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.

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.

Kept me guessing!

Oh my goodness! Not to often that I get choked up by a story! I love all of the Goldy books but this one is the best I have listened to! This book actually had me wanting to cry at the end....and NOT in tears of sadness!

good book

the main character shows her poor judgement skills again. at least this appears to be the end of the books! while the plot was good, and the majority of the characters seemed believable, the main character is far too gullible to be a crime solver. the narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life.

what's with the six pack a day ?

although I like Diane's stories, I hated the voice over. it made it sound like everyone smoked a 6 pack of cigarettes every day. instead of seeing Goldie as an espresso drinking catering cutie, I suddenly saw her in rollers and hair pins carrying her six pack of cigarettes drinking cold coffee with whipping cream. sorry I would have enjoyed another voice.

Been waiting for Goldy all summer!

Would you listen to The Whole Enchilada: A Novel of Suspense again? Why?

Yes! I love listening to Rosenbladt and knowing Diane Mott wrote the story

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

You bet. Never a dull moment.......you think you know......not.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblat’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. Always comes through.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, wanted it to last.....

Not real but ffood sounds good

Have enjoyed Goldy, Marla and Julian for years What sn array of foods Goldy and Julian have made
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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!