Dead in the Deli

Max's Campervan Case Files #12

by Tyler Rhodes

A Dead Dude in the Deli Makes Max's Stomach Churn
When ex-chef turned vanlifer Max Effort pops into Del's Deli for some well-deserved treats, his hunger is soon forgotten when the owner, a complete stranger to our culinary hero, is discovered murdered.

Max is used to the rather astonishing number of murder mysteries he encounters on his travels, but when a note is found asking him to discover who killed Del, and written by the deceased himself, he's left with a real head-scratcher.

How did the man know in advance he would be killed? How did he know Max would enter the deli at precisely the right moment? And most perplexing of all, how come the deli owner made a quiche with a soggy bottom when he was a pro with pastry?

With Anxious the Jack Russell Terrier helping to sniff out the clues—attention firmly on the pork pies—the duo are determined to get answers, and team up with Del's distraught assistant to uncover the truth, or possibly die trying.

There's much more to this case than any of them could have imagined, and the deeper they dig the more they realise this is one murder that might best remain unsolved.

Contains a stunning one-pot recipe at the end. Perfect for those on the road, or anyone who wants a great meal without all the washing up!

A journey of freedom, friendship, and murder mystery on the open road.

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 30, 2025

Reviews

[nia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I waited for this one to come onto KU and finally, it did. It took me a day and as per usual I didn't get the cuplrit right - when do I ever honestly? This was my first from the series, and it was an enjoyable read - Anxious and I would be great friends! I liked it a lot, not sure if I'd make it through all 12 though as some parts the description felt too much as I wanted to get through to the more interesting bits.

[Jacky Mercury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another baffler for Max and Anxious as they're unwittingly involved in the murder of a man who seemingly had no enemies. As ever, there are many suspects and a couple of mismatched detectives. I couldn't stop reading and finished in a day 🙂

[DebC · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a tricky one for Max and Anxious to solve. The owner of the deli found dead. A note written by the dead man, specifically asking Max to solve his murder. Can Max and Anxious solve this one? Enjoy reading the story and see if you can work out the murderer before Max does.

[Sue de Boeck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than some of this series although again I was able to foresee the denouement. Maybe I am seeing how Max’s mind works? I’ll continue to read these stories as they make a quick filling in between other, more complex offerings.