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Murder, She Tasted
Murder, She Tasted
Series · 3 books · 2018-2019
By
Alana Ling
Books in series
#1
In Sickness and in Death
2018
I didn't know I had a taste for murder until I was thrown into the middle of one. Joanna Christie is trying to make it as a party planner in her hometown of Haven-on-Sea, on the south coast of England. She's procured a big gig planning Poppy Guildford's wedding, one of the town's many elite. When she thinks she has everything under control, Joanna finds Poppy murdered at her wedding rehearsal. With her business at risk, an eager and secretive assistant, and her ex-brother-in-law, Detective Anderson, on her case, Joanna has no choice but to find out who killed her client, before the murderer sets their eyes on her and her prying tongue. IN SICKNESS AND IN DEATH is a first person cosy mystery with a female sleuth, a cheeky dog, a lot of baked goods, an eccentric Greek mother and a set of suspects where each one tastes better than the last. Written in British English. This book contains recipes for: Chocolate, banana and peanut butter cupcakes Lime, sour cherries and amaretto cheesecake
#2
A Plummet in the Polls
2018
When everyone hates the new mayor, how do you find who killed him? Joanna Christie can taste people and it isn't always as fun as it sounds. She knew planning the mayor’s gala would be a challenge. And although Arthur Foster, the new mayoral candidate, tastes of soothing chamomile, he makes her feel anything but. What she didn't know, was that she'd end up with his dead body at her feet and her godfather as the prime suspect. Now, Joanna promises to find the real murderer and clear her godfather’s name before it’s too late. A PLUMMET IN THE POLLS is a first person cozy mystery with a female sleuth, a blooming romance, a not-so subtle admirer, quirky politicians and a great deal of English tea. Written in British English. BUY NOW and find out who killed the mayor!
#3
Gin and Toxic
2019
All suspects have secrets, but whose are deadlier? Events planner Joanna has another dead body in her hands and a murderer on the loose. Having worked tirelessly for weeks for the most demanding guests, she was looking forward to moving on to her next job. But the death of her client brings out the sleuth in her once more, especially when it personally affects the man she has growing feelings for, the charming pub manager Kit. With an international cast of suspects and a handful of threatening letters, the clock’s ticking. Joanna and her sidekick have to figure out who the murderer is before they escape the country...and justice. GIN AND TOXIC is a first person cozy mystery with a female sleuth, poison pen letters, apple pies, an inquisitive dog, and an enigmatic Greek mum. Written in British English.
Author
Alana Ling
Author · 3 books