Life of Pie...Cut Short

A Penelope Sinclair Cozy Murder Mystery

At Bath's Harvest Festival, one pie is to die for…literally.

Just when Penelope thought life in Bath, Maine might finally settle down, Grandma Joyce shows up—suitcase in one hand, apple pie in the other. But when the festival's judge keels over after a single bite, all fingers point straight at Granny.

With Granny’s initials stamped on the poisoned pie tin, and Penelope’s own reputation on the line, Teo, the Teacup Chihuahua, and Penelope have to sniff out the truth fast.

Hank, the debt-ridden Harvest King, hides more secrets than hay bales. Nadine Fletcher, a rival baker with a failing shop, bristles with motive. And Vera Montgomery, Bath's reigning pie queen, will guard her crown at any cost.

The suspect list is rising as quickly as bread dough on a warm day. But someone isn't just out to frame Grandma; they'd be happy to make Penelope the next victim of this cutthroat contest.

Now it's up to Penelope to stop the killer before they serve a deadly second slice.

Tessa Aura's Newest Installment is Sweetly Suspenseful.

The Harvest Festival pie competition takes a deadly turn when a judge collapses after tasting Grandma Joyce’s entry, instantly making the formidable baker the prime suspect.
​Penelope Sinclair races to clear her grandmother's name, but the investigation uncovers a shocking twist: the victim was an impostor. Who was the real judge, and was he the intended target?
​Tessa Aura delivers the most compelling and twist-filled installment of the Penelope Sinclair Cozy Murder Mystery series to date. An engaging plot, charming small-town setting, and high-stakes amateur sleuthing make this a must-read.
​Highly recommended for fans of professional, culinary-themed mysteries!
Harvest Festival Turns Homicide