Title: The Pumpkin Patch Bed and Breakfast
Author: Barbara A. Brandvold
Publisher: Kravitz and Sons LLC
ISBN: 979-8896395164
Pages: 94
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewer: Alyssa Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
In a world full of those obsessed with technology and cell phones, it would be wildly interesting to explore a place where cell phones were discouraged, even frowned upon. Those in their midst were encouraged to leave their phones behind. Add in a creepy, atmospheric inn with eccentric characters and a mystery just waiting to be unraveled, and that is precisely what you’ll get when reading The Pumpkin Patch Bed and Breakfast by author Barbara A. Brandvold.
Following Dickie and Maude, a pastry chef husband and his wife who are trying to scheme their way into Dickie becoming The King of Pastry Chefs, this story takes them on a wild ride as they leave to go on their anniversary trip up the California coast to a secluded inn: The Pumpkin Patch Bed and Breakfast. While there, they begin to hatch a plan: steal their famous and secretive pumpkin bread recipe to help secure Dickie’s place as the world’s most renowned and iconic pastry chef.
It is once they settle at the inn, run by elderly sisters Alice and Agnes, that things start to take a quick deviation from their fun and scheming weekend and take a decidedly creepy turn instead. Soon this fast-paced, quick-witted story becomes a gripping, darkly comedic thriller with a mystery which will intrigue readers everywhere.
While Dickie is simply trying to do all that he can to win the coveted Golden Spatula award, with Maude at his side helping every step of the way, they soon realize the inn they came to is much more sinister than they could have ever anticipated. The suspense behind it is what truly makes the story a gripping tale, with creepy elements like the red-tinted pumpkin bread or the mysterious tea that strangely induces a heavy sleep, it easily makes you feel uneasy in the most fun way possible.
What works most about this book is the way it starts out fun and comedic and quickly turns into a house of horrors with an ease not all writers can seamlessly accomplish. The twists and turns make for an intriguing read and will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.Run, don’t walk, and pick up your copy of this incredible story today. You won’t want to miss out on The Pumpkin Patch Bed and Breakfast by Barbara A. Brandvold. Filled with warmth and inspiration, Barbara A. Brandvold’s delightful story is perfect for readers who enjoy heartfelt fiction and cozy small-town settings.