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Curried Away (Spice Shop Mystery Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Gail Oust (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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Piper Prescott, proprietor of Spice It Up!, has persuaded Doug Winters, the mild-mannered vet she’s been dating, to demonstrate Indian cuisine at her shop. But before Doug’s presentation of classic chicken curry is completed, Ned Feeney, local handyman, bursts in with news of a murder.

Sandy Granger, the director of a local production of Steel Magnolias, was found strangled in the third-floor balcony of the Brandywine Creek Opera House. Sandy, it seems, had not endeared herself to cast or crew. Complaints about her ran the gamut from her management style to her lack of people skills. Everyone connected with the production falls under suspicion, including Piper Prescott’s BFF, Reba Mae Johnson, who made it well known how unhappy she is that she was cut from the cast.

When the spotlight for the dastardly deed shines on Reba Mae, Piper rushes to her friend’s defense. Who among Sandy’s detractors was angry enough to wrap a silk scarf around her neck—and pull tight? Will Piper succeed in solving the case before she becomes the killer’s encore performance? And will she ever learn just how to prepare the perfect curry? As delicious as it is charming, this entry in Gail Oust’s mouth-watering Spice Shop Mysteries, Curried Away, is sure to delight both old fans and new.

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    Spice Shop Mystery Series
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  6. Publication date
    December 13, 2016
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A Library Journal Pick of the Month!

"Blending just the right ingredients of humor, mystery, and action, Oust bakes up a delightful and tasty Southern cozy in her fourth series outing (after Cinnamon Toasted). Paige Shelton and G.A. McKevett fans with eat this one up." ―Library Journal (Pick of the Month)

Praise for The Spice Shop Mysteries

“Oust does the formula proud, adding a kick to this mystery/romance that’s so piquant it might have come straight out of Piper’s shop.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Cinnamon Toasted

“Tasty . . . Plenty of spice lore adds flavor to this amiable mystery.” ―Publishers Weekly on Kill ’Em with Cayenne

“A quality first in a Southern cozy series . . . This is a must-read for fans of Carolyn Hart’s Death on Demand series, as well as those who like culinary mysteries.” ―Publishers Weekly on Rosemary and Crime

“Highly recommended!” ―New York Times bestselling author Donna Andrews on Rosemary and Crime

About the Author

The author of the Bunco Babes mystery series, GAIL OUST is often accused of flunking retirement. Hearing the words "maybe it's a dead body" while golfing fired her imagination for writing a cozy. Ever since then, she has spent more time on a computer than at a golf course. She lives with her husband in McCormick, South Carolina.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01G1J80H8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Minotaur Books (December 13, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1451 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
54 global ratings
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I believe the best complement you could ever give a book is "I stayed up till 2am to finish it."🍃🍃I did have a few issues with some of the characters. For instance, Pipper seems to let her ex husband walk all over her still. Don't even get me started on Amber. (The hussy home wrecker.)🍃I still dont understand why anyone talks to Dottie, the mayors wife. That woman has the biggest mouth and gossips like her life is on the line.🍃Even though I read the previous book, I feel like there were too many names mentioned. There were a few times I had to stop and think if we had been introduced yet, or if they were even important to the story.🍃I have a list of characters that I would love to be the victim or the murderer in the next book. (I might be a bit bloodthirsty.)🍃However, when it comes down to it...the book kept me up till 2. I couldn't put it down. I found myself walking around doing tasks and reading. The only other time I've found myself doing that, was with the previous book in this series "Cinnamon Toasted".🍃The author had me guessing until the very end when the groundbreaking clue was tossed out. (And at that point, does it even count if I guess correctly? Probably not.)🍃I started Curried Away by Gail Oust Saturday afternoon, and was finished by 2am Sunday.🍃I give this book a good 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5 stars (4.5)🍃I highly recommend this author if you haven't read her yet🍃
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babe47
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good series.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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I love Gail Oust's Spice Shop Mysteries. She has a good mix of characters in her book that keep it interesting and each book makes you want more. I love the way this series is going. As an added bonus, you learn about spices in the Spice Shop and there are recipes at the back. Each book can be read as a stand alone but I urge you to start with the first and continue through. You will be glad you did. Can't wait for her next book.
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Klani
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun series!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023
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I am enjoying this series & getting to know the characters more with each book. This book reminded me of a small town I lived in as a young person & some of the local characters I knew.
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Jocelyn Cyboran
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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Love this series!
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dianna
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
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Good read !!
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Elizabeth A. Crean
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but longer than needed
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
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The murderer was obvious from 1st encounter with the character. The other plot lines of the relationship/non-relationship with Doug and McBride dragged. It seemed reaching in a few of the interactions with these 2 men. Still overall a decent story
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CTgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
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Good, quick read.
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Bookaunt
4.0 out of 5 stars A good addition to this series
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017
I have been enjoying this series from the beginning and I thought this book was a good addition to it. I like hearing about all the different spices throughout the books. Then you have Piper who gets mixed up in all sorts of things and must solve the murder. It is nice to see the characters develop with each book. The author gave me just enough clues that I thought I had it figured it out but I was wrong. Even though this book is a part of a series you can read it as a stand alone but I am sure you will enjoy it enough that you will want to read the entire series. I look forward to more books in this series to see where the characters will take us next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017
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love this series.
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