Publisher's Synopsis
In the charming town of Oakwood, the annual potluck has always been a celebration of tradition-a time when neighbors gather to share family recipes and create memories over home-cooked meals. But when a beloved guest collapses after eating a tainted dish, the heartwarming event descends into a maze of mystery and betrayal.
Led by the steadfast Maddy Pierce and her eclectic team of domestic detectives, the investigation soon reveals that the poisoning was no accident. As digital clues, misprinted recipe cards, and rare herbal ingredients begin to paint a picture of calculated sabotage, the sleuths uncover deep-seated feuds and hidden resentments that have festered for decades. With every whisper of a secret, every gap in a key card log, and every chemical analysis, the detectives move closer to unmasking the mastermind behind the betrayal-a man whose desperate crusade to preserve Oakwood's fading traditions turns deadly.
In this cozy mystery filled with sharp wit, heartfelt community spirit, and a puzzle that spans the old and the new, the detectives race against time to restore trust in a town where every shared meal holds the promise of unity-and every hidden secret threatens to shatter it. Can the sleuths piece together the clues before the true cost of the betrayal is revealed? Uncover the deliciously twisted truth in "Oakwood Mysteries: The Case of the Poisoned Potluck."