Tough Cookie

Media:	Paperback
Author:	Diane Mott Davidson
Publisher:	Bantam
Release date:	03 April, 2001
Our price:	$7.50

Tough Cookie

Average rating: Stars

Dangerous and delicious!

Caterer Goldy Schulz's kitchen has been shut down because it did not pass inspection after a remodeling job by her husband. Fortunately, Goldy is offered the job of a cooking show on PBS and she has decided to pursue a job as a personal chef, where she can cook in her clients' kitchens. Things are still tight financially, so Goldy decides to sell some valuable skis to her old boyfriend, Doug Portman. Before they can complete the transaction, Portman dies and Goldy becomes a suspect. Added to this, Goldy is almost pushed off the road by another vehicle. There have been several deaths near the place where Portman died, and Goldy suspects that they are somehow linked. As she begins her investigation, she discovers no shortage of suspects. Several people have motives for murdering Portman, and it's up to Goldy to find the killer. Before she does, she is nearly killed herself. This is a good addition to the series and has interesting characters and plot.

Tough Cookie - Diane Mott Davidson

Annoying, ponderous and cloying writting & characters

The "detective" character, Goldy, is terribly annoying and way too cute for words. The books could easily be shortened by 100+ pages. Every detail however small and unimportant is described in excrutiating detail. Bad writing + bad character development = frustration. Don't waste your time and money with this crap. If you are looking for a non-professionsal female "detective" story try Murder on Martha's Vineyard by David Osborn.

Diane Mott Davidson - Tough Cookie

Goldy's on PBS live

In the ninth of her Goldy Bear Schulz culinary mystery series, Davidson serves up a delicious concotion of murder, Colorado skiing, marvelous recipes (don't neglect to try them!) and plucky detective work on the part of her main character, caterer Goldy.

She's appearing on a PBS cooking show, broadcast from high in the Rockies, which doesn't always go well. Someone wants her dead, as she discovers when her van is forced off the road. A wealthy man she has dated briefly is found dead on a ski run.

Fueled by expresso coffee, comforted and nourished by chocolate cookies, Goldy gets to the heart of the matter. This winter's tale is best read next to a glowing fireplace with a tray of her chocolate cookies at hand! Recommended.

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