Blackberry Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen series Book 17) Kindle Edition

It starts off as two mysteries in one book, but eventuallyeverything comes together. But I didn't like how it ended.It just ended in a cliffhanger. I wanted one more chapter.Must read.

This was quite different than others I have read but the recipes are great. Having Hannah kill someone with her car in the rain does not fit. The rest of the justice system descriptions does. and ends with a cliff hangar.

This wasn't typical, solve the murder....but had different twist to it. Plus with Hannah's family's upcoming celebration... It can be very interesting. As usual the recipes that follow along look scrumptious! I'm hoping to try we deal of them soon! Enjoy the read and the mystery.... maybe make some desserts before you start?😊

I just started reading Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swenson series about 2 months ago and have now read the entire series. I like cozy mysteries versus the more dark, graphic murder mysteries out there. The books, including this one, are entertaining. They are a bit predictable, but that's too be expected with a cozy mystery for the most part. I would hate to live in Lake Eden, however; that town has a higher homicidal rate than New York City! I've also watched the Hannah Swenson movies on Hallmark. I do have to say I was disappointed in Hallmark not following the books closely enough -- especially with the Hannah character. She should have the red hair and physique as described in the book. Same with Lisa and Dolores. The cookie truck is also key to the books and the movie just ignores it. In the book Hannah has a modest condo and in the movies it quite a fabulous house -- that's just doesn't fit. Movie people -- when you're doing a cozy mystery movie, PLEASE stick with the descriptions in the book! We, the readers, don't want you to change it up. Like Allison Sweeney, but she's all wrong as Hannah as is the guy who plays Mike Kingston. Mike Kingston is supposed to be really hunky and good looking and the actor that plays him doesn't fit that description. And where's Tracy in the movies? Don't leave all of that out, it's what the story is about. Looking forward to Joanne's continued Hannah Swenson books, but probably won't watch any more of the movies unless the producer can get the cast and the story line to match the books.

