Pumpkin Roll
Author: Josi Kilpack
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Published: September 7, 2011
Softcover: 374 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1-60908-745-6
FTC FYI: Purchased my own copy
Reviewed by Mindy
Sadie and Pete are in Jamaica Plain, a quant little suburb of Boston. Pete’s son Jared and wife Heather are out of state looking for new housing, while Sadie and Pete babysit their three boys. While in the kitchen discussing the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath, the boys are noticeably quiet. As they hustle to the living room, they see the boys looking out the window at the woman across the street. The oldest Kalan, tells Sadie that he has heard his mother call Mrs. Wapple a witch. She even has the wild hair and pointed hat. Sadie and Pete quickly dismiss the idea that she is witch, but agree to keep their eyes on her. Sadie and her curiosity lead to some ginger cookie deliveries around the neighborhood, of course one of the stops is to Mrs. Wapple’s. Knocking on the front door gets her no where, so Sadie goes to side of house, pokes around, and is startled by a pair of tennis shoes. The owner of the shoes is younger looking then the woman she saw last night, but she introduces herself as Delores Wapple. Sadie notices many differences between the women, but takes her at her word. Sadie also asks if she lives alone and she quietly answers that she does. After some more light conversation, Sadie takes her cue and leaves. More curious then ever.
When it comes to Sadie’s investigating, Pete has given some advice.
- Advice One is about misleading him
- Advice Two is about breaking the law
- Advice Three is about sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong, isn’t needed, or will create more problems then relief
Sadie really takes the advice to heart. Sadie’s son Shawn has been helping her keep up on her investigative work so she is able to come to Boston. He mentions that Jane Seeley could help with some of the load. Sadie dismisses the idea, she is still leery of Jane because of the article she wrote. (see BlackBerry Crumble) Jane calls Sadie a few times, which she ignores, but the calls keep coming, so she picks up. Jane is in New Haven working on a story and offers to help Sadie any way she can.
Sadie’s mind is still on Mrs. Wapple, and some strange occurrences start happening around the house at night. Maybe Delores really is a witch…
I loved this book. Every book in this series gets better and better. Pumpkin Roll is different, while the others have their tense moments, this had me downright nervous and spooked. Lots of creepy stuff happens to Sadie, and I could not stop reading.
5 stars out of 5. During the climax, I kept shaking my head saying, “No way this is happening.” I took the book to pick up my girls at school, and stayed in the car when we got home so I could finish.
Josi is a very talented writer. Along with the Sadie Hoffmiller series, she has written other books. Read more about Josi here. Purchase her books here and here.
Here is what you’ve been scrolling down to find. Leave a comment and enter to win an iPad 2!
In conjunction with the release of Pumpkin Roll the author, Josi S. Kilpack, and the publisher, Shadow Mountain, are sponsoring a contest for a new iPad. To enter, leave a comment in the comment section of this blog before November 1, 2011. Winners will be announced and notified November 3rd 2011.
For additional ways to enter, go to www.josiskilpack.com
72 Responses to “Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack and iPad 2 Contest”
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Would love to win! Looking forward to reading Pumpkin Roll.
I loved Pumpkin Roll, it is just another one of those amazing books by Josi Kilpack! I can’t wait for Banana Split to come out now!
Exciting! Can’t wait to read the Book… Such a great giveaway too!
I love mysteries, and I would love an iPad. Thanks.
Good review. I loved Pumpkin Roll.
Nice giveaway! Thanks to you, Josi S. Kilpack and Shadow Mountain for it!
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This series sounds wonderful!
I cant wait to dive into this book!
These books sound amazing! Hope you have a wonderful week!
I would LOVE to win an ipad2!
I think this series of books has some of the best cover designs that I’ve seen!
I love cozy mysteries!
Sounds like a fun cozy. Great contest, too.
The more reviews I read, the more I want to read this one! I’ve read the rest of the series and loved it. Sadie is such a wonderful character.
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It looks like a great series and a nice addition. I wouild love to win the Ipad.
Sounds like a great read! Glad to know there are such good reviews on it!
Oh, my gosh! I already read the first book and I was completely hooked! Can’t wait to read Pumpkin Roll…I hope I get it for Christmas!
I love this series! Great food-lit.
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I love this series and I’m looking forward to reading Pumpkin Roll. Thanks for the great stories.
I’m excited to read Pumpkin Roll. I hope I win the contest. LG
I am excited to read this book! I hope I win!
Sounds like a great read! And I’d love to win an iPad!
I would love to read this book. Thanks for sharing!
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