To Kill a Cook

In the hilarious and fast-paced mystery To Kill a Cook, set in 1972 Manhattan, food critic Bernice Black juggles her demanding career and personal life until a visit to her mentor’s restaurant reveals a shocking murder. When she discovers her beloved chef’s severed head in a mold of jellied aspic, Bernice realizes the police lack the culinary knowledge to investigate the case. Determined to find the killer herself, she risks it all by promising her editor she’ll solve the murder before the week ends. This entertaining tale combines humor with a thrilling plot centered around an unforgettable protagonist.