The Whole Enchilada: A Novel of Suspense

Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries, Book 17

By: Diane Mott Davidson

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Caterer and sleuth extraordinaire Goldy Schulz jumps from the frying pan into the fire as she tries to solve a puzzling murder that is much too close to home, in this latest entry in the New York Times best-selling series from "today's foremost practitioner of the culinary whodunit" (Entertainment Weekly).

Goldy Schulz knows her food is to die for, but she never expects one of her best friends to actually keel over when she's leaving a birthday party Goldy has catered. At first, everyone assumes that all the fun and excitement of the party, not to mention the rich fare, did her in. But what looks like a coronary turns out to be a generous serving of cold-blooded murder. And the clever culprit is just getting cooking. When a colleague - a woman who resembles Goldy - is stabbed, and Goldy is attacked outside her house, it becomes clear that the popular caterer is the main course on a killer menu. With time running out, Goldy must roll up her sleeves, sharpen her knives, and make a meal out of a devious murderer, before that killer can serve her up cold.

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©2013 Diane Mott Davidson (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

one of my favorite series!

I've loved everyone of Goldie ' s adventures and this one had that extra little kick at the end that topped then all! However, I can't imagine any other narrator than Barbara Rosenblat; she is perfect!

Made me smile

What made the experience of listening to The Whole Enchilada: A Novel of Suspense the most enjoyable?

I love this series...not too heavy and a little corny at times...but is the perfect occasional escape. I've listened to most of them but this was definitely my favorite. The ending made me smile.

Narrators voice is awful!

Loved the story & have read all of Diane Mott Davidson's books in this series, however, this is the first audio book I've listened to though. The narrator has a gravely voice & mispronounced several words, in addition to not being able to keep the "voices" of the characters consistent. I wish I would've just read it the old fashioned way instead of listening to it!

This enchilada has too much filling

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

The story is cute and at times, I think exceptionally portrayed. At other times it seems to go on and on with colorful descriptions that don't really factor into the story. No offense to Rosenblat, but it's a bit over-'acted.'

Would you recommend The Whole Enchilada: A Novel of Suspense to your friends? Why or why not?

For those who have the time, maybe. For those who want crisp story telling, no.

I love this series...The reader is terrible.

I have read every book in this series up to this one. I decided to try the audio book version. This reader is terrible. The voices she tries to do are supposed to be comical I guess? Goldie sounds like an idiot and Arch and Julian sound like pot-heads. I don't know if I can bring myself to finish the book. Yes - it's that bad.

Best Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery Novel Ever !

This story was great !! So many twists and turns. A personal growth success novel.

it should have been two books

the last ten minutes of the book, could have been a whole other book,
i feel i got cheated out of a book.

Sooo Good!

narration was soon good!
wonderful series, hard to choose favorite....this is definitely #1 favorite!

BEST book in the entire series.

What made the experience of listening to The Whole Enchilada: A Novel of Suspense the most enjoyable?

Great story. The book kept my attention from the beginning to the end. Love this series but the author really went the extra mile with this one.
I enjoyed the "puzzle" within the story, the review of history for the main character and the way it was all tied up in the end.
BY THE WAY....SPOILERS......SO HAPPY with how this book ended. I for one have been waiting for this to happen in the storyline for a long time. Great way to bring it about.
Very touching.....I laughed....then I cried (with joy) for Goldie.

What other book might you compare The Whole Enchilada: A Novel of Suspense to and why?

Perhaps this is comparable to the book (can't remember the title of the specific book in the series) in which Goldie's first husband the JeRK was murdered.

Which character – as performed by Barbara Rosenblat – was your favorite?

Toss up between Marla and Goldie. Love em both.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end. SPOILERS.....the end was such a wonderful surprise and sweet gift the author gave us. Such a great way to end the story.

Any additional comments?

Read it or listen to it especially if you have read prior books in the series. This is the BEST one thus far. Thank you Diane Mott-Davidson for this one!

Very re-playable, so worth the investment

I am a big fan of the Diane Mott Davidson Colorado culinary mysteries. They are extremely re-readable, i.e., re-playable. This is exactly the kind of recorded book that makes for engrossing listening. The narrator, Barbara Rosenblatt, does a superior job on all voices, especially the main character, her best friend, her husband, and her son. This was my fourth time to listen to the entire 17 books in a row, and this last one is deeply satisfying. The author and the narrator really make you care and I confess to having tears in my eyes at the conclusion despite knowing exactly what would happen. Well-done, indeed! Fingers crossed that Davidson will one day write some sequels to the series.