{"title":"JoAnna Carl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful and intriguing world of JoAnna Carl, the bestselling author renowned for her captivating “Chocoholic Mystery” series. With a harmonious blend of crime, thrill, and light-hearted entertainment, Carl's novels promise to engage mystery lovers at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the charming backdrop of a small-town chocolate shop, her stories follow the intrepid Lee McKinney, a witty chocolatier with an uncanny knack for solving puzzles that others miss. JoAnna Carl's clever narratives and rich character development have made her a cherished name among fans of cosy mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Chocolate Shark Shenanigans\u003c\/em\u003e, Carl masterfully crafts suspenseful plots infused with humour and delectable chocolate-themed clues. Each novel invites readers into a world where a mouth-watering delicacy meets a web of enigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of crime and thrillers with a touch of sweetness, JoAnna Carl's books promise a delightful escape into a world filled with suspense, chocolate, and charm. Browse her collection today and dive into a mystery that’s as satisfying as a box of fine chocolates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chocolate-shark-shenanigans-by-joanna-carl-9780593100011","title":"The Chocolate Shark Shenanigans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dive into house flipping becomes a deadly flop in this seventeenth mystery in the national bestselling Chocoholic series—now in mass-market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newest mystery from nationally bestselling author JoAnna Carl, a dive into house flipping becomes a deadly flop...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a house near Lee and Joe's home goes up for sale, the couple teams up with Lee's aunt and uncle, Nettie and Hogan, to buy it, remodel it, and resell it for a sweet profit. But after the owners of the house, the Baileys, accept their offer, a local developer, Richard \"Spud\" Dirk, suddenly swoops in with a higher one, and it seems their dreams might be snatched away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLee, never as passionate about the plan as her husband and uncle, is anxious to get back to focusing on managing TenHuis Chocolade. But when a long-hidden gun is found behind a pipe in the Baileys' basement, she begins to suspect a mystery is afoot. And when Spud turns up dead in the Baileys' carport a few days later, it becomes clear there's something rotten at the foundation...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo solve the murder, Lee will have to strip away layers of secrets—that is, if someone doesn't level her first...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552602411244,"sku":"9780593100011","price":15.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3989903482399.jpg?v=1750052763"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/joanna-carl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}