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Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1)

Joanne Fluke
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Joanne Fluke

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake Eden, Minnesota • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke follows Hannah Swensen, a baker in small-town Minnesota, who discovers a murder and becomes an amateur detective while managing her bakery, The Cookie Jar. Balancing her work and investigation, Hannah seeks justice for the victim, all while baking delicious treats. This book is the first in the Hannah Swensen Mystery series.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

72,501 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke blends cozy mystery elements with enticing culinary details. Readers appreciate the charming small-town setting and relatable heroine. However, some find the plot predictable and the characters lacking depth. Overall, it's a delightful, light read for cozy mystery enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1)?

Fans of cozy mysteries, particularly those who enjoy culinary themes, will relish Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke. Readers who love the blend of small-town charm, amateur sleuths, and mouth-watering recipes similar to those found in Diane Mott Davidson's Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries will find this book delightful.

4.0

72,501 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake Eden, Minnesota • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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