Val Deniston is catering the debut of Bayport's newest bookstore—but the death of a customer is about to draw her into a real-life murder mystery ...
Suzette Cripps has been occupying a spare bedroom at Val's granddad's house while she takes classes in this Maryland Eastern Shore town—but she's always seemed a little secretive and fearful, and any talk about her past is a closed book.
After winning the costume contest at the Halloween-themed bookstore party, Suzette is mowed down by a hit-and-run driver—and Val and her grandfather start to wonder whether it was really an accident or if someone was after Suzette. Granddad is a little distracted by his new enterprise as a ghost-buster, but as Val talks to Suzette's coworkers and fellow creative writing students, she grows more convinced that the dead woman's demons weren't imaginary—and that she needs to rip the mask off a killer ...
Includes delicious five-ingredient recipes!
Industry Reviews
Praise for the Five-Ingredient Mysteries by Maya Corrigan
"Suspects abound and the puzzle solution is deftly handled in this charming cozy . . . With recipes included, this is definitely a starter for fans of Diane Mott Davidson, Lou Jane Temple, and Virginia Rich."
-Library Journal on By Cook or by Crook
"Fans of puzzle mysteries will enjoy the opportunity to sift through the clues to solve the puzzle.
-San Diego Fiction Examiner on Scam Chowder
"A good cook makes an even better detective when her grandfather is suspected of murder."
-Kirkus Reviews on Scam Chowder
With humor, engaging dialogue, and a wonderful cast of characters, this was a delightfully entertaining tale, and I can't wait for the next book in this endearing series."
-Dru Ann Love, Raven award winner, on S'more Murders"