Where do I begin?The beginning, I suppose. I first got into this series purely by chance. Long story short, I started in the middle somewhere with Cream Puff Murder. It was a light, easy read. Later, I decided to read the series from the beginning as I had somewhat enjoyed the first book I'd read. As I read more and became familiar with the characters and story line, I found myself enjoying them a little less with each book.It's safe to say I'm thoroughly disillusioned with this series. I doubt I'll be reading any more installments, and those I might will be borrowed from the library. Definitely won't be throwing anymore money away on these books. The series is tired, stale, and more unbelievable (in not a good way) with each subsequent book. And the characters grow more intolerable as the series goes on. Qualities that were quirky and endearing, if reading only a single book, become grating and irritating as you read more about the characters. This pretty much sums up my review of the series.As to this particular book, I felt the story jumped around too much and was not fully developed. The non-ending was a joke; obviously intended for you to hurry up and pre-order the next book. The police work, especially in regards to identifying the body and evidence handling were off-base and unrealistic. As far as other things discussed in the book, like prostitution, dentistry, etc. I feel like the only research the author spent was perhaps asking her next door neighbor "What do you suppose a prostitute looks like? Do you think one would talk to me if I baked her some cookies?" I wonder if the author thinks we're all as naive and stupid as her main character, Hannah, seems to think of all those around her. I usually have these books read within a few hours, but it took me several days to get through Blackberry Pie Murder because it was so disjointed and frankly, not very interesting.Feel free to stop reading here, if you'd like. I spend the rest of this continuing to rant/vent mainly to make myself feel better for wasting so much time reading these books. Suffice to say, I don't recommend you read Blackberry Pie Murder.*Mild spoiler alert* In Blackberry Pie Murder, as usual, Hannah comes off as prudish, smug, self-righteous, condescending, and a bit full of herself, despite her insecurities. And yet, while managing all to convey all those characteristics, she also seems to have no emotional depth. This was even more apparent with this most recent installation in the series. "I killed a man with my car. Oh no. I sort of feel bad about it. Oh well, guess I'll get to the bakery and make some cookies." I don't feel she was "wracked with guilt" as one of the other characters quipped in the book. The story jumped around so much that it was almost as if the author wanted to discuss anything *but* Hannah's accident. So we get a couple side stories as filler - the pimp-would-be-kidnapper-of-dead-hooker's-best-friend and Delores' wedding. And then the usual bilge as filler: Hannah knows everyone, everyone loves Hannah, no one can do anything without Hannah, let's ask Hannah, Hannah can do everything, Hannah's the most glorious creature, Hannah has the perfect life everyone wants. And about a hundred bazillion recipes.And then we have the traditional cast of characters.Norman, perhaps the only normal, though slightly odd character in the series; Hannah's prime love interest. And yes, she should have just freaking married him when he asked however many books ago. I agree with every other reviewer in that sense - let's move on, please! Especially since the proposalS appeared in whichever novel that was, is when I really noticed the series taking a nosedive. I digress. Back to the characters.Next we have Mike. Had once proposed to Hannah the same time as Norman had, though I don't know why as he's never really seemed to care for her that deeply. Occasionally a decent guy, but pretty much written like a colossal jerk the remainder of the time. Apparently, his only redeeming quality is that he is good-looking, but even then, when he's described, doesn't really sound like he qualifies for that either.Delores, aka Mother, overbearing and snobbish, yet apparently has lived in a cave. She's never heard of a VIN? Seriously?Andrea, the dimwitted sister, concerned with only her looks and making sure her nanny can raise her children while she gets a manicure or cooks terrible-tasting food.Michelle, the actually intelligent and almost through college sister, yet everyone treats her as though she were seven years old.Tracey. the overly-precocious child. Typical cutesy, 'wise beyond her years', blah, blah, blah.Oh, and we can't forget Moishe: Cat Prodigy. I consider myself a cat person, so it's a lot for me to say I hate this cat. Reading about Moishe's antics reminds me of parents who like to tell you, "Oh, you just potty-trained your three-year-old? Ours just finished learning French."Others I'm not going to mention because they make basically cameo appearances in this installation of the series.I'm not sure if Lake Eden counts as a character, but I'm listing it anyway. The most unconvincing small town I've ever read about. I realize it's fictional, but that doesn't mean it can't be believable. And it's not believable. I live in what I consider a small town (1,500 pop.) and we have about a dozen basic businesses offering basic services (think grocery store, insurance agency, etc). No way would a small town support the number of businesses listed in the books, much less the 'specialty' businesses detailed: a cookies-only bakery, a designer clothing boutique, a hospital with surgical staff, etc. Maybe in a city of 50,000 people, but not the little hamlet as Lake Eden is described. Oh, and we don't have a murder rate, either. I'm not even sure you could say we have a crime rate.I'm disappointed. There was a time when I was interested in what was happening next. Excited for the characters to 'start a new chapter' and do something else with their lives. Now I don't care, mostly because I don't ever think they're going to go anywhere. I feel like Ms. Fluke has let down her readers. And with that, I'm done. Done with this review, done with this series, just done.

This novel has lots of interesting twists and turns as it winds through a labyrinth as a snake would through the grassy terraine.

All of the Hannah Swensen series stories did not fail to intrigue this reader. There has been no shortage of mystery. I recommend this book to everyone. Once you read one of the books in this series, you’ll be hooked!

Another great Hannah Swensen mystery hoping she finds love soon and settles down seems like her character has been in limbo relationship wise for to long

Another cracker by Joanne Fluke. This novel has you hanging wanting more. Only problem is that it ends on a cliffhanger so you need to have or download the next book in the series the second you finish.

As usual, an entertaining story, with the tempting recipes. It's a shame not all the ingredients can be bought here, but there are enough to keep a baker busy until the next in the series is published.Off to make blackberry cookies!

I enjoy the Swenson stories, but this one seems to be incomplete with no satisfactory ending to the tale, what happens to Hannah's court case, the book stops dead at dinner.

I love Joane Fluke's books.I have read all the Hannah Swensen mystery story's. Can't wait for the next one.😀