Beaten to the Punch: And Other Mysteries

The small talk at a summer barbeque is rudely interrupted by a baffling murder. It looks like poison, but how can that be when everyone has shared the same food and drink? Alma Easter, a cake-obsessed old lady, knows the answer. With this and other intriguing mysteries, Beaten to the Punch contains a variety of entertaining short stories for anyone who loves a cosy read. Contents:A Grey WebbA Heavy SleeperDying to ConfessBeaten to the PunchTake the HeatThe Missing UnicornIn the NeighbourhoodOne Dead PigletA Screaming MurderThe Bloodied SwordThe WatercolourA Murder at BreakfastAbout 25, 000 words.