Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (A Hannah Swensen Mystery)

Pretty engaging story. I liked it as a summer read. Not sure I'll continue with the series, though. The writing seems contrived here and there (too many adjectives) and the plot like had some highly unlikely twists and turns in there. But as I said, nice summer read.

I enjoy 'cozy' mysteries as a change from the more common violent murder/suspense/thriller style mysteries. I've read some very good cozies and some very bad cozies. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder is definitely on the 'good' side, though not necessarily one of the best I've read. I enjoyed getting to know the protagonist, Hannah, and I took particular delight in the author's care to give her a rationale for her detective work. I feel that, too often, amaateur sleuths just seem to take it upon themselves to do the investigative work and expect the real detectives to be grateful for the interference! I can't say that Hannah's rationale is entirely plausible, but in a small town, it may be much more plausible than I realize, being a city girl. I would definitely read more on the further adventures of Hannah Swensen. Recommended!

Note on Kindle formatting: Pretty good, but there are a few oddities. About once every chapter, the last word in a sentence appears in superscript. There are also a few instances of incorrect hyphenation (word in the middle of the page is hyphenated, as if it was split between two lines, though it isn't). Neither of those issues really impacts readability, but the superscript one IS disconcerting, although it doesn't occur with any regularity.

"Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder" is about a baker in Minnesota who owns a cookie shop in her town. One day, she finds the dairy delivery man shot at the back of her shop.
I wouldn't say that this is the best of Joanne Fluke's creations, but it is a good first start. It isn't scary like most murder stories, and I personally found it a little funny, especially when Fluke mentioned the main character's cat. "Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder" is an impressive book.

A fun mystery. I usually like dark, psychological Scandinavian mysteries but this was just so clever. Light but not fluff. Really love the protagonist . Clever plot. And, cannot leave out how great the recipes sound

Book appropriate for all. Clean fun and great cookie recipes. Characters show respect for each other. Plot is interesting with many leads to who done it. Easy flowing read in a down home environment with additional references to literature and/or customs.

The book started out interesting and held me till the end. It was a little slow moving in the middle and I predicted the villain before the end. It was still a cute book and it was nice that I could walk away when necessary. I look forward to reading the rest of her books and trying out all the recipes that they contain.

First I've heard of this series of mystery stories and it was a cute, folksy, small town mystery. It reminds me of the Cat Who series I read through several years ago, the cat is the companion or trusted confidante while working through the mystery. Although somewhat predictable, a light entertaining read.

Joanne Fluke tells a good tale with a heroine who has some trouble with tact. Her irreverence and quick wit held my interest as well as the plot twists did. The bonus is all the cookie recipes sprinkled throughout the book. The final thoughtful touch is the index to the recipes! Thanks, Joanne, I can't wait to get baking!

As usual, Joanne Fluke did not disappoint me with her story included in this Christmas trio of mysteries. Thanks to my enjoyment of her stories, I have found two new authors and have just ordered a Laura Levine book.

I was looking for something cute and lighthearted to read. This book was perfect. Nothing too gruesome. The characters were cute and I enjoyed the bonus of the cookie recipes. I plan on trying the lemon bars and pecan chews.

This is the first Hannah Swenson mystery I've read and it was good. Was it great? No, but I do recommend it. I like Hannah, the main character and the other characters that include family and friends in her small hometown. The story took awhile to get going, I was getting bogged down with too many details. About half way thru the pace picked up and it became a book I couldn't put down. At times the situations seem a little far-fetched but it was an enjoyable book overall and I will definitely read the next one!

This story was great to see where Hannah started into sleuth cookie maker. I started by reading the devils food cupcake murder which got me interested in this series and have read others but it was great to read the beginning.

Lately I've been into mysteries and this was recommended to me. I'd seen the series many times at the library and other bookstores but I finally decided to buy #1 for a great price. I enjoyed it! I had NO idea who the murderer was. I kept guessing at people and I was wrong every single time! :) I'm already reading the second book in the series. I highly recommend it!

This is an interesting story about a small town murder mystery. The heroine owns a cookie shop, and uses her cookies to bribe her ay into suspects homes, and to get information. As a bonus there are some very tasty cookie recipes included. I have made the sugar cookies, and they were a hit!

Interesting take on the murder-mystery storyline. While the basis of the story isn't truly believeable (business woman being asked to help with an investigation on her own) it does provide for some entertaining reading. I also like that the items in the bakery and mostly featured in the included recipes. Though I've not tried any of the recipes yet, I'm sure I will at some point. I will however be finding and reading the next book in the series, a little guilty pleasure.

I found the book very well written and the storyline very easy to follow. It kept my interest until the very end and was fooled as to who the murderer was. I would highly recommend this book and look forward to reading others by this author.

I stumbled upon this series by accident while shopping on the store. I have since downloaded and read every book available on my kindle. Not only are the mysteries easy reads and fun loving but she has started a baking frenzy at my house like never before. Her recipes are all fabulous!!!!

I enjoyed the story of the very fun and interesting character, Hannah and the rest of the townspeople in the small MN town. The author tells a great story through vivid details which keeps you turning the pages. This book not only contained the first mystery of the series, but some great recipes. As a bonus there is also a short story included. The format of the short story is not a mystery, but is a fast paced good read.

Great book!!

This is my first introduction to the Hanna Swenson series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Wanted to start at the beginning so now I'll be onto #2. It's nice that the author includes recipes for all of her cookies throughout the book. They all sound delish.

Truly enjoyed each and ever one of these stories. I read the individual author stories as they come out, so I knew I would l like it. I had never read Laura Levine, but now she is marked on my favorites. She is so funny. I highly recommend this product.

I really enjoyed this book. It made me hungry for sweets alot:). Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder is an easy read that will keep your attention and keep you wanting more. I just downloaded the second book in the series and can't wait to get started on it.

I decided to read the book after seeing the movie on Hallmark. There are certainly differences between the two but it is quick and fun read full of recipes and characters that I do believe would be found in a small Minnesota town.

Hate this book cover!! I want to see yummy chocolate chip cookies, not former soap opera actors. The story was cute, with moments of intrigue. Hannah was a bit unlikeable, at times, but overall 4 gold stars.

This is my first read of the Joanne Fluke mysteries. I must admit I was more interested in the recipes once I heard about this series. The book was good, the story interesting but the recipes were fantastic. Worth a look.

Hannah Swensen is a little goofy, imperfect, and loves her cat. She is often in the wrong place at the wrong time, and that just makes her more likeable, and human. The main character is surrounded by friends and family who like to push her to the limit of her patience, just like friends and family in all of our lives. With cookies recipes included, and a who-done-it murder that Hannah helps to solve, I can not wait to read more books in this fun series.