Sliced, Diced and Dead - (A Charcuterie Shop Mystery) by J C Eaton (Paperback)

About the Book

Toxicology reports indicate food poisoning, and Katie's charcuterie shop immediately falls under suspicion, even though none of the other meats showed any hint of foul play.

Book Synopsis

Charcuterie chef Katie Aubrey is overjoyed when asked to create charcuterie boards for the summer fashion show at the prestigious Hidden Boulders Community in Cave Creek. However, the challenge for Katie isn't designing the complex cured meat and cheese platters but rather, how to deal with Edith Ellory, the annoying food critic ghost who pesters her while she works. Lamentably, that becomes the least of her worries when the fashion show coordinator is found dead in the food pavilion clutching a handful of Katie's pancetta rosettes.

Toxicology reports indicate food poisoning, and Katie's charcuterie shop immediately falls under suspicion, even though none of the other meats showed any hint of foul play.

To make matters worse, the victim had a long and unpleasant history with one of Katie's employees. To save the shop's reputation and vindicate her employee, Katie needs to ditch her white apron and don some decent walking shoes before she becomes the next victim.

Review Quotes

"Take one cantankerous ghost, add a laid-back beagle, and top it off with a cast of eclectic characters and you have J.C. Eaton's delicious new mystery-Laid Out to Rest. This first in a new series cozy was so much fun to read! The suspects were as varied as the offerings on a charcuterie board, and the culprit eluded me until the final reveal. The ending was such a delightful surprise that I didn't want to "give up the ghost" or the mystery! I can't wait for the second installment in this charming new series."-Linda Reilly, author of The Deep Fried Mysteries, The Cat Lady Mysteries, The Grilled Cheese Mysteries

"Sliced, Diced & Dead is a deli-licious romp of a cozy with all the right ingredients. Author J.C. Eaton serves up a delightful story guaranteed to leave you hungry for more." -Anna St. John, author, The Josie Posey Mystery Series

"Lively characters rule in this hilarious, action-packed caper featuring smart and sassy charcuterie chef Katie Aubrey who won't let anything get in the way of solving a murder. Wherever Katie goes, so does her roommate Edith, a feisty ghost who shares her two cents every chance she gets. All this makes for an imaginative, expertly crafted, and deliciously entertaining read, with clever dialogue that flows effortlessly. Buckle up and enjoy this fun-filled ride!"-Lida Sideris, Author of A Southern California Mystery Series