Today we are excited to announce the release of ‘A Batter of Life and Death’ by
Ellie Alexander! This is the second book in the Bakeshop Mystery series and is
now available for sale!

Welcome to Torte–a small-town family bakeshop where the
coffee is hot, the muffins are fresh, and the cakes are definitely to die for…

It’s autumn in Ashland, Oregon–’tis the season for a
spiced hot apple cider with a serving (or two) of Torte’s famous peach cobbler.
It’s also the perfect time for Jules Capshaw to promote her family’s beloved
bake shop by competing in The Pastry Channel’s reality show, Take the Cake. The
prize is $25,000. But as Jules quickly learns, some people would kill for that
kind of dough. Literally.

Then, just as Jules dusts off her Bavarian Chocolate Cake
recipe and cinches up her apron, the corpse of a fellow contestant is
discovered–death by buttercream. What began as a fun, tasteful televised
adventure has morphed into something of a true-crime detective show for Jules
and everybody else on set. Who could have killed Chef Marco, and why? Can Jules
sift out the killer before someone else gets burned?

For more information about this book please visit Goodreads,
Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indiebound. 

Welcome to Ashland, Oregon the home of the world famous
Oregon Shakespeare Festival and home to the fictional family bakeshop Torte and
pastry chef Juliet (Jules) Capshaw. 

Torte is more than a bakeshop it’s a gathering place for neighbors and friends.
Whether you’ve lived in Ashland for your entire life or are just passing
through to catch a production of Shakespeare under the stars, at Torte everyone
is family. Jules and her staff handcraft delectable cakes and baked goods and
offer up a listening ear to everyone who walks through Torte’s front door. That
makes it the perfect setting for murder. Sometimes the sweets at Torte are to
die for—literally.

While Torte (and murder) may be fictional in ‘A Batter of Life and Death’,
the town of Ashland is very real and oh so charming. The plaza downtown is a
hub for artists, foodies, musicians and travelers from every corner of the
globe. Spend an afternoon strolling through Lithia Park with its meandering
paths, gorgeous fountains, hiking trails, and ancient trees. Stop for a pint at
Oberon’s Tavern or an afternoon sweet at Mix, and then wander up to the bricks
to catch a spectacular live show.

One of my favorite things about writing the Bakeshop Mystery series is
introducing readers to Ashland and the surrounding areas. I hope that readers
will enjoy getting a little glimpse into the world of the theater, Shakespeare,
a family bakeshop, and Southern Oregon.

Happy reading and baking!

~Ellie Alexander 

For more information about this book please visit Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Book Depository and Kobo.

Ellie Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native who spends
ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many
famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her
outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the
name of research. Follow her on Facebook or Twitter to learn more.