Murder on the Page by Daryl Wood Gerber

 

Murder on the Page

 

Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber

About Murder on the Page

Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) 

Cozy Mystery 

1st in Series 

Setting - North Carolina 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies (October 22, 2024) 

 

Featuring twin hooks that cozy readers can’t get enough of—classic books and delicious food—this new series from the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of several much loved series, including the Fairy Garden Mysteries and the French Bistro Mysteries, is a delicious treat for mystery lovers, especially fans of Ellery Adams, Krista Davis, and Lauren Elliott.

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a genuinely top-notch party must be in want of a theme. Allie Catt, caterer and personal chef in the beautiful mountain community of Asheville, North Carolina, has devised a winning formula by using her clients’ favorite books as inspiration. Her first themed event is based on Pride and Prejudice (Allie’s cat, Darcy, approves), and it’s so popular that soon she has grand ideas for future parties based on Rebecca, The Great Gatsby, Babette’s Feast and more.

Business is booming, and a rival catering company is fuming. But there’s a sting in the tale when the aunt of one of Allie’s clients and best friends, Tegan, is murdered. Tegan is the victim’s sole heir, and quickly becomes the main suspect. Allie has no doubts about her friend’s innocence, but how to prove it?

Once again, her love of literature comes to the rescue, and with some guidance from her favorite fictional detectives, including Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, Allie sifts through the clues.

With a little luck—and the kind of pluck that would make Elizabeth Bennett proud—she may be able to stop a killer from serving up a second course of murder . . .

About Daryl Wood Gerber

Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning and nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries. As Avery Aames, she penned the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes suspense including the well-received The Son’s Secret, Girl on the Run, and the popular Aspen Adams suspense novels. Recently Daryl, who loves a challenge, published a Christmas romance, Hope for the Holidays. Fun Tidbit: as an actress, Daryl appeared in “Murder, She Wrote.” She loves to cook, garden, read, and walk her frisky Goldendoodle. Also she has been known to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. You can learn more on her website: https://darylwoodgerber.com

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My Thoughts

I sat down eager to read Murder on the Page by Daryl Wood Gerber which is the debut of A Literary Dining Mysteries. There are a number of characters introduced in the beginning and it took me a while to keep them all straight.  Allie Catt is a talented chef and avid reader.  The mystery was interesting, but Allie needs to work on her sleuthing techniques (it is her first murder).   There were plenty of clues to help readers solve the crime.  We get a play-by-play of Allie’s daily activities, how she made each dish, and what each person wore (down to their boots). These details felt like filler since they did not contribute to the story (you may find yourself envying a pair of boots). The food descriptions will have your mouth watering.  Pride and Prejudice fans will enjoy the references to that tale as well as the quotes. The beginnings of a romance between Allie and a certain someone lacked believability.  We will have to wait and see what happens in the next A Literary Dining Mystery.  Murder on the Page is a curious culinary cozy with busy bookstore, gastronomic triumphs, a dead friend, a rival caterer, a cold detective, curious clues, a revealing will, and a plucky chef. 

Murder on the Page is available from  AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, BOOKSHOP.ORG,  KOBO, and MYSTERIOUS GALAXY.  You can find Daryl Wood Gerber's other novels here. Daryl Wood Gerber has Essence of Foul Play coming out March 25, 2025.  It is the debut of An Aroma Wellness Mysteries. Would you like to win a copy of Murder on the Page along with some swag?  Click here to enter.  Good Luck!  Thank you for stopping by today.  I was not sure that I would be able to do this post.  Hurricane Milton was extremely destructive and my home was not spared.  I was certainly grateful when our power was restored.  Our carport, storage shed, and screened in porch suffered damage as well as our roof (it looks like the edge of our roof was pried up). Naturally, that means water has gotten inside and caused damage.  Thankfully, my mother and I are okay as well as our neighbors.  I am lucky to live in such a caring and helpful community.  I will return tomorrow to feature A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber.  Do not forget to enter the giveaway!  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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