“This nicely woven drama once again gave us an insight into catering (what a hard job) while keeping me intrigued in a mystery with some twisty currents that was hard to put down. With a nice island flavor, a nice puzzling mystery and a great cast of characters, this was a very enjoyable read.” – Dru’s Book Musings
Filming a movie on a sunny Florida beach may seem like working in paradise, but dealing with the brutal heat, a difficult director and a leading lady with a serious aversion to seafood makes for a challenging task for Penelope Sutherland and her Red Carpet Catering crew. After two girls go missing during a raucous beach party thrown by the movie's director, the cast and crew fall out of favor with the Andrea Island locals.
When a flashy celebrity chef is accused of the crime, Penelope Sutherland steps in to help her former culinary school instructor find the truth. Surrounded by suspicious locals with a history all their own, Penelope uncovers clues from the past that reveal an undercurrent of evil amid the magnificent sandy beaches.
“Once in a while an author will come along who has a fresh voice; one who can take a tired genre and make it seem new again. Such is Ms. Simmons…Quite unique, and quite refreshing. She is a gratifying addition to the mystery genre and I heartily await the next in the series. Highly recommended.” – Any Good Book
“It’s always enjoyable to read mysteries about a profession from the viewpoint of an insider, and here the author shares her extensive background as a wine consultant and caterer…Penelope herself proves to be a skilled professional caterer, but her being drawn into the investigation feels entirely realistic. Penelope’s loyalties are strong, rivaled only by her protectiveness towards her staff. These two warring motives ensure that Penelope will be unstoppable until she unravels the mystery behind this compelling and thoroughly engaging read.” – Kings River Life Magazine
“A fast-paced cozy easily read and enjoyed in an afternoon...with Simmons’ picturesque writing style you can almost taste the salt in the air. Take a vacation and join Penelope.” – The Reading Room
“Such a fun book..The characters are very likable and the writing is very well-done. Think of it as a cozy behind the scenes.” – Booklikes
“The writing is fun, quirky and engaging. The character development between the lead character and her love interest is well done and believable. This book has several of my favorite things at the forefront: movies, murder, and food prep.” – Goodreads
“After reading the first book in this series, I could not wait to dig into this book. I didn't stop reading until I finished in the wee hours…Simmons could easily become a force to be reckoned with in the cozy mystery genre. Penelope Sutherland is a wonderful main character and the mystery is perfect. Bravo!” – Bookschellves
Related subjects include: women sleuths, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth books, murder mysteries, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), book club recommendations, culinary mysteries.
Books in the Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series:
MURDER ON A SILVER PLATTER (#1)
MURDER ON THE HALF SHELL (#2)
MURDER ON A DESIGNER DIET (#3)
MURDER IS THE MAIN COURSE (#4)
Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all…
Filming a movie on a sunny Florida beach may seem like working in paradise, but dealing with the brutal heat, a difficult director and a leading lady with a serious aversion to seafood makes for a challenging task for Penelope Sutherland and her Red Carpet Catering crew. After two girls go missing during a raucous beach party thrown by the movie's director, the cast and crew fall out of favor with the Andrea Island locals.
When a flashy celebrity chef is accused of the crime, Penelope Sutherland steps in to help her former culinary school instructor find the truth. Surrounded by suspicious locals with a history all their own, Penelope uncovers clues from the past that reveal an undercurrent of evil amid the magnificent sandy beaches.
“Once in a while an author will come along who has a fresh voice; one who can take a tired genre and make it seem new again. Such is Ms. Simmons…Quite unique, and quite refreshing. She is a gratifying addition to the mystery genre and I heartily await the next in the series. Highly recommended.” – Any Good Book
“It’s always enjoyable to read mysteries about a profession from the viewpoint of an insider, and here the author shares her extensive background as a wine consultant and caterer…Penelope herself proves to be a skilled professional caterer, but her being drawn into the investigation feels entirely realistic. Penelope’s loyalties are strong, rivaled only by her protectiveness towards her staff. These two warring motives ensure that Penelope will be unstoppable until she unravels the mystery behind this compelling and thoroughly engaging read.” – Kings River Life Magazine
“A fast-paced cozy easily read and enjoyed in an afternoon...with Simmons’ picturesque writing style you can almost taste the salt in the air. Take a vacation and join Penelope.” – The Reading Room
“Such a fun book..The characters are very likable and the writing is very well-done. Think of it as a cozy behind the scenes.” – Booklikes
“The writing is fun, quirky and engaging. The character development between the lead character and her love interest is well done and believable. This book has several of my favorite things at the forefront: movies, murder, and food prep.” – Goodreads
“After reading the first book in this series, I could not wait to dig into this book. I didn't stop reading until I finished in the wee hours…Simmons could easily become a force to be reckoned with in the cozy mystery genre. Penelope Sutherland is a wonderful main character and the mystery is perfect. Bravo!” – Bookschellves
Related subjects include: women sleuths, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth books, murder mysteries, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), book club recommendations, culinary mysteries.
Books in the Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series:
MURDER ON A SILVER PLATTER (#1)
MURDER ON THE HALF SHELL (#2)
MURDER ON A DESIGNER DIET (#3)
MURDER IS THE MAIN COURSE (#4)
Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all…
