Brenda H. (booksinvt) -
Murder at the Bake Sale is the second installment in the Maya and Sandra Mystery series set in Portland, Maine and featuring the investigating duo of Maya Kendrick and Sandra Wallage. Both ladies are enjoying their newfound partnership and the cases coming along while they attempt to navigate through their personal struggles and raise teenagers. Maya's husband remains behind bars for corruption and Sandra's husband the Senator is staying in DC while the couple determines if their separation will end in divorce.
Longtime South Portland High coach Vinnie Cooper is retiring and being replaced by newcomer Josh Kirby. The new Spanish teacher, Diego Sanchez is causing a stir among the young high school girls and a few of the female teachers. Much to her dismay, Maya finds herself roped into having to participate in the Bake Sale to raise money for an upcoming class trip to Spain, and even more shocked when the hunky Sanchez asks her out on a date. When the teacher doesn't show up for their coffee date, Maya's daughter Vanessa begs her mom to go to his house and check on him. Sadly, Maya discovers the man dead - apparently poisoned by one of the bake sale treats.
Hired by the student's to find their teacher's killer, the duo uncovers several dark and dangerous secrets hidden behind the school walls. An interesting plot that weaves a murder, teenage angst, personal relationships and greed into a well rounded afternoon read.
Longtime South Portland High coach Vinnie Cooper is retiring and being replaced by newcomer Josh Kirby. The new Spanish teacher, Diego Sanchez is causing a stir among the young high school girls and a few of the female teachers. Much to her dismay, Maya finds herself roped into having to participate in the Bake Sale to raise money for an upcoming class trip to Spain, and even more shocked when the hunky Sanchez asks her out on a date. When the teacher doesn't show up for their coffee date, Maya's daughter Vanessa begs her mom to go to his house and check on him. Sadly, Maya discovers the man dead - apparently poisoned by one of the bake sale treats.
Hired by the student's to find their teacher's killer, the duo uncovers several dark and dangerous secrets hidden behind the school walls. An interesting plot that weaves a murder, teenage angst, personal relationships and greed into a well rounded afternoon read.
