Fatally Flaky is number 15 in this culinary mystery series. In this installment, Goldy
extends her talents to Weddings, where she deals with Bridezillas, desperate dieters, and too
many sleuths in the mystery. Goldy is enjoying the arrival of Jack, her godfather, who is a
retired attorney. His best friend is a local doctor. The older bachelors enjoy living single,
but Jack is dating Bridezilla's mother, leaving Goldy to deal with a double dose of demands.
When the good doctor shows up dead, both Jack and Goldy's long-time friend Marla, take to
investigating on their own, while Goldy does her part and increases her pace after tragedy
strikes.
Her husband, Tom, doesn't like the way the case is going and wants her to stay out of it
for safety's sake. Yeah right, like she'll listen. But Goldy can do no wrong. Tom will stand
beside her no matter what. One thing mentioned in this mystery is what a legend Goldy has
become at his department. I guess it's only a matter of time before one of his superiors either
reprimands him for the many cases she's been mixed up in or asks her to join them in future
cases.
Arch, her son, is on summer break and rarely makes an appearance, leaving her plenty of free
time to prepare delicious meals, follow clues and hunt down suspects. She doesn't waste time
and is always on the go—the double shots of expresso and homemade sweets fueling her
energy. In fact the more the storyline addresses the Golden Gulch Spa, the more Goldy reveals
her dislike for diets, low-fat or any thing artificial.
It's a busy mystery with loads of twists and turns. The weddings and brides are a bit like
train wrecks—you're stunned by what you see, but you can't turn away. One thing I am
disappointed in is Jack's appearance for just this one episode. He seems like a promising
character who would be a great addition to this series. I can just see him and Marla getting
into trouble together... As always, expect some interesting, and most definitely delicious
recipes in Fatally Flaky (even the title sounds yummy). Highly Recommended.