Toxic Torte
Toxic Torte by Lori Pollard-Johnson, published by Wild Rose Press on July 31, 2024, is a mystery novel that follows Jess Harriet, a writer for the Seattle Sun, known for its personal ads. When Jess is assigned to write an obituary for the notorious restaurant critic Perry Lowell, she contemplates leaving her job. However, her plans change dramatically when it is revealed that Perry was murdered, not from natural causes, but with a toxic dessert at a local event.
In this engaging narrative, Jess takes on the role of amateur sleuth, determined to uncover the truth behind Perry’s death while navigating a web of intrigue involving her colleagues and a group of questionable chefs. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she faces challenges from fellow reporter Cherrie Belle and a college acquaintance named Tom, all while trying to access the elusive guest list from the Valentine’s Day Chocoholic Ball. This edition spans 292 pages and is written in English, offering readers a cozy mystery filled with suspense and unexpected twists.
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Jess Harriet writes for the Seattle Sun, a weekly newsrag best known for its personal ads. When her latest assignment turns out to be yet another obituary, this time for caustic restaurant critic Perry Lowell, she seriously considers quitting. But before the memorial buffet is replenished, detectives appear. Perry didn’t die of a heart attack after all. He was murdered…with a toxic torte, likely served at the Valentine’s Day Chocoholic Ball. Jess seizes the opportunity to solve the murder and scoop the story, but she’ll have to outwit Cherrie Belle, fellow Sun Reporter by week, cheerleader by weekend; Tom, a college dating disaster who holds a flame for Jess and the elusive Chocoholic Ball guest list; and a cadre of unsavory chefs who invite her to a dinner she suspects is a recipe for danger.
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