery that someone in town is desperate to keep buried. With only her sharp memory, her baker’s instinct for timing, and her refusal to ignore the details everyone else overlooks, Nora must uncover the truth before a killer serves up another fatal surprise.

Warm, witty, and deliciously suspenseful, Maple Bar & Murder is a cozy mystery filled with small-town charm, neighborhood secrets, and mouthwatering donut-shop atmosphere. Perfect for readers who love clever amateur sleuths, food-themed mysteries, and whodunits where the smallest detail can crack the whole case wide open.