Baking Bad

Kim M. Watt

Book 1 in the series:Beaufort Scales

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murder mystery in english village

cozy mystery with urban fantasy

characters include dragons and women's institute members

quirky characters in toot hansell

light hearted and witty writing style

multiple points of view

humor and whimsy in the storyline

charming yorkshire dales setting

emotional and engaging descriptions

fast paced and engaging narrative

dragons collaborating with women

delightful baked goods

'Baking Bad' by Kim M. Watt is a cozy mystery set in the charming English village of Toot Hansell, where a murder of the local vicar sets off a chain of events involving an eclectic cast of characters, including dragons, retired RAF officers, and members of the Women's Institute. The story unfolds through multiple points of view, weaving together a clever mystery with elements of humor, whimsy, and suspense. Kim Watt's writing style is described as dry, witty, and light-hearted, with a focus on well-developed characters and engaging storylines that keep the reader guessing.

Characters:

The characters are diverse, primarily featuring older women from the Women's Institute and their dragon friends, each with unique personalities that contribute to the humor and charm of the story.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by wit and humor, with emotional descriptions that engage the reader, providing a light-hearted and amusing narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a murder mystery in a quaint English village, where a group of women from the Women's Institute and a clan of dragons collaborate to solve the case, all while savoring delightful baked goods.

Setting:

The setting is a quaint, fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales, enhanced by the charming interactions between the human characters and dragons, with a strong focus on tea and baking.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and engaging, with a mix of humor and suspense that keeps the reader intrigued through multiple character perspectives.

Miriam couldn’t help feeling a little sorry for the vicar. He was wedged between Alice and Gert, picking at a piece of Victoria sponge cake and nodding with the regularity and anxiety of one of those ...

Notes:

The book is a cozy mystery set in the fictional village of Toot Hansell in the Yorkshire Dales.

It features a unique mix of dragons and a Women's Institute group solving crimes together.

The main dragon character, Beaufort Scales, is the High Lord of the Cloverly Dragons and interacts with modern life.

The characters are described as lovable and relatable, with flaws and quirky personalities.

The book includes humorous descriptions of food, making it a tempting read for food lovers.

It combines whimsical elements with suspenseful moments throughout the story.

Readers noted the engaging and witty writing style of Kim M. Watt, appreciating her humor.

The book also contains baking recipes in an appendix, adding a fun, interactive element to the reading experience.

The protagonist group includes older women, making it a refreshing take on the cozy mystery genre.

The dragons in the story are not conventional fire-breathing creatures but are playful and somewhat goofy.

From The Publisher:

A tranquil village.

A poisoned cupcake.

A murdered vicar.

A simple case - or it should be. But all clues point to the Toot Hansell Women's Institute, and Detective Inspector Adams is about to discover there's much more to the W.I. than just bake sales and jam making.

Alice Martin, RAF Wing Commander (Ret.), and current chair of the Women's Institute, knows the ladies of the W.I. are not guilty. But she has a bigger problem. Toot Hansell has a large and dragonish secret, and she needs to keep the police well away from it. Plus she'd really rather not be arrested for murder. Again.

Meanwhile, Beaufort Scales, High Lord of the Cloverly dragons and survivor of the days of knights and dragon hunts, knows even better than Alice that the modern dragon only survives as long as no one knows they exist. But he also knows friends don't let friends face murder inquiries alone. Beaufort fully intends to Get Involved.

This investigation is about to take on dragonish proportions.

Best put the kettle on…

A funny cozy mystery (with dragons), for anyone that likes their mysteries British, gentle, and well-stocked with cake, tea, and friendship. And dragons, obviously.

Baking Bad is the laughter-steeped first book in The Beaufort Scales series of cozy mysteries (with dragons). If you like casually profane heroines, whimsical shenanigans, and stories that give you wings, then you'll love Kim M. Watt's enchanting tale.

Buy Baking Bad to whip up a recipe for murder today!

Note: This cozy mystery contains:

no graphic violence

no sex

no strong language; however it does contain some blasphemous language

but there are copious quantities of cake and tea. You may need supplies.

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