No Scone Unturned

About This Audiobook

This cozy mystery bakes up a storm of intrigue when Lexy Baker’s bakery becomes the unlikely witness to a crime scene—via drone footage. The catch? There’s no body, no police report, and her husband, a homicide detective, can’t legally lift a finger. Throw in a ragtag crew of iPad-wielding grandmas who treat crime-solving like a community potluck, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos that’s as sweet as it is suspenseful. Leighann Dobbs delivers a lighthearted yet clever whodunit where small-town charm collides with big-city deception, all while dodging the pitfalls of cloying sentimentality. The real star? The sly commentary on how women weaponize kindness and pastries to bend rules—something every listener will recognize from their own nosy neighbor or overzealous aunt.

Hollis McCarthy’s narration is the frosting on this audiobook’s cake, shifting seamlessly between Lexy’s no-nonsense heroine energy and the grandmas’ delightfully chaotic chatter. Her knack for distinct character voices—especially the grandmas’ exaggerated Southern twangs and Lexy’s weary-but-determined tone—elevates the humor and stakes without a single line feeling overplayed. The pacing keeps the plot snappy, though the audiobook’s shorter runtime means some character development takes a backseat to the relentless forward motion. Still, if you crave a mystery that’s more *Golden Girls* than *CSI*, this is your next binge-worthy listen."

"review": "I went into *No Scone Unturned* expecting a frothy, forgettable cozy mystery—what I got was a brisk, banter-filled romp that sneaks up on you with surprising depth. Hollis McCarthy’s performance is the secret ingredient here; she nails every inflection, from Lexy’s exasperated sighs to the grandmas’ conspiratorial giggles, making even the most absurd moments feel grounded. That said, the audiobook’s 5-hour runtime occasionally exposes its padded plot—some clues feel shoehorned in to justify the grandmas’ meddling, and the resolution wraps up a tad too neatly for my taste.

The grandmas, though, are the real MVP. Their dynamic with Lexy is pure catnip for fans of found-family tropes, and Dobbs’ script ensures they’re more than just comic relief. The drone footage angle is a clever twist, grounding the story in a modern tech snag that feels fresh for the cozy genre. My only gripe? The husband’s detective role is underutilized; his presence could’ve added more tension, but instead, he’s reduced to a punchline about marital bliss. Still, if you’re here for the chaos—and not necessarily the procedural thrills—you’ll be hooked by the first scone delivery gone wrong. A solid 4.5 stars, with extra sprinkles for McCarthy’s performance."

"tags": ["cozy mystery audiobook