Murderous Muffins
Authors: Lois Lavrisa
Tags: #Literature & Fiction, #Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, #Mystery, #Cozy
Murderous
Muffins
Book Two
Chubby Chicks Club Cozy Mystery Series
By Lois Lavrisa
Best-Selling Award-Winning Author of
Liquid Lies
Dying for Dinner Rolls
SunLake Press
By Lois Lavrisa
Lavrisa, Lois Marie (10-31-2014). Murderous Muffins
Copyright 2014 Lois Lavrisa
Discover other titles by Lois Lavrisa at
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What Authors and Reviewers are saying about Lois Lavrisa’s Novels and Short Stories:
DYING FOR DINNER ROLLS
(Cozy Mystery: NOVEL)
“Hold onto your hats for this humorous and quirky mystery which involves a group of friends of The Chubby Chicks club. Set in Savannah, Cat and her friends set out to solve a mystery to catch a killer, but as amateur sleuths find themselves way in over their heads pretty fast. Set in Savannah this cast of Friends comes together in this quirky hard to put down mystery. Cat, Annie Mae, José. Can't wait to read the next volume of the Chubby Chicks Club mystery series.”
~Luvbooks, Amazon Reviewer
“I enjoyed the characters in this book, and the mystery had me guessing the whole time. Lois Lavrisa blends just the right combination of humor, sentiment, and clever detective work in this cozy mystery about four good friends in Savannah. I'm glad to see this is the first book in a series because I want to read more.”
~Nancy Brandon, Bestselling Author
“I want more, please! Cat and Annie Mae are an entertaining pair in their quest to solve the murder of their friend. Their bumbling tactics prove to put them in danger, but their hearts are in the right place. I enjoyed collecting the clues right along with them. "Dying for Dinner Rolls" is a delightful read I recommend. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.”
~Ladyhawk, Amazon Reviewer
“This was a fun book to read because of the wacky characters and their escapades. I will be looking forward to the next book.”
~Cheryl K. Craig, Amazon Reviewer
LIQUID LIES
(Mystery, Suspense, Thriller: NOVEL)
“Full of breathtaking twists and turns! Liquid Lies had me whipping through the pages, never quite sure whose number was up next. A great whodunit mystery laced with suspense.”
~ Ann Charles, Award-winning and Bestselling Author
“I really enjoyed this book. I thought I had the bad guy/gal figured out only to be proved wrong more than once! Kept me guessing until the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.”
~J. Anderson Avid Reader, Reviewer
“I loved the heroine of Liquid Lies. CiCi is sympathetic but flawed...a well rounded character. The plot was fast-paced and multi-layered with a mystery that’ll keep you guessing until the last page. A fantastic debut novel by an exciting new author. Bravo.”
~ Reading Cat Review
“Liquid Lies is one of those books that when you start it, it’s hard to put down. Secrets can be destructive, which CiCi gets to know very well. Well-written, full of action, suspenseful, in fact everything one could ask in a mystery, this was a no-brainer to rate 5 stars!”
~ Mimi Barbour, Bestselling Author,
He’s Her
“This is a thrilling fast-paced mystery that whisks you through a whole range of emotions as you read. Told through the point of view of the main character, CiCi, we see her life unfold and an old secret come back to haunt her. With a wonderful cast of secondary characters, this is a well written engrossing read that kept me in suspense right up to the end. Loved it!”
~Loves Romance, Amazon top reviewer
“I could not put this book down! Liquid Lies is a tightly woven mystery steeped full of quirky characters on an emotion-packed thrill ride. This is one story you’ll want to tell your friends about!”
~ Cynthia Cooke, Award Winning Author,
Luck and a Prayer
CHRISTMAS CORPSE CAPER
(Short Story-Prequel to LIQUID LIES)
“This is a quick fun read, a little different than the normal fare you get this time of year. Unusual setting, characters that will seem familiar from your youth, yet done imaginatively with unexpected twists. I will definitely keep my eye on this author for upcoming work, well done.”
~
Nanakulikane
, Amazon Reviewer
“What a hilarious comedy! A laugh-out loud with a bunch of wacky protagonists and a hero who’s so eager to succeed at work--as a mortician--and to date his sweetheart. Lois Lavrisa’s witty writing style and comical situations will keep you entertained from the first to the last page of this fast-paced story. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to read LIQUID LIES.”
~Reader Forever, Amazon Reviewer
“You wouldn’t think Christmas and corpses go together, but Lois Lavrisa does a fine job of doing just that. Mark works in a funeral home and he has a crush on Kim. Little does he know what is about to happen in the Serenity Room. Lavrisa writes this quirky and fun short story in the first person and leaves you wanting more at the end. The flow is good and dialog is authentic. A great, quick read.”
~ Johnny Rotten Apples, Amazon Reviewer
Any story starts with an idea and then grows from there. Along the way, many people helped and supported me as I turned my idea into a finished book. First and foremost, thanks go out to my husband Tom and our children: Sean, Melanie, Tiffany and Ryan.
To my many writer friends who reviewed, edited and critiqued drafts, including those in the Savannah Pen & Ink Writers group, The Annual Women’s Writers’ Retreat gorgeous gals and the Rebel Writers Group. In addition, to all of my friends who listened to me while I plotted out my stories and talked about characters (as though they were real), thank you for letting me bend your ear. Also, thank you to my editors, Alicia Street at IProofread & More, and Amy at Blue Otter. And to my fabulous and talented cover designer, Karen Phillips.
My biggest gratitude is extended to you, my readers.
Without you, my stories would never be given life.
Thank you!
Lois Lavrisa writes “Mystery with a Twist.”
Her first mystery, LIQUID LIES, an
Eric Hoffer 2013 Finalist Award Winner and an Amazon Kindle Bestseller
, is set in an affluent lake town in Wisconsin.
“Fast paced with twists and turns. This is a winner!”
~Rita Herron, Award Winning Bestselling Author.
She’s been married to her aerospace husband Tom since 1991 and they have four children - two sons and two daughters. She’s a member of several writing organizations including: Mystery Writers of America (MWA), Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Sisters in Crime (SIC). She served as Vice President of the Low Country RWA. For the past decade, she’s been a member of several writing groups including the Savannah Pen & Ink. Lois has written for a local newspaper, a magazine, numerous newsletters and a weekly blog. Additionally, Lois has worked as an adjunct instructor and a technical writer.
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