The Last Suppers

By: Diane Mott Davidson

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Diane Mott Davidson, Queen of the Culinary Mystery, has once again constructed a clever recipe for murder and mystery. With The Last Suppers, she continues to whet her listeners' appetites both for good reading and good food.

Caterer Goldy Bear's wedding day becomes a nightmare when her groom, homicide detective Tom Schulz, calls her from a murder scene and then vanishes. Her only clue to his disappearance is a cryptic note dropped at the scene of the crime. Its biblical references lead her to search for a Judas among her friends in the church congregation.

Discovering intrigue in the most unlikely places, Goldy is so distraught that she's hearing voices in her head. Will she be a widow before she's a bride?

Barbara Rosenblat's lively narration is captivating. Whether listeners are listening to the unsavory details of the well-constructed murder plot, or learning the author's original recipes for delectable Monster Cinnamon Rolls and Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, they won't want the book to end.

©1994 Diane Mott Davidson (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC.

A little heavy on the doctrine, but a great listen

Would you listen to The Last Suppers again? Why?

I would. Having grown up in a very Lutheran environment, there was a lot I could identify with in regard to the narrative of Goldie's Episcopalian adventures. Others with less interest in church-related quarrels may not, though.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It did. There was sufficient action, mystery and food to keep me happy and waiting for the next chapter to start.

Which character – as performed by Barbara Rosenblat – was your favorite?

I think I liked her performance of the eventually discovered murderer the best- no spoilers, though!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I want to listen to every book all in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

Again, it's a great book from Ms. Mott Davidson, but if you're not a church-goer, you may be a little disinterested in some of the plot's motivators.

Diana M. Davidson is Finding Her Way with series!

I fell into this series from one of my Book Club reads, #13-Dark Tort, which was very good and made me want to read more of the Goldy Culinary Mysteries' series. After I read Dark Tort, I jumped back to the very beginning of the series. Diana Mott Davidsons first few books are OK--honestly just OK--but the author gets better with her storylines with each book. Her #4-Last Suppers book was an OK book; however not up to the caliber that her later books evolve into. There is always so much excitement and ingenuity going on in Goldy's life!

Did Goldy find her Tom Schultz who vanished early-on in #4-The Last Suppers story? Well, you're going to have to read/listen to this book to find out.

Enjoyably Unbelievable

I enjoy all of the Goldy Schultz books, but find it concerning that a person would take so much abuse from people! Supporting characters are so rude, selfish and ridiculous, that I’m torn between stress that she allows it and laughing from the absurdity that so many people can be so mean. And what woman could survive all the physical trauma and injuries she endured in each book? How can she cook and serve multiple course meals while solving crimes in such injured states. Still-great fun.

We know who Tom is

Performance was good, story was good. It did drive me a bit crazy that she kept saying Tom’s full name. As if we would forget who he was. Who would say “Tom Shultz” when talking to friends and family about fiancé? It seemed like the only time she just called him Tom was when she was talking about his stove. I know it’s a stupid, little thing, but for some reason it really bothered me.

great book

this was a great story one of the best so far keep them coming, can’t wait