Introduction

“Childs serves dedicated cup-of-tea-and-a-cozy readers exactly what they long for.”--Publishers Weekly

“Childs shines in the Cackleberry Club series, and not only with dandy plots and cherished characters, but also with a multitude of food references.”-- Richmond Times-Dispatch

As the Kindred Players hold their first dress rehearsal for A Christmas Carol, a ghost wafts onstage and murders the star of the show. Shocked from her perch in the wings, Suzanne Dietz, co-owner of the Cackleberry Club, chases this spooky specter through the shadowy backstage of the theatre, but loses him when he escapes into a snowstorm. Feeling angry and threatened, Suzanne runs her own shadow investigation and ends up juggling multiple suspects that include the mayor of small town Kindred, a strange visiting minister, a former female employee of the victim, and the play’s director. True to character, Suzanne also deals with holiday tea parties, a second murder, a devastating fire, and a terrifying car crash – all while maintaining a sizzling romance with the town doctor. Eggs on Ice offers plenty of outrageous humor, cozy moments, and recipes that include Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork, Elvis French Toast, Pumpkin Breakfast Casserole, and Church Basement Funeral Bars.

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Excerpt

Wide-eyed and practically breathless, Suzanne stared at the ghost. A heavy cowl still obliterated its face, the knife was clutched in his hand. She took one cautious step backwards. And then another.
What was I thinking? This is such a bad idea.
The ghost raised his knife up and then tilted it in a perpendicular fashion, almost as if he was making some kind of medieval symbol or benediction.
Suzanne’s heart fluttered with fear. Had Toni called 911? Had anyone from the theatre followed her back here? Was she about to become this madman’s next victim?
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Discussion Questions

What was exciting or unique about the opening chapter of Eggs on Ice? Did the murder mystery get off to a good fast start? Did the descriptions prickle the hairs on the back of your neck?

Does the author create enough of a “sense of place” that you could picture the dark stage at the theatre and the spooky ghost? How about later on at the Cackleberry Club café with its Knitting Nest and Book Nook?

Did you feel there were enough twists and turns in the story? What were your favorites? Did you see the second murder coming?

Did you enjoy the fact that the author combined mystery with plenty of humor?

Do you think Suzanne and Sam will finally get married? Or is she too much for him to handle?

Do you think Suzanne is able to balance her career with her personal life as well as being an amateur sleuth? Do you think most working women are able to achieve a good balance? In not, why not?

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