Pane and Suffering by Cheryl Hollon

"Pane and Suffering", Webb's Glass Shop Mystery #1 by Cheryl Hollon, is a spectacular, shimmering cozy mystery with an extraordinary plot that meshes with a special cast of characters into a great intriguing story. This is the first in a new series that I love and can not wait for the next book. It is a fun, fast paced mystery that keeps you glued to the pages until the end. Savannah has come home after her father dies unexpectedly to get things in order and to turn the glass shop over to her father's assistant Hugh, but things get complicated when Hugh is found dead of an apparent heart attack. Things seem mysterious when both men die so suddenly and everything gets more intriguing when a warning note is found from Savannah's dad along with a code for her to decipher. Was it murder? Who can she trust? What will she do with the shop and why would someone want her Dad and Hugh dead? I enjoyed the whole code and cipher aspect of this story. It adds an exciting element and a fun, different way to solve the mystery. There are so many suspects with different motives that you keep guessing to the end. I like that Savannah is portrayed as a kind, caring, smart, and strong woman. Jacob (who has autism) is a good helper. Edward and Amanda also add to the plot in a good way. This book starts right into the mystery with a bang and just gets better with each page. A lot of times a new series gets bogged down with introducing the characters but this one isn't that way. The author weaves the information in as the story progresses and doesn't bore you with all the details. The characters could be people you know and you can relate to which is a plus. Some you love, others are ok, and others you dislike, but they make the story interesting. For a new series this is a good start and I look forward to the next book to see where it continues with Savannah and the glass shop.