Cookbook author Mattie Carrington, Pine County's one and only celebrity, narrowly escapes being burned to a crisp when her kitchen explodes. Then someone tries to poison her.
Luckily, Sheriff Cas Larkin is on the case.
But when Cas visits the secluded cabin Mattie rented to finish her next book, he finds her nearly dead.
With no signs of foul play and just as many clues, Cas is getting more "help" than he needs from the eagle-eyed locals as he tracks an experienced killer with the patience and skill to watch...and wait.
THE MARYVALE COZY MYSTERY SERIES, in order
The Devil in Maryvale
The Nelson Scandal
Recipe for Trouble
The Mardi Gras Murder