The newest installment in the Cannabis Cafe cozy mystery series featuring twenty-eight-year-old, classically trained pastry chef Chloe Barnessure to appeal to millennial readers as well as lovers of classic cozy mysteries! What a long, strange trip it's been for Chloe. After her dream of becoming a Parisian pastry chefand a wifecrashed and burned, she returned home to the seaside town of Azalea Bay, California and opened a cannabis cafe. Despite some residents' misgivings about how such a business may affect the community's reputation, Baked by Chloe has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Nothing mellows out people like sweet edibles and frothy drinks with a dash of CBD. But when it comes to surfers, the only high they want to ride is on a wave. The annual summer Azalea Bay Pro Challenger Surf Competition is underway, and fan favorite Aaron Gill is treading water. Plagued by professional and personal pressures, he finds himself no longer a top contender, and everyone is saddened when he takes his own life. But his best friend Ethan Wilson knows that despite Aaron's difficulties, suicide was not on his mind, and he begs Chloe to investigate. Against her better judgment, Chloe dives in and discovers Aaron was surrounded by people motivated enough to help him wipe outpermanently . . . [Cannabis and CBD-infused Recipes Included (always consume responsibly)!] Praise for A Half-Baked Murder';This fun and fact-filled thematic entry into the cozy mystery genre has it all: a twisty murder investigation, a charming small town, a potential romance with the single guy next door, and recipes. . . Highly recommended.' Library Journal, Starred Review';[A] richly drawn mystery. . .George has laid the foundation for a series that feels fresh, young, and full of surprises.' First Clue, Starred Review
