The Chocolate Moose Motive: A Chocoholic Mystery
After overhearing a man bully a woman, Lee learns that the woman, Sissy, was accused of killing her husband. Sissy’s father-in-law wants custody of her son and publicly bullies her often. Most of the residents in her small Michigan town, even the sheriff, believe Sissy is guilty, even though she has an alibi. Lee decides to offer Sissy a job in the business department of TenHuis Chocolade. When the angry father-in-law’s housekeeper is murdered after contacting Sissy, Lee tries to help collect evidence clearing her new employee. Then, after Sissy’s house is broken into, Lee attempts to make a cast of some suspicious footprints, only to have her evidence destroyed. As the killer becomes more aggressive, many readers may guess whodunit, but this series continues to maintain likable characters and believable situations flavored with interesting plot twists and mouthwatering chocolate references. Fans of the series will also enjoy those penned by Jessica Beck and Livia J. Washburn. --Amy Alessio