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Death of an Author by E.C.R. Lorac
Published by: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date: April 30th, 2024
Format: Paperback, 256 Pages
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The official patter:
"E.C.R. Lorac spins a twisting tale full of wry humor and red herrings, poking some fun at her contemporary reviewers, who long suspected the Lorac pseudonym to belong to a male author.
Vivian Lestrange - celebrated author of the popular mystery novel The Charterhouse Case and total recluse - has apparently dropped off the face of the Earth. After he was reported missing by his secretary Eleanor, whom Inspector Bond suspects to be the author herself, crime and murder are afoot when Lestrange's housekeeper is also found to have disappeared.
Bond and Warner of Scotland Yard set to work to investigate a murder with no body and a potentially fictional victim.
With copies of the first and only edition incredibly rare today, Death of an Author returns to print for the first time since 1935. This edition includes an introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger and Edgar Award-winning author Martin Edwards."
A rediscovered wry classic!
Death of a Master Chef by Jean-Luc Bannalec
Published by: Minotaur Books
Publication Date: April 30th, 2024
Format: Hardcover, 336 Pages
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The official patter:
"Jean-Luc Bannalec's internationally bestselling series starring Commissaire Georges Dupin returns with Death of a Master Chef.
Commissaire Georges Dupin is certain these first beautiful summer days in June would be perfect for a fun trip to Saint-Malo. In a region known as the culinary heart of Brittany, the paradoxical city is known for being a uniquely Breton, yet un-Breton, place. Their cuisine's moto is voyages et aventures. Travel and adventure. Dupin would love to explore the internationally renowned cuisine one bite at a time. But to his chagrin, Dupin is there instead to attend a police seminar dedicated to closer collaboration between the Breton départements.
To prepare himself for what's to come while in Saint-Malo, Dupin wanders through the halls of a local market - stopping to sample its wares as he goes - while admiring its aromatic orchestra. But Dupin's morning is derailed when there's a murder at a nearby stall. He quickly realizes this case is unlike any he's worked on before. The police know the victim: Blanche Trouin, a grand chef of the region. They know the perpetrator: Lucille Trouin, Blanche's sister and fellow successful chef in the area. The two had a well-known and public feud. After a bit of searching, Lucille is even in custody. The only thing they're missing is the motive. And Lucille refuses to talk.
Saint-Malo doesn't want any help from the visiting commissaires. Even Dupin's assistant, Nolwenn, is telling him to stay out of it. But Dupin, along with a few of his Breton colleagues, can't help but begin an investigation into why a chef killed her sister in the middle of a crowded market."
Ah but do you need motive where there is animosity?
Magic and Miracles by Sally Britton, Sarah M. Eden, Jo Perry, Clarissa Kae, Adam Berg, Julie Wright, Mindy Strunk, Rebecca Connolly, Serene Heiner, Traci Abramson, Nancy Campbell Allen, Krista Jensen, and Charlie N. Holmberg
Published by: Carpe Vitam Press
Publication Date: April 30th, 2024
Format: Kindle, 368 Pages
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The official patter:
"A few of the stories include...
Regency Fairy Retelling.
Greek Mythology Retelling.
Magical suspense."
I mean, there's not really much to go on here, other than yeah for Regency Fairy Retellings and Charlie N. Holmberg...
