A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery: Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes

Description: NEW HC A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery: Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking It’s time for a savory soirée—but something sinister is stewing—in Raquel V. Reyes’s second delightful Caribbean Kitchen mystery, perfectly delicious for fans of Mia P. Manansala.Fall festivities are underway in Coral Shores, Miami. Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith wakes up to find a corpse in her front yard. The body by the fake tombstone is the woman that was kicked out of the school's Fall Festival the day before. Miriam's luck does not improve. Her passive-aggressive mother-in-law puts her in charge of the Women's Club annual gala. But this year, it's not canapes and waltzes. Miriam and her girlfriends-squad opt for fun and flavor. They want to spice it up with Caribbean food trucks and a calypso band. While making plans at the country club, they hear a volatile argument between the new head chef and the club's manager. Not long after, the chef swan dives to his death at the bottom of the grand staircase. Was it an accident? Or was it Beverly, the sous chef, who is furious after being passed over for the job? Or maybe it was his ex-girlfriend, Anastasia? Add two possible poisonings to the mix and Miriam is worried the food truck fun is going to be a major crash. As the clock ticks down and the body count goes up, Miriam's life is put in jeopardy. Will she connect the dots or die in the deep freeze? Foodies and mystery lovers alike will savor the denouement as the truth is laid bare in this simmering stew of rage, retribution, and murder. Praise for Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking:“Enjoyable . . . Fans of Mia P. Manansala’s Arsenic and Adobo will want to check this out.”—Publishers Weekly“A 'must read' for mystery buffs with an affinity for cozy mysteries and amateur women sleuths . . . Original and fun.”—Midwest Book Review“Raquel V. Reyes has found the right recipe for an engrossing, light mystery that blends Cuban-American culture, a love of food and appealing characters.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel“Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking will have readers turning the pages as quickly as possible.” —Cozy Mystery ReviewsPublisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (2022)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishHardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pagesISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639101061Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 poundsDimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.78 x 1 x 8.53 inches

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