Final Fondue

The author of Scam Chowder dishes up 'a lighthearted mystery involving romance, revenge, and chocolate fondue . . . a tasty mixture' (Blue Moon Mystery Saloon).Val Deniston certainly has her plate full running a cafe, dabbling with recipes, and helping her grandfather prepare for the town's upcoming tri-centennial celebration, but she's grown fond of her new life in the Chesapeake Bay town of Bayport . . .So when Val is asked to reclaim her old position as a cookbook publicist in New York City, she puts off her decision in order to help her grandfather perfect his chocolate fondue for the weekend festivity's dessert cook-off. But after the opening ceremonies, Val finds a houseguest strangled to death in her grandfather's backyard. She suspects a classic case of mistaken identity, especially when another guest nearly bids her life a fondue farewell. Now it's up to Val to keep the killer from making another stab at murder . . .Includes six five-ingredient recipes!Praise for the Five-Ingredient Mysteries'Cozy mystery readers will love the puzzle and the enjoyable look into this small tourist town by the sea.' -Nancy Coco, author of the Candy-Coated Mysteries'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'Corrigan keeps her simple mixture of pleasant characters, murder, and recipes in the oven.' -Kirkus Reviews