Description
Taste of Death: A Spirit Delaney Mystery Novella
A Culinary Cozy Mystery with a Deadly Twist
By Ms. D. Riter | Book One in The Detective Chef Series
Murder is on the menu… and the clock is ticking.
When gluten-, dairy-, and sugar-free chef Spirit Delaney travels to the Portland Culinary Festival to support fellow chefs, she doesn’t expect the appetizer to come with a side of death. But when one of the judges—infamous food critic Simon Chase—drops dead after sampling a dish, the tent turns into a crime scene.
With police tape blocking the kitchen and ingredients confiscated, Spirit and her team—sweet but sharp sous chef Rolf Caden, fierce pastry genius Petal Stone, and their loyal friend Detective Diego Morales—must slice through secrets, rivalries, and red herrings to uncover the truth before the killer vanishes like steam off a sauté pan.
But when the victim wasn’t the intended target, and another judge was meant to fall, Spirit realizes the killer is still hiding in plain sight—and time is running out to stop them.
What to Expect:
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A fast-paced culinary cozy mystery novella—perfect for your lunch break or weekend binge
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Two killers. One twist. And a finale you won’t see coming.
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A fearless, food-allergy-friendly chef heroine with a sharp palate for lies
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Witty banter, rich Pacific Northwest settings, and mouthwatering danger
Perfect for Fans Of:
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The Thursday Murder Club
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Julie Hyzy’s White House Chef Mysteries
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Leslie Karst’s Sally Solari Mysteries
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Cozy culinary mysteries with strong female leads and ensemble casts
Available Now on Kindle & Paperback
Don’t miss the first dish in the Detective Chef Series—where every course could be your last.
Order Taste of Death today and get a taste of murder with your mystery!