Red, White, and Homicide
(2025)(A book in the Fourth of July Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple
A Recipe for Murder
In the small town of Anthem Bay, spice shop owner Jack Harrison's life is turned upside down when celebrity BBQ chef Reed Matlock is found dead—poisoned by Jack's signature spice blend. With his reputation and freedom at stake, Jack and his loyal bloodhound Clementine must sniff out the truth before he's framed for a murder he didn't commit.
As Jack investigates, he uncovers a complex web of stolen recipes, professional rivalries, and long-simmering revenge. Everyone from the fire chief to the competition judge had reason to want Reed Matlock silenced, but who actually crossed the line from resentment to murder? The clues are as layered as Jack's award-winning spice blend, and twice as spicy.
With time running out and evidence mounting against him, Jack must rely on Clementine's remarkable nose and his own knowledge of flavors to solve the case. "Red, White, and Homicide" serves up small-town intrigue, colorful characters, and mouthwatering BBQ in this deliciously clever cozy mystery that proves revenge is a dish best served fatally.
Genre: Mystery
In the small town of Anthem Bay, spice shop owner Jack Harrison's life is turned upside down when celebrity BBQ chef Reed Matlock is found dead—poisoned by Jack's signature spice blend. With his reputation and freedom at stake, Jack and his loyal bloodhound Clementine must sniff out the truth before he's framed for a murder he didn't commit.
As Jack investigates, he uncovers a complex web of stolen recipes, professional rivalries, and long-simmering revenge. Everyone from the fire chief to the competition judge had reason to want Reed Matlock silenced, but who actually crossed the line from resentment to murder? The clues are as layered as Jack's award-winning spice blend, and twice as spicy.
With time running out and evidence mounting against him, Jack must rely on Clementine's remarkable nose and his own knowledge of flavors to solve the case. "Red, White, and Homicide" serves up small-town intrigue, colorful characters, and mouthwatering BBQ in this deliciously clever cozy mystery that proves revenge is a dish best served fatally.
Genre: Mystery
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