The island of Bwytheney is preparing for the summer fete and the first Bake the Cake Competition. But during the chocolate fudge cake round disaster strikes. A woman is poisoned and collapses to the floor. As medics try to save her, Cara and Shadow start investigating. But will they be able to capture the culprit?


Cara and her trusty border collie, Shadow, live on Bwytheney, one of the five islands that make up the Nord Isles. She runs a successful blog, Nord Isle Living, which attracts tourists to the islands and supports many local businesses. And, in her spare time, enjoys writing crime fiction novels.

Bwytheney is situated off the coast of North Wales and life is normally laid back and relaxed. As summer begins, everyone on the island is getting ready for the summer fete.  But just a few days before the fete begins, Cara's friend announces that there will be a new Bake the Cake Competition. Not only that, but she has also arranged for the celebrity TV baking queen, Margaret Flowers, to be judge. Excitement and tension grows on the island.

All seems to be going well until a bite of a chocolate fudge cake leaves someone fighting for their life. When police take someone away for questioning, it becomes personal for Cara. To make things worse, Shadow is not his usual self. Will the victim survive? What's up with Shadow? And can Cara track down the person responsible for this terrible crime?

The Nord Isles Cozy Mystery Series

This book is the fifth book in The Nord Isles Cozy Mystery Series – a truly British affair with beaches, cupcakes and a local inn.

With a background in investigative journalism and a passion for writing crime novels, Cara is enjoying the excitement of being an amateur sleuth and uncovering the islands' mysteries. She is ably assisted by her faithful Welsh Border Collie, Shadow.  .