A Recipe for Robbery: Mystery at the Biltmore #3
by Colleen Nelson

4 out of 5 stars

Elodie runs a detective business in her apartment building, and she gets called in to help when a famous recipe is stolen. The chef is desperate to get the recipes back in time for the opening of their new bakery. Elodie is joined by her dog, Carnegie, and her neighbor, Oscar, who loves tumbling and acrobatics. Most adults don’t take a child detective seriously, but Elodie is determined to prove herself. She follows the clues and regards everyone as a suspect, but all the neighbors are so nice. None of them would steal the recipes… would they?

This is such a fun mystery! I loved the cute characters, and all the varied personalities of the neighbors. The mystery takes many twists and turns as Elodie tries to investigate every possible avenue of inquiry. Most of the time she hits a dead end, until one clue finally becomes clear.

The writing is simple (just right for this age group), but it also has a charm and warmth that draws the reader into the story. Even reading as an adult, I really enjoyed it!

This book has been screened on the Screen It First website. https://screenitfirst.com/book/a-recipe-for-robbery-mystery-at-the-biltmore-3-2593048

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.