The Last to Pie

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Perfect for fans of Mia P. Manansala and Elle Cosimano, in Misha Popp's third Pies Before Guys mystery, the pies are deadlier than ever when Daisy receives a request for revenge against an abusive cop. Daisy Ellery is back to doing what she does best- making pies and killing guys. And it's about to get more dangerous than ever. Daisy knows the statistic-domestic violence perpetrated by cops is rampant. It was only a matter of time before she was called in to help. But when this request arrives in her inbox, it isn't accompanied by the required referral and that makes Daisy nervous. Is this really a woman trapped in a violent relationship, or is it a shady cop trying to uncover Daisy's murdery side hustle Daisy hesitates to accept the job-until the woman who left the request goes missing and it's clear her boyfriend is responsible. Knowing his work buddies won't be any help investigating, Daisy sets out to find the woman and plans a little justice of her own. When Daisy finds evidence that the boyfriend wasn't just a monster in private, but corrupt at work too, things get even more perilous. Feeling guilty that she hesitated to help the woman, Daisy is determined to find her and get her justice-whatever it takes.

Reviews

Praise for the Pies Before Guys Series:
Magical, decadent, and addicting! Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies is a breath of fresh air, and Daisy Ellery is a heroine worth rooting for. Honey Crunch Apple pie is my new favorite thing!
Melissa Bourbon, national bestselling author of the Magical Dressmaking mysteries

Take a cup of Promising Young Woman, stir in a tablespoon of Like Water for Chocolate, add a dash of Arsenic and Old Lace, then bake with knife-edge wit and keen dialog and you get Misha Popp's darkly funny whodunit. Revenge fantasy meets magical realism meets edgy culinary cozy. Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies gives new meaning to dessert to die for.
Alexia Gordon, award-winning author of The Gethsemane Brown Mysteries

Daisy Ellery puts a little vinegar in her pie crusts, and Misha Popp has added a drop to her cozy debut. Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies is as sassy as its sweet and as fierce as its fun. Add a clever plot and a budding romance and this series opener is a slice of heaven. Seconds, please!
Catriona McPherson, multi-award-winning author of the Last Ditch Motel mysteries

I DEVOURED it! There is nothing conventional about Misha Popp's flavorful debut. Sparkling with sinister magic, sugary pies, and vigilante homicide, Magic, Lies, and Poison Pies is rocking the Pushing Daisies vibe. When an avenging pie-maker's secrets are threatened, it's going to take more than magic and vintage swing dresses to circumvent a messy recipe for disaster. With inclusive characters, sharp pacing, and a dark sense of humor, Misha Popp is one of my new favorite authors.
Olivia Blacke, author of the Brooklyn Murder mysteries

Darkly humorous . . . Cozy readers looking for something different will find much to like.
Publishers Weekly

An exciting debut that has you rooting for a morally conflicted witch while salivating over her pies.
Kirkus

The rapid pacing and tantalizing plot will keep [readers] engrossed in this strong debut.
Booklist

Utterly original . . . a deliciously charming story filled with female empowerment, humor, women helping women, and lots of tasty pies.
San Francisco Book Review, 5-star review

Misha Popp's culinary cozy mystery novel takes the idea of "a dessert to die for" to a whole new level . . . A fun and riveting read from cover to cover.
Midwest Book Review

Author Bio

Misha Popp enjoys writing about murdery women and over-the-top baked goods, but not so much about herself. She lives in rural Massachusetts where she bakes entirely too many pies and sculpts things out of chocolate. An unrepentant school nerd, she has a collection of degrees that have nothing to do with the jobs that pay her.