'Heaven preserve us' is peopled with likeable characters who engage in voluntary work and practise the skill of preserving surplus fruit and vegetables and sharing the fruits of their efforts at the local crisis centre. This story is number two in the Home Crafting mystery and is set in suburban Cadyville in Washington State.
Sophie Mae, the main character, is not only skilled in soap and cosmetic manufacture but she volunteers at a local crisis centre where a case of botulism has killed her boss, Philip Heaven, the Manager of Heaven House. Philip has secured funding for several programs but nothing has happened . In fact, overdue notices for utilities point to misappropration of funds.
A second case of botulism hospitalises her boyfriend Detective, Barr Ambrose.
Sophie Mae is also an amateur sleuth, which causes much worry to her boy friend , who believes that she is under threat from a stalker known as the 'Cadyville Creep'. Undeterred Sophie Mae investigates the botulisum cases with no help from the local police force.
Add to this plot single mum, Meghan, her daughter,Erin and an ageing corgi who share a house with Sophie Mae and you have a credible plot with several red herrings, particulary Meghan's new boyfriend , also a volunteer at Heaven House, who does not have a past.
McRae has written a cozy food mystery for readers who also like a dash of home craft thrown into the plot.

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