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A FLAIR FOR GOBLINS by Deborah Garner is the sixth book in the Sadie Kramer Flair Mysteries. With lighthearted spooky vibes and tales of ghosts haunting a local San Francisco mansion, this newest addition fits the bill for a fun Halloween cozy mystery read! I love that the protagonist, Sadie Kramer, is a woman of a “certain age”. Mature, a no-nonsense attitude, and a flair for fashion, Sadie and her adorable Yorkie sidekick, Coco, take center stage no matter the situation. The author weaves in a disgraced paranormal investigator, disgruntled family members of the victim, and a stressful Halloween ball to organize, all set against the backdrop of San Francisco. I greatly enjoyed that Sadie’s detective beau from New Orleans shows up unexpectedly to assist in her quest for solving another murder. He adds a sweet dimension to the storyline. Despite being a quick read, Ms. Garner does an admirable job of developing the characters and creating plenty of suspects to keep the reader guessing as Sadie snoops. The reveal itself came quite quickly and felt rushed but, all in all, the threads of the story wrapped up together in a spooktacular conclusion.
Sadie loves to eat and she greatly enjoys sampling some of the treats the caterer prepares for the Halloween Ball. I’m honored to have my recipe for Butterfinger Krispie Bars included at the back of the book after Sadie “approved” of them. A delicious riff on Rice Krispie Treats, Butterfinger Krispie Bars combines the flavors of the iconic candy bar: chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter. Plus it’s a scrumptious way to use up some of the Butterfinger candy from trick-or-treating. This recipe makes a large batch so you can tempt and treat all your ghosts, ghouls, and goblins!
Amazon Synopsis
When Sadie Kramer agrees to help decorate for San Francisco’s high-society Halloween shindig, she expects to find whimsical ghosts, skeletons, and jack-o-lanterns when she shows up at the Wainwright Mansion, not a body. Especially not the body of the woman in charge of the charity event.
With two detectives, a paranormal investigator turned television star, and a cauldron full of Wainwright Foundation staff and family members cackling around her, Sadie and her sidekick Yorkie are determined to find out who the killer is. Will an old superstition help lead to the truth? Or will this simply become one more tale in the mansion’s haunted history?
A special thanks to Deborah Garner for providing one lucky winner with their choice of print or an ebook copy of A FLAIR FOR GOBLINS. Print is limited to U.S. residents. Contest ends Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 11:59 pm PST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)
A delicious way to use up Halloween candy
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1-1/2 cups peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 6 cups (12 ounce box) Rice Krispies
- 1 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 12 ounce bag butterscotch chips
- 3 Butterfinger candy bars, crushed
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Line a jelly roll pan (12" x 18") with foil and spritz with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the Rice Krispies over the bottom of the pan.
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In a medium saucepan, stir together over low heat, sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter.
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Once the mixture has melted and is smooth, pour over the Rice Krispies. Stir until all the cereal is coated and pat flat onto the pan.
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Place the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each cycle, until melted. Spread over the Rice Krispies mixture.
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Before the chocolate/butterscotch spread sets, sprinkle with the Butterfinger crumbles.
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Cut into bars while still warm, leaving them in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm and chocolate/butterscotch spread has set before serving.
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Ebook, please
I prefer a print copy, please. This recipe sounds great. Very similar to the Scotcharoo recipe my son in law likes but with the addition of the crushed Butterfinger candy bars. I plan to make it soon.
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These Butterfinger Krispie Bars look so decadent! I’d love an ebook ~
I would prefer a print book, please! Sounds like a good series. Happy Halloween!
I love a print book. I feel like I get more out of the book I am reading when I can feel the paper.
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Thanks for introducing me to this author & series.
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I would prefer a print copy. This book sounds like just the type of cozy I love! Hauntings, cute little dog sidekick, sweets! Those Butterfinger Treats look delicious! Rice Krispie treats are one of my favorite sweets! Thanks for the chance to win!
I prefer print books.
Print
I love print books, love this cover and the recipe. Thanks for your great generosity.
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I like both but read more ebooks now.
Print, please. I’ll be happy to taste-test for you! 🙂
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Thanks for the recipe! It looks good, especially since I love Butterfingers!
A print copy is wonderful since you are able to hold onto it and refer back to it when reviewing. Many thanks
for this opportunity.
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I prefer a print copy of A Flair For Goblins. Thank you for a chance to win a copy.
I can manage either, but prefer print.
I am a huge fan of books in print!
Great treat for Halloween. I love print books so I can see and turn the pages. It gives me such pleasure
print book please. i have never heard of this author and i’m psyched to try her out. sure hope the library has some of her books.
I would prefer the e-book copy. Thanks!
I prefer print
I prefer a print copy, please.
Print
I would prefer a print copy. Thanks!
I PREFER A PRINT COPY. THANKS FOR THE CONTEST.
I always prefer print books but I do own a Kindle.
Thanks for the chance to win! I would prefer a print copy. Recipe looks delicious! I LOVE Rice Krispie treats!
Print Please and thank you!
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I wrote Butterfinger candy on my grocery list. My Mah Jong friends will love these bars.
I don’t read ebooks, so I would like the printed version. Thank you.
I’d prefer an ebook, but certainly wouldn’t turn down a print copy!
I would be pleased to win a paper copy. She is a terrific author who hosts generous Friday night parties, too!
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Although I read both print and ebooks, I prefer the print books. Thanks for the chance.
I prefer a print book, please!
I prefer a print copy. This recipe is similar to the Scotchies recipe that my son in law David likes. But his doesn’t have the Butterfinger candy on top. This is a wonderful variation.
print
I love prints! Thank you for the mouthwatering recipe!
Love to read a great mystery book that includes recipes!!
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Print is preferred, but .mobi is okay too. And the crispiest look delicious!
Print please thank you for the chance the recipe sounds delicious. The book sounds interesting and fun to read! ??
I’d prefer print. Thank you!
I prefer print.