A Murderous Opening

Description

Deelish was meant to be a dream come true - a culinary beacon on Bainbridge Island, showcasing DeeDee's culinary prowess. But the discovery of a lifeless body in the restaurant's parking lot on its very opening night is the stuff of nightmares. For DeeDee, her beacon of success is at risk of becoming a cautionary tale. Haunted by the unsettling thought that murder seems to lurk wherever she goes, DeeDee feels the weight of the responsibility. But Jake, her ever-resourceful husband and seasoned private investigator, is determined to shield her from the shadow of blame. The victim, it turns out, was a master of deception, leaving a trail of broken hearts and betrayed trusts. Diving into the enigma, Jake quickly realizes that when it comes to the recently deceased, being disliked was an understatement. Was his demise the result of a scorned lover's revenge? Or was he ensnared in something far more nefarious? As the clues unfold, Jake is pushed into a corner where he finds himself playing not just the role of a detective but also a savior, trying to pull a would-be killer back from the brink. Amidst the chaos, Susie, DeeDee's trusted aide, grapples with personal turmoil, fearing her own romantic entanglements might somehow be linked to the sinister events. In this thrilling 19th installment of the Northwest Cozy Mystery Series, journey into a world where culinary delights meet dark secrets, and where finding the truth might mean unearthing the unexpected. Crafted with suspense, wit, and a hint of romance by a USA Today Bestselling Author, this mystery is bound to keep readers guessing till the very end.