The Battered Body

Book 5 in the harrowing and heartwarming Supper Club Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams! "Sprinkled with delightful characters and topped off with a dash of suspense." -Romantic Times Book Reviews Librarian James Henry and the supper club will have more than enough food for thought trying to count calories and catch a killer . . . Reluctantly visiting humble Quincy's Gap to create a special wedding cake, celebrity chef the "Diva of Dough" is not nearly as sweet as her delectable confections, and it's just a matter of time before she alienates everyone she meets. When her corpse is discovered, covered in cake batter no less, there are more than a few locals who think she got her just desserts. And despite their own distaste for the woman, James and his friends know they have to rise to the occasion and solve the murder. With clues and suspects few and far between, the supper club members realize that catching the culprit will be anything but a cake walk. And when a second victim turns up dead, they'll have to quickly discard any half-baked notions about the killer . . . before they all get iced. This brand-new, fully revised edition includes mouthwatering recipes! Praise for the Supper Club Mystery Series: "Heavy on fun, light on gore, this savory mystery comes complete with yummy recipes." -Publishers Weekly "Foodies will love the recipes and fans the new adventures of the five friends." -Kirkus Reviews

Ellery Adams, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author, has written dozens of mystery novels. Her traditionally published series include The Secret, Book, and Scone Society Mysteries, The Book Retreat Mysteries, The Books By the Bay Mysteries, and The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries. Her Indie series include The Supper Club Mysteries, The Hope Street Church Mysteries, and The Antiques & Collectibles Mysteries. She shares her North Carolina home with her husband, two trolls, and three keyboard-hogging felines.