Bananas Foster and a Dead Mobster

In the midst of her final semester at pastry school, Poppy Peters finds herself navigating the bittersweet world of baking and brewing excitement. Her dreams are shaped by the flour and sugar of her culinary environment, but everything takes a dark turn when a body is discovered on campus. The unexpected murder casts a shadow over her aspirations, leaving her torn between achieving her goals and unraveling a mystery that has taken root amidst her sweet surroundings.

As Poppy attempts to balance her studies with her curiosity, she unearths clues that connect her to the victim, an infamous mobster with more than a few secrets. With the pressure of final exams looming, every lesson takes on a new urgency as she begins piecing together the puzzle. Her classmates become suspects, and Poppy must use her investigative instincts as sharply as her well-honed baking skills.

Determined to find justice while keeping her dream of becoming a pastry chef alive, Poppy delves deeper into the underbelly of her seemingly innocent school. Each revelation reveals darker threads that challenge her understanding of those around her. With danger lurking at every turn, she faces a race against time, needing to uncover the truth before the frosting on her dreams collapses.

As tensions rise and surprises abound, Poppy discovers that the sweetest victories can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places. The final semester promises no easy passes, but Poppy is ready to face the challenges head-on, all while crafting the perfect ending to both her schooling and this chilling mystery.