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Erin Murphy, manager of Glacier Mercantile (aka the Merc), is tuning up for Jewel Bayâs annual Jazz Festival. Between keeping the Mercâs shelves stocked with Montanaâs tastiest local fare and hosting the festivalâs kickoff concert, Erin has her hands full.
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Discord erupts when jazz guitarist Gerry Martin plummets to his death from the rocks above the Jewel River. The onetime international sensation had fallen out of sync with festival organizers, students, and performers. Was his death an accidentâor did someone even the score?
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Erin investigates despite the warning signs not to get involved. And when the killer attacks, she orchestrates her efforts into one last crescendo, hoping to avoid a deadly finale . . .
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Praise for the Food Loversâ Village Mysteries:
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âA pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips.â âKirkus Reviews
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âA lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes.â âMystery Scene
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âTreble at the Jam Fest has all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending. Great fun!â âSuspense Magazine
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âA delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry. Wine, enchiladas, and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana!â âKrista Davis, New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries
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âLeslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale!â âCleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries
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âMusic, food, scenery and a cast of appealing characters weave together in perfect harmony in Leslie Budewitzâs latest book.â âSheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the Orchard Mysteries and the County Cork Mysteries
Agatha Award-winning author Leslie Budewitz is passionate about food, great mysteries, and her native Montana, the setting for her national bestselling Food Loversâ Village Mysteries. She also writes the Spice Shop Mysteries, set in Seattleâs Pike Place Market. As Alicia Beckman, sheâs the author of stand-alone suspense, beginning with Bitterroot Lake (2021). Visit her online at www.LeslieBudewitz.com, where you can find maps of the village and surrounding area, recipes, and more.