A poetry slam at a bakery? Why not! Even though Pie Town proprietor Val Harris would rather be spending time with her newfound half-brother, she knows her employee Abril is beyond excited to be hosting the event. Especially since it stars the apple pie of Abril<U+2019>s eye, poet and professor Michael Starke. But the evening ends on a sour note when Professor Starke is found murdered mere moments after being accused of plagiarism. Just like that, Pie Town is at the center of another criminal inquiry. At Abril<U+2019>s request- and much to Detective Carmichael<U+2019>s consternation- Val and Charlene decide to investigate Starke<U+2019>s death. But the case is as tough as an overworked crust and the Baker Street Bakers are only coming up with scraps. If they don<U+2019>t pinch the cultured killer soon, Pie Town<U+2019>s reputation could crumble.