No Parm No Foul

Linda Reilly

Jul 2022 · Grilled Cheese Mysteries Book 2 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this eBook

"Foodies and mystery lovers will come for the red herrings and stay for the cheese."— Kirkus Reviews

The second book in a delicious culinary cozy series—the muensters have arrived in Balsam Dell in this Halloween cozy mystery featuring a grilled cheese shop owner turned amateur sleuth

After a long hot summer in Balsam Dell, Carly Hale is ready for crisp Vermont weather and gourmet grilled cheeses at her Grilled Cheese Eatery. And the upcoming Halloween food competition is the perfect way to impress the locals.

But Ferris Menard, the owner of Sub-a-Dub-Sub, is nursing a serious grudge against Carly. Two days before the competition, one of Carly's employees quit his part-time gig at Menard's sub shop, sending Menard into a serious snit. In a confrontation at the Eatery, Menard accused Carly of sabotage and vowed to bring her down.

That's when Menard's body is found in his kitchen the morning after the competition, a steak knife sticking out of his heart. But Menard had a slew of enemies, and if Carly doesn't figure out which one is the culprit, she might find herself—or someone she cares about—serving grilled cheese sandwiches under lock and brie!

Ratings and reviews

recipes, punny, small-business, small-town, amateur-sleuth, family, family-dynamics, murder, murder-investigation, multigenerational, Vermont, restaurant, friction, friendship***** This second in series was worth the wait. Carly is a widow who returned to her hometown and opened a specialty sandwich shop. Problems crop up during local business Halloween celebrations. Then an angry shop owner slanders her and shortly afterward is found murdered. Let the clues multiply and the sleuthing begin! And enjoy the cheesy recipes, too! I requested and received a free ebook from Poisoned Pen Press via NetGalley. Thank you!