Nutella Crunch & Murder_An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 33 by Susan Gillard

Author:Susan Gillard [Gillard, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Guardian Publishing Group, LLC
Published: 2018-05-18T22:00:00+00:00

Donuts and Deep Discussions

Heather sat at a table and Donut Delights with Amy. The mood of the whole store was more somber than usual. Usually, the employees were laughing and teasing one another. They talked about the donut flavors with customers and chatted about island happenings. Today, her assistants were quiet as they went about their tasks. Everyone was worried about Rudolph Rodney.

Luz came over to the table and placed a hand on Heather’s shoulder in a maternal manner.

“Don’t worry. You’ll figure this out. I know you will.”

Heather tried to smile at her assistant. It felt good to know that others believed in her, but she was so worried that she wasn’t feeling confident.

“Thanks, Luz. I just hope that it’s soon enough,” Heather said. “Usually, we’re trying to catch a killer because it’s the right thing to do, and there is a chance that he could strike again. This time he has a hostage, our investor, and friend, and the longer we take, the worse his chances are.”

“I know you’re worried,” Luz said. “But I have faith that you’ll figure it out in time. Mr. Rudolph Rodney is a strong man. He can survive. And you can find him. You’ve solved so many cases. Remember how you helped clear my son’s name? Remember how you caught the killer at the bookshop down the street?”

“We saved Santa Claus too,” Amy added.

“You will solve this,” Luz said. “Now, I’ll leave you both to think about the case. I just wanted to remind you that we all believe in you.”

“Thank you, Luz.”

After Luz left them, Heather sighed. Amy sighed in response.

“This case is too close to home,” Amy said. “Or too close to the business. But a business that feels like a second home. And always provides yummy food.”

“I feel like I’m missing something,” Heather said. “Do you think I’m too close to this case and it’s hindering my judgment?”

“I think we need everyone we can get on this case to find Rudolph Rodney, and you’re one of the best,” Amy said. “Let’s see if we can talk this out.”

Heather nodded. “It’s most likely that Rudolph Rodney was in the carpenter’s shop when Peter Mapleson was murdered, and that the killer took him as a hostage.”

“I wish he’d just leave a note for a ransom, like most kidnappers do,” Amy said.

“Me too,” said Heather. “But this killer might be trying to determine if Rudolph Rodney can recognize him and turn him in as a murderer before he decides to let him go.”

Amy shuddered. “So, that means if Rudolph Rodney can’t convince him that he couldn’t incriminate him, then the killer won’t ever let him free?”

“That’s why I want to figure this out quickly,” Heather said. “Before the killer makes another murderous decision.”

“Okay. So, who are our suspects?” asked Amy.

“There are the two unhappy customers,” Heather said. “Neither has an ironclad alibi and were a bit too upset about the tables that they ordered.”

“The competitor, Marvin Randall, seemed suspicious too. And he wouldn’t let us search his house.

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