A Contest To Kill For

'A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read' T.A. Williams A boutique hotel. A feral cat. A recipe for murder!The competition is fierceâ¦. Desperate to try and rebuild the reputation of Hopgood Hall, owners Alexi Ellis and Cheryl and Drew Hopgood agree to host a realty TV baking show, spearheaded by their arrogant but enigmatic head chef Marcel Gasquet. Hopefully the ratings will bring in bookings to the struggling hotel and Cosmo, Alexi's antisocial, feral cat, is hoping to get a starring role too!The temperature is highâ¦Fiery and hot-headed, Marcelâs antics makes for brilliant television, but off-screen trouble is brewing. One of the contestants, femme fatale Juliette Hammond, makes it clear that she will do anything to secure the winning prize â" even if it means sweetening up the prima donna chef. The results are deadly!So when Juliette is found dead, all eyes turn to Marcel. Has his fiery French temper got the better of him or has someone else fallen victim to Julietteâs devious ways?With the reputation of the hotel in tatters and Marcel's liberty on the line, Alexi needs answers and fast. The only person she can turn to for help is her old friend and private eye Jack Maddox. Jack can't refuse Alexi, but he knows more than anyone that this murder could cost them everything!A cosy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies. Praise for E.V. HUnter:'A brilliant read that hooked me from the outset. I couldnât tear myself away!' Gemma Rogers'E.V. Hunter spins a comprehensive tale that has the reader entertained, glued and guessing. The Hopwood Hall Murder Mysteries would make a fabulous early evening television series' ?????????? Reader Review'E. V. Hunter certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a story' ?????????? Reader Review'It's a great cozy mystery series, Cosmo is a great character, typical feisty feline' ?????????? Reader Review'A great plotline that you can get involved with, you can almost sleuth alongside Alexi and Jack' ?????????? Reader Review