This is a delightful cozy mystery filled with likeable characters, a beautiful Hudson River Valley setting, a well developed plot , some potential romance and lots and lots of delicious ice cream. Kate McKay has opened Lickety Splits, an ice cream shop, in her home town of Woofert's Roost. She is thrilled when she is asked to cater a party at the home of world famous fashion designer Omar DeVane. But while the party is going on Omar is murdered- strangled with his own tie and when that chases the tourists out of town, with Kate's profits going along with them, she decides to try and investigate on her own. The plot includes snippets of life among the rich and famous, with plenty of twists and turns and , most importantly, Kate' imaginative flavors of ice cream. If you are not hungry when you start reading this book you will be reaching into your freezer for the nearest ice cream container with the first few pages!