Arsenic and Adobo

A RUSA Award-winning culinary cozy series debut, this novel combines sharp humor and mouthwatering dishes with a compelling mystery. When Lila Macapagal’s ex-food critic confronts her before dying unexpectedly, she finds herself drawn into a kidnapping-like investigation, navigating a lively community and personal challenges. With her keen wit and loyal allies—including a feisty auntie network and her Dachshund—she takes on this twisty case, all while managing her family’s struggling restaurant and romantic setbacks.