Murder, Pumpkins & Poison: A Fun Southern Fall Farm-to-Table Cozy Murder Mystery
A Hattie and Moose Cozy Mystery #10
by Greta Sinclair
Published: October 13, 2026
Genre: Cozy Mystery, Cozy Animal Mystery, Cozy Murder Mystery
Blurb:
A picture-perfect engagement getaway. A farm-to-table feast gone terribly wrong. And a killer hiding behind Thistledown’s wholesome façade.
Private investigator Hattie Leiper is looking forward to a relaxing autumn weekend celebrating her best friend Gracie’s engagement. With cozy cottages, colorful leaves, and pumpkins everywhere, Thistledown Farm & Table seems like the perfect escape.
Until several guests suddenly become violently ill.
Then purchasing manager Preston Whitmarsh is stabbed, and his dying words point Hattie toward a suspicious trail of invoices—and secrets someone desperately wants to keep buried.
As Thistledown’s promise of real food, real farms, real people begins to unravel, Hattie realizes there’s more on the menu than farm-fresh charm.
With Moose, Cecil, and Mini Pearl lending their own four-legged assistance, Hattie must harvest the clues and expose a killer before someone else becomes the next victim.
Because
at Thistledown, not everything labeled “local” is what it
seems.
Bonus
Recipes Included.
My Review:
Murder, Pumpkins & Poison is the tenth book in the Hattie and Moose Cozy Mystery series by Greta Sinclair, and it is an excellent continuation! I have been hooked on this series since the very first book, and I am always keeping my eye open for the next installment.
I absolutely love Hattie’s four-legged helpers: Moose, Cecil, and Mini Pearl. They are completely adorable! The banter between the three of them is fantastic, especially when they are worried about Hattie or bickering over something—they act just like little kids.
In this book, Hattie and Bo are on a weekend vacation at Thistledown Farm & Table to celebrate Gracie and Tim’s engagement. Hattie’s mother and Gracie’s parents have come along to join the celebration. I also can't forget to mention Gracie’s Meemaw Biscuit—she is a real character and exactly the kind of person you would want for your own Meemaw!
The author's descriptions are beautifully done. The cozy cottages, colorful leaves, and pumpkins everywhere came to life so vividly in my mind; it felt like I was right there witnessing it all instead of just reading it.
Everything goes perfectly until several guests suddenly become violently ill. Later, a scream echoes through the halls as purchasing manager Preston Whitmarsh is stabbed. His final words leave Hattie with clues about a secret someone was willing to pay a high price to keep hidden. Hattie, Bo, and her furry sidekicks must work together to solve the crime before anyone else becomes a victim.
The many twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat as I followed Hattie's investigation. What was so important that someone went to such extremes to keep Preston quiet? And who did it?
As with every book in this series, I highly recommend Murder, Pumpkins & Poison to all lovers of cozy murder mysteries. Grab your copies today and join Hattie and her companions as they solve each mystery!
Check out all the books in the Hattie and Moose Cozy Mystery Series I’ve read.
Murder, Music & Mischief #1
Fiddling with Murder #2
Dancing with Murder #3
Murder, Relics & Rivalries #4
Murder, Mistletoe & Spirits #5
Heartstrings and Hijinks #6
The Great Nashville Bake Off Mishap #7
Goodreads
Amazon
Murder at the Steeplechase #8
Murder, Speed and Sabotage #9
Murder, Pumpkins & Poison #10
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