What do you think?
Rate this book
Death on the Menu: A Travel Food Blogger Cozy Mystery Series
When the special of the day is murder, this food critic is serving justice...
Food critic Harper Wilde arrived in Savannah expecting to write about shrimp and grits, not solve a murder. But when her camera captures more than just pretty plating at the exclusive opening of The Midnight Garden restaurant, Harper's refined palate for suspicion is awakened.
After discovering the body of sommelier Marianne Winters with mysterious purple foam on her lips, Harper finds herself in a stew of suspects. There's Julian Rousseau, the brilliant but temperamental chef with a bitter history with the victim; Thomas Burke, the silver-haired owner with financial secrets simmering beneath his Southern charm; and Eliza Wong, the pastry chef whose creative concoctions might include more than just sugar and spice.
As Harper digs deeper, she uncovers a recipe for deception stretching back years. With Detective Sasha Okafor keeping a sharp eye on her amateur sleuthing, Harper must trust her instincts to separate the culinary artists from the cold-blooded killers.
In a town where the Spanish moss hides many secrets, Harper's observations about food might just make her the perfect person to sniff out a murderer. After all, no one knows better than a food critic when something doesn't belong on the plate.
Food critic Harper Wilde arrived in Savannah expecting to write about shrimp and grits, not solve a murder. But when her camera captures more than just pretty plating at the exclusive opening of The Midnight Garden restaurant, Harper's refined palate for suspicion is awakened.
After discovering the body of sommelier Marianne Winters with mysterious purple foam on her lips, Harper finds herself in a stew of suspects. There's Julian Rousseau, the brilliant but temperamental chef with a bitter history with the victim; Thomas Burke, the silver-haired owner with financial secrets simmering beneath his Southern charm; and Eliza Wong, the pastry chef whose creative concoctions might include more than just sugar and spice.
As Harper digs deeper, she uncovers a recipe for deception stretching back years. With Detective Sasha Okafor keeping a sharp eye on her amateur sleuthing, Harper must trust her instincts to separate the culinary artists from the cold-blooded killers.
In a town where the Spanish moss hides many secrets, Harper's observations about food might just make her the perfect person to sniff out a murderer. After all, no one knows better than a food critic when something doesn't belong on the plate.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2025
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
June 24, 2025
Interesting concept
I liked,the book in general but the editing mistakes distract from the story. For example Harper leaves the restaurant but in the next chapter is still there. She sets,a coffee meeting with a friend but it is with someone else.
Please,get proof readers and a better editor
I liked,the book in general but the editing mistakes distract from the story. For example Harper leaves the restaurant but in the next chapter is still there. She sets,a coffee meeting with a friend but it is with someone else.
Please,get proof readers and a better editor
May 14, 2025
This was a super enjoyable first book in this new series and I liked Harper’s character a lot. While she might not have a constant sidekick, a fellow food writer named Rachel filled that slot pretty well for this book. And I loved the idea of a secret informant. At first it was a little bit creepy but as the book progressed, it was clear whoever it was just wanted to help. I’m kinda guessing or at least hoping that angle continues through the series. I’ll be borrowing the next book soon!
May 20, 2025
This is the first book in the series. The main character is Harper who write a food blog. She shows up to the opening of a the opening of a new diner. The food is great but there something is amiss. Before the night is over, she discovers a body. Things get crazy after that. People keep texting her and she ends up helping the cops figure this out. It was a very good book. Hope you like it.
June 20, 2025
Sorely needed editing
I almost DNF because the first few chapters were so convoluted with repetitive and disjointed descriptions of the food blogger’s meal at the new restaurant. I did plod on, but found the writing and storyline to be amateurish. Sorry, but this was not my cup of tea.
I almost DNF because the first few chapters were so convoluted with repetitive and disjointed descriptions of the food blogger’s meal at the new restaurant. I did plod on, but found the writing and storyline to be amateurish. Sorry, but this was not my cup of tea.
April 25, 2026
A delightful culinary mystery!
When Harper Wilde goes to Savannah to sample the cuisine of a new innovative restaurant, little does she suspect that solving a murder might be on the menu! I’m hoping there are more of the Harper Wilde Food Blogger mysteries to come, and am looking forward to reading them!
When Harper Wilde goes to Savannah to sample the cuisine of a new innovative restaurant, little does she suspect that solving a murder might be on the menu! I’m hoping there are more of the Harper Wilde Food Blogger mysteries to come, and am looking forward to reading them!
May 9, 2025
absolutely loved story
I really enjoyed the book. It was well written and kept my interest to the end. Can’t wait to read next one.
I really enjoyed the book. It was well written and kept my interest to the end. Can’t wait to read next one.
June 21, 2025
Blogging for Death
Harper Wilde is a food blogger who never thought she would get involved with a murder. It’s all about the food and the cryptic messages.
Harper Wilde is a food blogger who never thought she would get involved with a murder. It’s all about the food and the cryptic messages.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews