A Catered Murder
Mystery With Recipes
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- نقد و بررسی
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نقد و بررسی
November 24, 2003
In her assured debut, Crawford, a caterer with many travel-related articles to her credit, introduces an appealing family trio: tender-hearted Libby Simmons, owner of a catering business, A Little Taste of Heaven, in Longely, N.Y.; her wisecracking sister, Bernie, a refugee from L.A. and a disastrous marriage; and Sean, their wheelchair-bound father, a retired police chief. Nasty Laird Wrenn, a best-selling author of vampire fiction, plans to celebrate his success with appropriate menu (Bloody Marys, devil's food cake) and decor to match (black roses, a coffin) at a reunion dinner to be held at the local high school. When Laird drops dead at the dinner after drinking a glass of water, a slew of ill-wishers, including Libby's close friend Tiffany, whom Laird was stringing along, become suspects in his sudden demise. A naturally flowing narrative, lively and likable characters, and plenty of clever word play amid the foul play set this first novel above the common run of cozies. (Dec. 2)
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Blurbs from established pros—G.A. McKevett, Leslie Meier and Barbara Colley—and an eye-catching cover in Christmas colors will help make this an ideal holiday gift for fans of culinary mysteries.
November 1, 2004
Catering sisters Libby and Bernie Simmons (A Taste of Heaven ) have landed the wedding reception of a dullish Estonian-American caviar millionaire and his small-town Missouri fiance. The bride-to-be spares no expense, to the dismay of her intended's two brothers, but her plans are cut short by murder. Libby and Bernie, who happen to be first on the scene, begin sleuthing forthwith, discovering--with a little help from their wheelchair-bound father, a former police chief--that the victim may have been substituting low-grade caviar for the good stuff. Frequent humor, a couple of little-old-lady Marxists, and several delicious recipes complete the cozy picture. Recommended for culinary mystery fans. Crawford lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.
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