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Murder rocks the small Michigan community that thrives around Moe Davidson’s once‑popular clown shop. When the proprietor of the neighboring chocolate shop, Lee Woodyard, is framed for the crime, she must protect Moe’s grieving widow, keep the town’s unsuspecting residents safe, and solve the mystery before the killer strikes again. As the festivities of Clown Week heighten tensions, Lee navigates suspects in grease paint and floppy shoes while experimenting with new chocolate creations. The novel blends crime investigation with a lighthearted nod to the confectionery world as Lee battles to clear her name and uncover the truth.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: JoAnna Carl
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