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Dying for Chocolate (Audio Cassette)

by Diane Mott Davidson (Author), Barbara Rosenblat (Performer)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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In this perky mystery complete with toothsome hi-cal recipes, Davidson ( Catering to Nobody ) brings back Goldy Bear, the cherubic culinary sleuth with Shirley Temple curls. Fleeing her abusive ex-spouse, a physician she dubs "The Jerk," Goldy and her teenage son Arch find a snug third-floor refuge in the Aspen Meadow, Colo., mansion of quirky Gen. Bo Farquhar, a retired munitions and terrorist pro who breezily detonates bombs while gardening and bird-watching. As the general's live-in gourmet cook, Goldly still has time to run Goldilocks' Catering and juggle two suitors--attractive psychiatrist Philip Miller and comfortably chubby cop Tom Schultz. Philip's shocking death--he careens off a cliff in a BMW after munching her brunch--casts suspicion on Goldy. Which of her foes might want to frame her? And who is the critic writing vicious reviews of her cooking in the Mountain Journal ? The plot spins along in good-humored fashion, while Goldy continues to whip up goodies for events like a disastrous "aphrodisiac dinner" for eight and a barbecue at which her luscious dessert smashes on the floor. When Arch vanishes, Goldly panics, but the author makes sure that all enigmas wind up in solutions that will surprise and please.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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This is the perfect audiobook for gourmets who love murder mysteries. The listener can enjoy descriptions of delicious meals while digesting clues. Reader Barbara Rosenblat sounds just like our Colorado caterer heroine should sound, and the other characters are also well portrayed. While this will be a popular selection, it's true that the listener must be patient and listen to lengthy descriptions of family problems and kitchen disasters. The last tape contains the caterer's recipes. It would be more useful to include a printed list of recipes in the cassette case instead of on tape. D.L.G. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not so tasty, May 17 2004
By Felicia Jordan (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dying for Chocolate (Mass Market Paperback)
I enjoyed Davidson's first culinary mystery, but this one left a bad taste in my mouth. The method of murder was just too implausable to be believed. Also, Davidson is really stretching it trying to make us believe a caterer in a small Colorado town happens to bump into so many people with scandalous pasts, murderous intentions and access to various poisons. Arch and Tom Schultz both annoy me. I don't know what Goldy sees in Tom, and Arch needs a smack across the mouth! Someone needs to shake Goldy, come to think of it, for letting her son get away with so much!

Too bad. I really wanted to like this series, but I'm not inspired to read any more Davidson novels.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad!, April 1 2004
This review is from: Dying for Chocolate (Mass Market Paperback)
My first attempt at the Goldy Bear culinary series, and I enjoyed it much more than I expected. Fast moving, with interesting twists and a eclectic assortment of characters. I'll definately go on and try others in this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars twisting Rocky Mountain roads and plots, Aug 25 2003
By Karen Sampson Hudson "Karen Sampson Hudson" (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dying for Chocolate (Mass Market Paperback)
"Dying for Chocolate," one of Diane Mott Davidson's earlier Goldy Bear Schulz culinary mysteries, will not disappoint her legions of fans. In this one, single-mom Goldy and her young son Arch are living on the third floor of the Rocky Mountain mansion of retired General Bo Farquhar, who is still fascinated with the bombs and weapons that dominated his career as a terrorism expert.

Goldy comes under suspicion---was her food that was responsible for the auto accident that killed her suitor, psychiatrist Philip Miller? She has been neglecting another suitor, detective Tom Schulz, but he comes to her aid and the two come closer together as they attempt to figure out what has happened and why.

Recommended light reading, will put a smile on your face!

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5.0 out of 5 stars you got your chocolate in my mystery;)
M's Davidson scores again with another wonderful murder mystery / cookbook. Goldy has man problems her usual exhusband Jerk problems of behaving in a threatening manner _and_two... Read more
Published on Feb 18 2003 by Patricia R. Andersen

3.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes, implausible mystery
I love the Goldy Bear series of books. Goldy, the main character is not perfect. A little over weight, a bad marriage behind her, an absent minded mother at times. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2002 by Linda A. Slott

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Title but not enough
I have enjoyed this series but I was quite dissapointed with this book. The title is attractive. The beginning of the book and the plot development is fine. Read more
Published on May 8 2002 by H. Foxworthy

5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy Mystery
great series of books! Read them all! Good recipes, too.
Published on April 23 2002 by Lorelia g.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book - Good Recipes
I like a good mystery book and I really enjoy cooking. I got both in this book. This is the first Diane Mott Davidson mystery book that I have ever read. Read more
Published on April 8 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Dying for Chocolate
I just love this series. I think this was the first one I read and got hooked immediately. The series always involves a mystery and food. what a great combination. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars I thought I had done a review on this already! Bad Book!
I had read this book last year and I thought I had done a review on it, but I will tell you what I think about this book. Read more
Published on Sep 11 2001 by coolbe1424

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This series of culinary mysteries is great! Diane Mott Davidson has an excellent and amusing way of writing. Read more
Published on Jul 6 2001 by V. VanCamp

5.0 out of 5 stars The book was good, but the cookies were GREAT!
I really enjoyed this book, the first I'd read by Davidson. The heroine, Goldie, is a single mom struggling to deal with her own business, her abusive ex, her dead boyfriend,her... Read more
Published on Jun 22 2001 by Jennifer L. Rogers

5.0 out of 5 stars Dying For Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson
Diane Mott Davidson has created a character that has more problems than anyone person should have to deal with. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2001 by Mystery Lover

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