Kernel of Truth {+ Giveaway}

Author Kristi Abbott takes gourmet snack food to a new level in KERNEL OF TRUTH, the first installment in her Popcorn Shop Mystery series.

Divorced and at a loss, Rebecca Anderson moves back home to Grand Lake, Ohio, despite what the rumor mill thinks. She opens a gourmet popcorn shop called POPS on main street. She’s next door to Coco’s Cocoas owned by Cordelia “Coco” Bittles, who has always been like a grandmother to her. They were discussing going in to business together on a new venture.

When Coco is found dead in her shop by her niece, Jessica, local authorities believe it’s a burglary gone terribly wrong. Rebecca believes there’s more to it and begins to do a bit of sleuthing on her own. As things begins to pop in place, Rebecca finds herself and her poodle Sprocket in a deadly situation.

Abbott has created fun-loving, likable characters and placed them in a small town setting that is perfect. The bonds of friendship mixed with the suspense of a murder mystery enhances the story.

KERNEL OF TRUTH flows smoothly and at a steady pace. The author weaves in tidbits about gourmet snacks, but doesn’t make it overshadow the drama of the murder. Delicious popcorn-related recipes are included as an added bonus.

This is an entertaining start to a charming new series featuring a spunky protagonist that is sure to delight mystery readers and tempt taste buds.

Kernel of Truth by Kristi Abbott, A Popcorn Shop Mystery (Book #1), Berkley, @2016, ISBN: 978-0425280911, Mass Market Paperback, 304 Pages 

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Penguin/Random House, I have a print copy of KERNEL OF TRUTH by Kristi Abbott to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, March 17.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope I’ve enticed you to check out KERNEL OF TRUTH. Do you enjoy gourmet popcorn? If so, what’s your favorite kind? If not, do you enjoy just plain popcorn?

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