Spells and Scones by Bailey Cates, New on the Mystery Bookshelf during July 2016

New on the Mystery Bookshelf during July 2016 …

Spells and Scones by Bailey Cates, A Katie Lightfoot, Magical Bakery Mystery (6th in series)

Publisher: NAL

  

When the bookshop next to the Honeybee Bakery hosts a signing for a Savannah radio celebrity's new self-help book, magical baker Katie Lightfoot is happy to provide some delectable desserts. A big crowd has turned out for the event, curious about the book (and maybe to sample some goodies), but the final chapter comes too soon for the author when she is found dead at the event.

The prime suspect is Angie Kissel, a former witch whose familiar was once Katie's own terrier, Mungo. Katie is at first hesitant to help, afraid of losing the little dog who has become so important to her. But after a little nudge from Mungo himself, Katie decides to try to conjure up the real killer — before Angie gets served …

— Spells and Scones by Bailey Cates

To see more new paperback titles scheduled to be published this month, visit The Mystery Bookshelf for July 2016. For new hardcover titles, visit New Mysteries where for a list of July 2016 mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers is provided.