The Bibliophile Mystery series follows Brooklyn Wainwright, a rare book expert in San Francisco, and she continues to trip over dead bodies and find the killer. She is joined by her ever-so-handsome British boyfriend, Derek, who also happens to be a security expert and bodyguard. There is a cast of other wonderful characters throughout the series, including her wacky, peace-loving, commune-living, hippy family.

In this latest installment, Brooklyn’s sister Savannah is cooking at the opening of a former classmate’s new restaurant with other members of her class. When the restaurateur is found stabbed to death in the kitchen after the dinner is over, Savannah is the one holding the bloody knife. Turns out, no one really liked their old “friend”, but who killed him and why? Was it blackmail, jealousy, a spurned lover, or could it have something to do with the antique cookbook that he gave to Savannah years ago?

This may have been my favorite book in the series so far – a wonderful combination of my favorite things – mystery, books, and food! It was fast-paced and fun, with a touch of romance and plenty of humor. I never tire of Brooklyn’s family and some of my favorite scenes are those with her mother – what spells and incantations will she use next on her poor daughter?!

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