Books like Catering to Nobody (Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #1) by Diane Mott Davidson
In the first book of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series, Goldy Bear opens a new catering business in the chilly town of Aspen Meadows, Colorado. When a funeral reception is interrupted by an attempted poison of her abusive ex‑husband’s father, her license is revoked by the health department.
With her business on hold, Goldy teams up with local police investigator Tom Schultz to investigate the crime and to uncover why a beloved teacher might have wanted her death. As she digs deeper, Goldy discovers hidden skeletons in her own family’s past, forcing her to clear her name and protect her future.
Set weeks before Halloween, the novel blends culinary details with atmospheric Small‑town mystery, showcasing Goldy’s determination and the complexities of her personal history.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Diane Mott Davidson
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