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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Josi’s so talented, it’s almost scary. She’s such an inspiration, and I love her books.
I loved this book!! Yes, it is definitely the most suspenseful, and I, too, was very surprised with the ending! What?!!! Didn’t see that coming…
I haven’t read this one yet! I’m definitely going to check it out. I loved her other books in this series! :) Great review! :D
This looks like one I am going to have to read. I haven’t read any of her books yet so she is on my list now. Thanks!
I haven’t read any of the books in this series, but I want to! They sound fabulous!
I love this series and I think Pumpkin Roll is amazing!! I can’t wait to get baking!!
Sweet contest, sweet books. Thanks
Can’t wait to read the book. Looking forward to Sadie’s adventures in Pumpkin Roll.
Ooh, if there’s anything that sounds better than a good mystery, it’s a good Halloween-ish mystery read in the fall!
I really like Josi Kilpack’s books and I am excited to read this one and for the contest!
I LOVE this series and can’t wait to read this newest installment.
I am excited to read this installment in the series!
It’s funny, because this book is on my list to buy next, and someone who didn’t know I was interested in it happened to come into my office at work and asked if I’d read it yet. =D
I am so excited to read Pumpkin Roll. I made it over to my bookmobile yesterday-they don’t have it yet, BUT they put it on their list to order!
I’d also love an iPad. ;)
Love Josi’s books! Can’t wait to read Pumpkin Roll! And would LOVE and Ipad!
Love this series and love the giveaway!!!
grerat book and fun contest!
This book sounds fantastic! I can’t wait to read it.
I haven’t read any of Josi’s books yet, but I think it’s time I started. Great review. Great contest. Thanks.
Wow! These books sound great! I have just ordered Lemon Tart and plan to read thru the whole series.
This is my fav of her books. Loved them all. :)
I love Josi’s books! Cannot wait to read this one!
I have loved everyone of your books. I really love the culinary mysteries and have read all of them. Can hardly wait for Banana Split to come out in 2012. Keep up the good writing and keep us in suspense. I kind of thought I knew how this would end up, but you kept throwing other possibilities up, so I had to read it to the end (ha).
The book sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win!!!
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I love culinary mysteries and Josi sounds like a great writer – I am going to check them out now
love her books. they just get better and better!
I love cozy mysteries and this one sounds great.
I have read the first book in this series and loved it! I like how there are recipes mixed in because I love reading cookbooks and cooking magazines. I need to catch up on the series now and make sure I read this one soon!
I haven’t read any of Josi’s books, but they do look interesting. I like the fact they also have recipes too, books with added little tid bits like tha provide fun even after reading!
Thanks for a chance to win the iPad, how awesome!
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Love the Sadie Hoffmiller mysteries. Just started Pumpkin Roll and can hardly put it down. Actually made the Whitty Baked Beans for dinner today. Put the book down because I had to eat! Keep the mysteries coming!
Josie is an amazing author I’m so excited to read Pumpkin Roll.
I love Josi’s books and I know this one will be great too! Thanks for the chance to win:)
the cover makes me hungry
i just love her books! cant wait to see what is next
I don’t read a lot of mystery books but at the review and the comments, I’m already a fan without reading any books by Josi!
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I love her books .
Great review! I’m looking forward to reading this newest book from Josi.
Pumpkin Roll is a great autumn read. Ghosts and witches. Ms Kilpack almost has you believing in them! What makes this book so great is that although Josi drops hints, the ending is a surprise. Which is what I love in cozy mysteries!
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Love this book – Pumpkin Roll !!!! What a surprise ending, and a cliff hanger for wondering where Jane is going to show up next. Way to go Josi !!!!! Thanks for the neat ipad contest too.
Great review. I love this contest. Gimme more.
Oh, I’m reading Pumpkin Roll right now. I’d love to win IPad for my hubby for Christmas.
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Congratulations on the book – How exciting! And great giveaway – I would love to upgrade from my iPad1 to the “modern world” :)
What a fun book and a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
I loved this installment of the Sadie Hoffmiller series. It even gave me chills at some points! It was all tied together nicely in the end with a very surprising twist. Can’t wait for the next one!
I loved this book! It’s not one you want to read alone at night… Can’t wait for the next one to see where it all goes!
This was an amazing book! I can’t wait to read more!
I read Lemon Tart on a whim and became instantly hooked! I eagerly look forward to each new book and re-read the ones I have while waiting for the next to come out. Each book is getting even better and I can’t wait to see to what kind of trouble Sadie gets into next.
I just can’t wait to get a chance to read Pumpkin Roll, Josi’s books are fantastic!