Penne Dreadful
Penne Dreadful by Catherine Bruns is the first installment in the Italian Chef Mystery series, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on July 30, 2019. This 416-page cozy mystery follows Tessa Esposito, a local Italian chef grappling with the aftermath of her husband’s fatal accident. When the police reveal that his death was not an accident, Tessa is drawn into a web of intrigue as she seeks to uncover the truth behind his demise.
As Tessa navigates her investigation, she reconnects with her passion for cooking, which leads her to infiltrate her husband’s favorite pizza parlor, the last place he was seen alive. The story unfolds with a blend of culinary elements and suspense, as Tessa discovers that the secrets surrounding her husband’s life may put her in danger. Readers will find a mix of mystery and culinary themes, along with delicious recipes woven throughout the narrative.
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First book in a new series from USA Today bestselling author Catherin Bruns! Penne Dreadful, the first in the Italian Chef Mystery books, finds Tessa Esposito embroiled in a hot investigation.
Tomato sauce isn’t the only thing that runs red…
A delicious new cozy mystery that is:
- For fans of Joanne Fluke and Susan Furlong
- For readers of cozy mysteries and food mysteries
- Includes delicious recipes
Local Italian chef Tessa Esposito is struggling to get back on her feet following her husband’s fatal accident. And when the police knock on Tessa’s door, things just get worse. They’ve discovered Dylan’s death wasn’t an accident after all, and they need Tessa to start filling in the blanks. Who would want her beloved husband dead, and why?
With the investigation running cold, Tessa decides it’s time to save her sanity by reconnecting with her first love–cooking. And maybe the best way back into the kitchen is to infiltrate Dylan’s favorite local pizza parlor, which also happens to be the last place he was seen before he died. Tessa has never been a fan of detective novels, but even she can see that the anchovies aren’t the only thing that stink inside the small family business. And with suspects around every corner, Tessa finds that her husband’s many secrets might land her in hot water.
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