


Books in series

#1
The Salty Taste of Murder
2018
The food here is to die for...
Thirty-year-old Allie Treadwell is a singleton. She's a foodie, and a runner. A restaurant reviewer by day, and a Netflix aficionado by night.
Even if it doesn’t make her the most popular dinner guest in the charming southern town of Lanai, Georgia, Allie’s reviews are always honest.
And her latest is no different from any other.
But Allie’s review isn’t the only thing to hit the newsstand. The restaurant’s owner and Allie’s one-time high school nemesis, Jessica Hayes, is found murdered. When Jessica’s husband, Miller, is labeled the prime suspect, Allie’s convinced the police are mistaken.
As if dodging the bad press while she works to clear Miller’s name isn't enough, one false step could put the real killer onto her.
Can Allie clear Miller’s name without winding up with the next obituary?

#2
A Choice Cocktail of Death
2018
A new flame. A recipe. Another murder.
When food blogger and restaurant reviewer, Allie Treadwell, is invited to the grand opening of Lanai’s newest attraction, a murder mystery dinner party, she expects a night of fun, good food, and mystery. What she didn’t expect is an actual murder.
What seems an open and shut case is anything but as Allie uncovers clues that lead to a conspiracy.
With an innocent man framed, Allie can’t just sit by and watch. She uses the only power she has to help set the story straight, her words.
But the real killer is out to silence the loudmouth foodie for good.
Can Allie solve the mystery before she becomes the headline? Find out now!

#3
A Juicy Morsel of Jealousy
2019
Allie Treadwell’s mystery senses are tingling… again.
A death at her grandmother’s retirement community has the food blogger suspecting murder. And she’s not the only one. Allie’s neighbor, Jeanie, happened to have a “special relationship” with the deceased, Melvin Fleming.
Step one: Convince the handsome detective, Javier, that Melvin’s death is actually a murder.
Step two: Convince her heart that all this time spent with Javier is for the case and the case alone.
With her boyfriend Luke’s jealousy becoming ever more apparent, and a special date planned, will Allie end up dumped and alone on Valentine’s day for the third year running?
And with the killer growing suspicious of her snooping, can Allie find the answers before her body gets dumped just like her heart?
Foodie Files Mysteries are quick reads of around 30k words.
This book contains no swearing, no gore, and no cliffhangers.

#4
The Bitter Bite of Betrayal
2019
In the crosshairs.
Allie Treadwell has feelings. Lots of them. And they all center around her friend, Javi–-that is, Detective Javier Portillo. But does he feel the same way about her?
Their friendship is put to the test. While on a morning jog, the two stumble across a body. What seems to be a hit and run is much more as motives are revealed.
Lanai is a town full of suspects.
And Allie’s relationship has put a target on her back. The culprit, desperate to keep their identity a secret, sets their sights on her.
To keep Allie safe, Javi puts some distance between them, forcing Allie to confront her true feelings for the detective head-on.
Can Allie push past her insecurities, defend herself, and solve the case without ruining her chance at a happy ending? Find out today!
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Foodie Files Mysteries are quick reads. They contain no swearing, no gore, a bit of romance, and no cliffhangers.
Author

Christine Zane Thomas
Author · 18 books
Christine Zane Thomas is the pen name of a husband and wife team whose love of mystery and sleuths spurred the creation of their own mysterious writer alter-ego. While not writing, they can be found in northwest Florida with their two children and schnauzer, Tinker Bell. Their love of food takes them all around the South. Sometimes they sprinkle in the occasional trip to Disney World. Food and Wine is their favorite season.