Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin

A Death by Chocolate Mystery, Book 8

By: Sarah Graves

Narrated by: Suzie Althens

One of the sweetest places to visit in Eastport, Maine, is Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree and Ellie White’s bakery, The Chocolate Moose, where people treat themselves to the most decadent desserts. But the island town also seems to cater to those with bitter dispositions . . .

Decorations of cobwebs and creatures are just being taken down across Eastport’s picturesque houses as the community says farewell to Halloween and ushers in winter with the unique confections found only at the Chocolate Moose. Revelers have gathered on the waterfront for a party at local celebrity Hank Rafferty’s ramshackle mansion, known as Stone House. The home repair TV show star and his guests await a devilish dessert delivery from Jake and Ellie—who arrive just after Hank falls to his death from the house’s turret’s balcony.

Despite his show’s popularity, Hank was not exactly beloved in Eastport, prompting the police to conduct a homicide investigation. Their number one suspect is the temperamental boyfriend of police chief Lizzie Snow, whom Hank openly hit on during the party. Although he may be hotheaded, Lizzie doesn’t believe her boyfriend is capable of killing anyone.

And neither do Jake and Ellie. Plenty of people had motive to want Hank dead—a disillusioned admirer, a school bully, and a discontent wife among them. Did any of them take the murderous plunge, or is there another ghost in Hank’s shady past yet to be revealed?

©2025 Sarah Graves (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

Cadence of the narrative coupled with the story…made it a pleasure and as if I was personally involved! Very fun.

Hate this question. Move on. Actually makes me shy away from leaving reviews when the demand comes for a “15 word minimum”.

Always Garrod stories

I love all of her books…I listen to them when I am working around the house or outside or on long walks

How they always seem to be able to run and not be so tired.They can't keep up the business

How they figure out, who did it just prior to getting themselves hurt... Or someone coming in to save them at the last minute. Then, they go home, just like nothing ever happened.

Love Sarah Graves!!!

Love the Characters, the setting, the storyline, and can’t wait for the next one!!! Might have to start all over!!