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Corpse at the Cookoff
(2026)(The eighth book in the Sweet Home Louisiana Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by Summer Prescott
A fierce rivalry. A poisoned bowl. And one sizzling cook-off that ends in murder.
An annual chili cook-off in Texas is supposed to be a friendly competition, not a killer.
When celebrity chili champion Chuck Waggen collapses after feasting on an award-worthy meal, the annual cook-off and carnival erupts into chaos. The cause? Poison hidden in a bowl of chili... served in one of Melissa Beckett's own bowls.
With suspicion suddenly pointing in her direction, Missy has no choice but to clear her name. But the deeper she digs into Chuck's life, the more enemies she uncovers. A bitter culinary rival questions whether Chuck ever deserved his fame, an influential judge seems to have become far too personally involved, and whispers of old betrayals refuse to stay buried.
As secrets simmer beneath the surface, Missy discovers that winning wasn't the only thing Chuck had stolen and apparently someone finally decided it was time to settle the score.
Can Missy uncover the truth before the investigation boils over, or will she become the next victim served up for justice? Find out in this down home sweet southern Cozy Mystery!
Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, small-town charm, amateur sleuths, clever twists, lovable characters, and clean, page-turning whodunits, this delicious mystery is packed with mouthwatering food, unforgettable suspects, and plenty of heart.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
An annual chili cook-off in Texas is supposed to be a friendly competition, not a killer.
When celebrity chili champion Chuck Waggen collapses after feasting on an award-worthy meal, the annual cook-off and carnival erupts into chaos. The cause? Poison hidden in a bowl of chili... served in one of Melissa Beckett's own bowls.
With suspicion suddenly pointing in her direction, Missy has no choice but to clear her name. But the deeper she digs into Chuck's life, the more enemies she uncovers. A bitter culinary rival questions whether Chuck ever deserved his fame, an influential judge seems to have become far too personally involved, and whispers of old betrayals refuse to stay buried.
As secrets simmer beneath the surface, Missy discovers that winning wasn't the only thing Chuck had stolen and apparently someone finally decided it was time to settle the score.
Can Missy uncover the truth before the investigation boils over, or will she become the next victim served up for justice? Find out in this down home sweet southern Cozy Mystery!
Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, small-town charm, amateur sleuths, clever twists, lovable characters, and clean, page-turning whodunits, this delicious mystery is packed with mouthwatering food, unforgettable suspects, and plenty of heart.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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