Game of Cones

Praise for Cynthia Baxter and the Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe Mysteries!

"Frothy...A picturesque Hudson Valley town, a couple of requisite hunks who vie for the heroine's affections, plus gallons of ice cream trivia add up to a sweet treat for cozy lovers." --Publishers Weekly on Hot Fudge Murder

"Ice cream, romance, and some irresistible red herrings mark this tale of a sleuth who pushes things too far." --Kirkus Reviews on Last Licks

"A spirited story that get readers invested in the characters, this is a cozy treat." -The Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Last Licks

"This cozy has everything genre fans could want: an intelligent and plucky protagonist, a soundly plotted mystery, and solid character development." --Publishers Weekly on Last Licks


"Decadent, deadly, and delightful! Murder with a Cherry on Top is a charmer of a cozy mystery. A delicious read that left me hungry for more." --Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author on Murder with a Cherry on Top

"Murder with a Cherry on Top is a sweet treat. I loved everything about the Hudson Valley setting, from the small-town ice cream shop to the organic cows. Cynthia Baxter's characters feel real enough to touch and her descriptions are mouthwatering. This book is best read with a spoon and a tub of ice cream nearby." --Laurien Berenson, author of Ruff Justice

"Ice cream lovers and mystery fans alike will gobble up this charming cozy featuring ice cream store owner and aficionado, Kate McKay. Chock full of mouthwatering ice cream treats, a clever plot twist, and a dollop of romance, Murder with a Cherry on Top is an absolutely yummy read!" --Laura Levine, author of Death of a Bachelorette

"Wake up, Rip Van Winkle! Kate McKay's returned to the Hudson Valley and is mixing up sweet ice cream treats, rekindling an old romance, and solving a sticky murder. Cynthia Baxter's Murder with a Cherry on Top is every bit as delicious as a hot fudge sundae, and I can't wait for a second helping!" --Leslie Meier, author of Turkey Trot Murder