Cinnamon Twisted is the latest book in Ginger Bolton’s A Deputy Donut Mystery series. Fans of this series aren’t going to want to miss out on this addition as Emily finds herself swept up into a murder mystery that lands her at the top of the suspect list.
Like all the books in this series, things start off innocently enough. Emily is enjoying life working at her donut shop with friends, family, and her beloved Torbie – Deputy. Change has been swirling around the little town in Wisconsin, but that’s to be expected with the onset of the summer months. What Emily isn’t expecting is for a customer to turn up dead after gifting her precious cat with a toy donut. What caused the woman to flee in such a panic from the bakery? How did she end up dead hours later and why? It appears that this particular mystery is one that’s going to hit especially close to home as it’s Emily’s home that is the center of it all.
It is such a delight to return to Fallingbrook, Wisconsin, and the delightful bakery of Deputy Donut. Familiar characters return as they pursue a murder mystery that generates more questions than answers before the big reveal at the end. The main character, Emily, is just as engaging as ever. You could easily see yourself gravitating towards her in real life as she goes about her days with her cat, Deputy.
Over the cases that Emily has solved, you’ll get to see that she is expertly retaining the knowledge of past events and makes a few novice mistakes. Of course, this doesn’t help her much when she is the first on the scene to discover that the customer she saw alive just a few hours ago is now deceased. Add in a new police chief who appears to have something to prove and you have quite the recipe for drama.
As you read this book you’ll have to applaud Emily for maintaining her cool more often than not. Especially whenever she has to cross paths with Chief Agnew. When it comes to characters you’re going to love to hate, he’s going to fill the bill to a “T”! Of course, the author does an excellent job with this because whether you like it or not he becomes a memorable character. LOL! He’s quick to judge and is looking to wrap this case up in a hurry. Apparently, with the thought process of “evidence be damned!” While Emily does her best to tread carefully with the police chief, sometimes she just HAS to put him in his place! I don’t blame her one bit! The man is insufferable! LOL!
It’s not always “angry drama” though in this book. There are many delightful and fun-filled moments for the characters as they enjoy various aspects of life with each other. Whether it’s simply hanging out at the bakery or attending a life-changing event, this book will bring a smile to your face.
Emily is definitely the focus of this story, but be forewarned – Chief Agnew threatens to steal the show more than once. With his bulldog approach to the murder, and his apparent desire to wrap the case up quickly he pops up frequently. I’m sure you’re thinking though – well, Emily surely has the protection of her friends and boyfriend Brent. Well, you see...the thing is...not so much. LOL! Now, in order to answer the question as to why...you’ll have to read. LOL! Rest assured the author eventually does offer some explanation behind SOME of Agnew’s behavior, but it’s just a small bit. LOL! I really think the man is just trying to be as crotchety as possible. I get the feeling he’d rather be “feared” than “liked.” At the rate he’s going he’s simply going to be DISliked, and highly judged for his poor policemanship. (Yes, I know that’s not a word, but it works! LOL!)
Dreaming of that sweet sweet ending? Well, how about before we get to THAT we tease a little bit about the killer. If you are more clever than me, you’ll figure it out pretty quickly I’m sure. For me though, the author kept me guessing. Okay, okay. I was too busy enjoying the story to really think about puzzling out the murder until it got closer to the ending. There just weren’t too many obvious clues! You get a clue here, a clue there, and of course, you’re GOING to suspect Chief Agnew due to HIS bizarre behavior. But the real culprit is going to come out of left field. But hey! At least you’ll be entertained and engaged the whole time you’re reading this book! That is a guarantee!
Now, the ending? Swoon! That’s all I’ll say. It is the perfect ending, and I’m honestly eager for the next book. I just KNOW that it’s going to be an absolute delight. Just hopefully it won’t be signaling time for us to be saying goodbye to these characters. I’m nowhere near ready for that! So, I’m hoping that the author has at least two or three more books in her to add to this series. LOL!
There is so much to love about this book, and I just know that you’re going to enjoy it all. From the twists, the turns, the historical aspect is woven into the story, and the sweet romance dripped in to give it that sweetly perfect balance. And don’t forget about the delicious recipes at the back! YUM! Can’t wait to try those out! This book gives you the right balance of story that will leave you utterly satisfied.
I’m rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. Well deserved and well earned. Another Deputy Donut Mystery delight.
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