Crime a la Carte

by Cynthia Manson

First published 1994

In this delectable collection, the line between food and foul play blurs as renowned authors serve up a menu of deadly delights. A chef's revenge is served cold, a gourmet kidnapper has a taste for the finer things, and a dry Manhattan cocktail hides a bitter twist. With each tantalizing tale, the reader is left to wonder: can a love of fine food be the recipe for the perfect crime?

Genres: short-stories, mystery, crime

Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful

Tropes: anthology, food-as-theme

256 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Signet

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