Diane Mott Davidson has wrote yet another excellent mystery novel involving Colorado’s lovable caterer Goldy. In this novel The Cereal Murders a parent goes to the extremes to make sure their child is at the top of the list for colleges.
Goldy must face her first dead body or two and fight for very teenager that she had to help through a rough time before. As the students are stressed with applying for colleges and passing their SAT’s Goldy must face stress of trying to make sure the teens have nutritious breakfast and a delicious tray full of snacks.
However, all the preparation turns sour as two families begin to bicker about who has the best child. Pride stands in the way as the two parents continue an unnecessary fight. Will the parents make up in time for the next bronco’s game or will Goldy have to continue catering to ungrateful people?
Her son Arch must learn how to take on seventh grade as Goldy must learn to get creative with her recipes. Everyone is at wits ends as pranks are pulled upon the family causing all sorts of stress.
Meanwhile, Goldy is beginning to experience what a healthy love life is like as she begins to light a new flame. With protection and intriguing passion Goldy finds herself in the arms of the very unexpected character within this well written novel.
Diane Mott Davidson went beyond my expectations as I sunk my teeth into this mystery novel called The Cereal Murders. With delightful twists and turns and little hints, it is truly hard to really guess who done it in this book. A delightful read, this 22 chapter book sets the imagination on fire as the story unfolds.
The emotion Mrs. Davidson portrays from the characters brings the book to life. As I finished reading this book I could barely put it down. I cannot wait until I can sink my teeth into another book that is written by Diane Mott Davidson.
