Greedy Pigs

March 27, 2017
In the fun fifth novella featuring Sin du Jour, these caterers to the otherworldly are preparing for the inauguration of Enzo Consoné, the president-elect of the Sceadu, the supernatural governing body. It’s going to be a great big party with an all-pork theme. The team is ready to get back to normal after the male members of the crew were struck by a lust spell in Pride’s Spell, but chef Lena Tarr’s best friend, Darren Vargas, who has been trying to conquer his debilitating fear, is acting strangely. When the team members get separated en route to the Virginia woods, Lena and head chef Bronko’s half of the crew is diverted to the D.C. inauguration of the U.S. president. The others scramble to make do, but things inevitably go poorly in Virginia, and sweet-natured baker Nikki must step up to save the day. In D.C., Lena discovers the outrageous truth behind the American presidency, a twist that hits uncomfortably close to home; a cameo from the outgoing president is a poignant, bittersweet touch. Wallace’s imagination is boundless, and his wryly funny storytelling manages to be heartfelt and completely gonzo at the same time. Agent: DongWon Song, Howard Morhaim Literary.

May 15, 2017

The Sin du Jour crew caters to a large supernatural clientele, but serving the U.S. president is not the norm. However, with a shadow government in trouble, politics being played, and pork on the menu, this fifth outing (after Idle Ingredients) will feed voracious readers.--KC

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