Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies

Pies Before Guys Mystery, Book 1

De: Misha Popp

Narrado por: Tanya Eby

The first time Daisy Ellery killed a man with a pie, it was an accident. Now, it’s her calling. Daisy bakes sweet vengeance into her pastries, which she and her dog, Zoe, deliver to the men who’ve done dirty deeds to the town’s women. But if she can’t solve the one crime that’s not of her own baking, she’ll be out of the pie pan and into the oven.

Parking her Pies Before Guys mobile bakery van outside the local diner, Daisy is informed by Frank, the crusty diner owner, that someone’s been prowling around the van—and not just to inhale the delectable aroma. Already on thin icing with Frank, she finds a letter on her door, threatening to reveal her unsavory secret sideline of pie à la murder.

Blackmail? But who whipped up this half-baked plot to cut a slice out of Daisy’s business? Purple-haired campus do-gooder Melly? Noel, the tender—if flaky—farm boy? Or one of the abusive men who prefer their pie without a deadly scoop of payback?

The upcoming statewide pie contest could be Daisy’s big chance to help wronged women everywhere…if she doesn’t meet a sticky end first. Because Daisy knows the blackmailer won’t stop until her business is in crumbles.

©2022 Misha Popp (P)2022 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Good story to zone out to

I love amateur sleuth stories, but this took awhile to get to the point. it's bubbly and carefree. no deep thinking needed. keeps your attention while wondering if the mystery is as bad as its presented to be.

Just read it!

If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries (and can handle just the tiniest bit of magic), read this book. One of my very favorite that I’ve found on Audible

Hooked from the first 5 mins

I love the premise of the series and the themes of legacy, advocacy and authenticity. The author, a white woman says the quiet parts out loud as it relates to racism etc. For example, (paraphrasing) the main character acknowledges that her partner, a white man, had a positive experience with the police, but had he been a Black man he may have been dead. As a Black woman her writing leads me to believe that she is a true ally. Needless to say I plowed through all three novels in a week and I am anxiously awaiting the next one.

The narrator is phenomenal!!!! I listened to all three installments and was not disappointed. I’ll look for more books with this narrator.

I love the story.

I love this story I thought that it wasn't going to be a good book but it was. It dragged a little but over all the book was very good and I enjoyed it.

Not a fan

I probably am the wrong audience for this story. I should’ve realized from the premise but I was lured in by the narrator who I really enjoy as well as the reviews comparing it to the books by Ellery Adams. Didn’t really like the main character or her world view. As for the comparison to Ellery Adams, I guess I can see it sort of but the off-putting elements just turned me off

Book is as goog as pie!

Very interesting story with love, death, laughter, mystery and intriguing. Now I'm having some pie.

LOVED IT!!!

Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies is a well written cozy mystery with engaging characters and an amazing plot. I loved this book and was drawn into the story immediately. I can't wait for the next book.

Loved the concept!

Normally cozies are a little bland for me. This one kept me engaged and I really enjoyed the premise.

So good!!

I enjoyed this book so very much I really hope the author writes more! I'm so in!

Weird

This book weirds me out. It’s a feisty, cutesy tale of a serial killer. Too much politics. I can’t finish it. The narrator is excellent.