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  • Published: 15 February 2018
  • ISBN: 9781496705020
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $16.99

Murder With Fried Chicken And Waffles



In one of the first ever cozy mysteries with a predominantly African American cast, A. L. Herbert brings a fresh new voice to the genre in a fast-paced, witty mystery set within the bustle of a top soul food restaurant.

Welcome to Mahalia’s Sweet Tea—the finest soul food restaurant in Prince George’s County, Maryland. In between preparing her famous cornbread and mashed potatoes so creamy “they’ll make you want to slap your Momma,” owner Halia Watkins is about to dip her spoon into a grisly mystery . . .
 
Halia Watkins has her hands full cooking, hosting, and keeping her boisterous young cousin, Wavonne, from getting too sassy with customers. Having fast-talking entrepreneur Marcus Rand turn up in her kitchen is annoying enough when he’s alive—but finding his dead body face-down on her ceramic tile after hours is much worse.
 
Marcus had his enemies, and the cast iron frying pan beside his corpse suggests that at last, his shady business deals went too far. Halia is desperate to keep Sweet Tea’s name out of the sordid spotlight but her efforts only make Wavonne a prime suspect. Now Halia will have to serve up the real villain—before the killer returns for a second helping . . .
 
 
Features delicious recipes from Mahalia’s Sweet Tea,
including Sour Cream Corn Bread and Sweet Corn Casserole!

  • Published: 15 February 2018
  • ISBN: 9781496705020
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $16.99

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Praise for Murder With Fried Chicken And Waffles

Praise for Murder With Fried Chicken and Waffles

"I loved following the antics of soul food restaurateur Halia Watkins and her outrageously funny cousin Wavonne as they scramble to find the killer in this terrific debut mystery. Great characters. Clever story line. All this, and recipes, too. Can't wait for second helpings in this series!"--Laura Levine, author of Death by Tiara

"Murder with a side of soul food is a winning combination in this delicious cozy."--Lee Hollis, author of Death of a Cupcake Queen