Review: French Fried by Kylie Logan (Giveaway)

Genre:
Cozy Mystery

Format:
E-ARC

Publisher:
Berkley

Release Date:
June 6, 2017






Synopsis from Goodreads:

The Statue of Liberty is 130 years old, and for the struggling residents of Hubbard, Ohio, any opportunity to bring in tourists is reason enough for a celebration. Laurel Inwood and her aunt, Sophie, are pitching in. Sophie's Terminal at the Tracks, a former greasy spoon turned charming ethnic eatery, will be offering French cuisine for the entire week.

For expert help with their quiche and escargot, the ladies turn to Raquel "Rocky" Arnaud, a former French chef and friend of Sophie. What looks like a match made in heaven turns rank as quickly as buttermilk on a summer's day. Rocky turns up dead and when her nightly red wine shows notes of oak, cinnamon, and poison, Laurel turns from souffle to sleuth.

My Review

Laurel Inwood has quite a bit on her mind. She's helping her adoptive aunt, Sophie, with her restaurant, Terminal at the Track.  Her aunt is busy recuperating from surgery. However, this is not a permanent situation and Laurel needs to think about her future. First, she is going to help out with French cuisine week at the restaurant. With the help of Sophie's best friend Rocky, everything should go well.

When Rocky ends up dead, Laurel is determined to find out the reason. The police are convinced it was suicide, but Laurel and Sophie aren't buying it. With the help of Declan, another store owner, they set about doing their own investigation.

This is the second book in Kylie Logan's "An Ethnic Eats Mystery". I have the first book on my Kindle, but I haven't read it yet. It didn't matter. I was able to jump right into this book. I loved the main characters - Laurel, Sophie and Declan.  They are  well developed and very realistic.

It took me a little time to get into the story, but then it moved at a steady pace. It is filled with many twists and turns. I was totally surprised at who the killer turned out to be. I never saw that coming, which makes it all the more of an exciting read. I hope there will be more books in the series and I'll definitely be going back to read the first book.



For reading challenges:
Craving for Cozies Reading Challenge 2017
Foodies Read Reading Challenge 2017
Cloak & Dagger Reading Challenge 2017

FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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