The Sourdough Secret A crusty loaf, a dusty crime, and a secret that’s finally beginning to rise. Clara Miller thought the grand opening of The Periodic Table Bakery would be her quietest chemistry experiment yet. But in the small town of Maple Falls, Vermont, even the bread has a dark side. When a local food critic is found dead with nothing but a half-eaten slice of Clara’s signature sourdough and a cryptic note, the police look at the baker first. To clear her name, Clara must swap her whisk for a magnifying glass. Between managing a quirky cast of village suspects and navigating a slow-burn romance with the local sheriff, she discovers that the sourdough starter isn't the only thing with a long, fermented history of bitterness. As the winter ice melts and long-buried secrets surface, Clara realizes that someone in Maple Falls is willing to kill to keep the past from leavening. Can she solve the mystery before her own timer runs out? If you love small-town charm, amateur sleuths with a sharp wit, and culinary mysteries that include real recipes, you’ll devour this seventh installment of the Maple Falls Mystery series. Why readers love the Maple Falls Mysteries: Clean & Cozy: No graphic violence, profanity, or cliffhangers. Quirky Characters: A close-knit community of suspects you'll love to hate. Culinary Twist: Includes Clara’s "Lab Notes" and the secret recipe for the Sourdough Secret loaf! Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, Laura Childs, and Louise Penny.