Hot Wings and Homicide - (A Food Truck Mystery) by Carmela Dutra (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Twins Beth and Seth Lloyd are on the chopping block in the follow-up to A Murder Most Fowl, where a perfect recipe for murder is stirred up.

Business at Kluckin' Good is smoking hot. To keep momentum going, Beth and her twin brother, Seth, just scored a prime spot at the Flavors of the Bay Food Festival. For three and a half days, food lovers will flock to the Bay Area's biggest culinary event to enjoy gourmet food trucks, cook-offs, and live music, but this recipe for success is also the perfect setup for murder.

When the infamous food critic Brad Dawson--also Beth's ex--turns up dead, the only clue at the scene of the crime is a Kluckin' Good tumbler mug. The timing couldn't be worse. Beth and Brad were seen in a heated altercation, and days prior, witnesses saw Seth punch Brad. Suspicion naturally falls on the twins. With the cops hot on their trail, Beth will have to avoid the flames to clear their names and save her food truck's reputation.

But the chickens are out of the coop, and as Beth digs into Brad's final hours, she will uncover rivalries, grudges, and a different side of Brad she never knew. If she doesn't crack the case soon, she might be the next one to get cooked. Best of cluck!

A mouthwatering mystery for fans of Joanne Fluke that will leave you peckish for more.

Review Quotes

Praise for Hot Wings and Homicide
"Winner, winner, murder for dinner . . . An entertaining mystery with amusing characters--including a pet chicken."
--Kirkus Reviews

"With a dash of humor and a sprinkling of great characters on top of an engaging plot, Dutra's cozy is perfect for foodies."
--Library Journal

"A delightful cozy bound to keep you smiling and engaged. Nothing gives off summer vibes like a good food festival."
--Wonder Women Sixty

"[A] clever cozy mystery."
--Kings River Life Magazine

"A fun, expertly crafted, and laced with humor read for cozy mystery fans."
--Midwest Book Review

"Readers cannot help but fall in love with Beth, Seth, Rylie and everything else within the story."
--Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

Praise for A Murder Most Fowl
"A serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments add up to a fun read."
--Kirkus Reviews

"The juicy reasoning behind the sabotage that plagued the show was almost as shocking as the murder itself."
--Criminal Element

"Plan a snack and a drink, a comfy blanket and staying up past your bedtime with this book!!!"
--Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

"Imaginative, clever, laced with humor and unexpected plot twists leading to a dramatic conclusion."
--Midwest Book Review

"The first book in the series, and it's a good one . . . Fans of small-town murder mysteries will enjoy this one."
--Red Carpet Crash

"An absolutely knockout debut . . . Forget the real housewives of anywhere - this book is fun-filled first class entertainment without even turning on your TV!"
--Wonder Women Sixty

"The perfect escapist read brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun."
--Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret, Book, and Scone Society mysteries

About the Author

Carmela Dutra is a writer from the Bay Area who loves food trucks, family, and cozy mysteries. Her debut novel, A Murder Most Fowl, has been praised by Kirkus Reviews for its "serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments," lauded by Criminal Element for the "juicy reasoning behind the sabotage that was almost as shocking as the murder itself," and described as "the perfect escapist read, brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun" by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams. Carmela has also been featured in CrimeReads Magazine.

A lover of humor, quirky characters, and all things geeky, Carmela spends her days sketching, sipping far too much coffee, and overcuddling her allergy-inducing cats and dog. She lives with her husband and two dinosaur-obsessed sons, drawing inspiration from rainy afternoons, bustling farmers' markets, and the unexpected moments that make life memorable.