{"product_id":"hot-wings-and-homicide-isbn-9798892424417","title":"Hot Wings and Homicide","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwins Beth and Seth Lloyd are on the chopping block in the follow-up to \u003ci\u003eA Murder Most Fowl\u003c\/i\u003e, where a perfect recipe for murder is stirred up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBusiness 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.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mouthwatering mystery for fans of Joanne Fluke that will leave you peckish for more.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHot Wings and Homicide\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Winner, winner, murder for dinner . . . An entertaining mystery with amusing characters—including a pet chicken.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“With a dash of humor and a sprinkling of great characters on top of an engaging plot, Dutra’s cozy is perfect for foodies.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Murder Most Fowl\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments add up to a fun read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The juicy reasoning behind the sabotage that plagued the show was almost as shocking as the murder itself.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Plan a snack and a drink, a comfy blanket and staying up past your bedtime with this book!!!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Imaginative, clever, laced with humor and unexpected plot twists leading to a dramatic conclusion.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The first book in the series, and it’s a good one . . . Fans of small-town murder mysteries will enjoy this one.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An absolutely knockout debut . . . Forget the real housewives of anywhere – this book is fun-filled first class entertainment without even turning on your TV!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eWonder Women Sixty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect escapist read brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun.”\u003cbr\u003e—Ellery Adams, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret, Book, and Scone Society\u003c\/i\u003e mysteries\u003cb\u003eCarmela Dutra \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer from the Bay Area who loves food trucks, family, and cozy mysteries. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eA Murder Most Fowl\u003c\/i\u003e, has been praised by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e for its “serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments,” lauded by \u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Ellery Adams. Carmela has also been featured in \u003ci\u003eCrimeReads Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA  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.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233237348581,"sku":"NP9798892424417","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892424417.jpg?v=1767729255","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hot-wings-and-homicide-isbn-9798892424417","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}