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ZIN MIGNON and THE LAST SUPPER
With the extraordinary events of Book #2 and the Secret of the Russian Rye behind him, Zin Mignon's quest turns to his shadowy family history. The 14 year-old phenom Chef reaches the squalid peasants’ orphanages in the hinterlands of Russia.
But with his pal Jenny, all they find are skinny kids and crushing conditions. Ah, but Zin has fame. And an appetite to help. Thus, he cooks up a daring charitable scheme to feed the planet’s poorest kids. In the globetrotting Book 3, Zin does his finest cooking ever. Blindsided by one revelation after another, join Zin as he moves ever closer to the astonishing secrets baked into his mysterious past.
MICHAEL DASWICK is the award-winning author of the Zin Mignon series and Chip Rock and the Fat Old Fart,
But with his pal Jenny, all they find are skinny kids and crushing conditions. Ah, but Zin has fame. And an appetite to help. Thus, he cooks up a daring charitable scheme to feed the planet’s poorest kids. In the globetrotting Book 3, Zin does his finest cooking ever. Blindsided by one revelation after another, join Zin as he moves ever closer to the astonishing secrets baked into his mysterious past.
MICHAEL DASWICK is the award-winning author of the Zin Mignon series and Chip Rock and the Fat Old Fart,
245 pages, Paperback
Published July 4, 2020
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About the author
Michael Daswick
8 books146 followersMichael Daswick is the winner of both of Columbia University's venerable literary awards: The Bennett Cerf Memorial Prize for Fiction and The Cornell Woolrich Fellowship for Creative Writing. This work featured the character Chip Rock, set in the (fictional) deteriorating SoCal beach town of No Palms. The novel CHIP ROCK and the FAT OLD FART followed, as did the collection of connected short stories, HALLBOYS.
Michael grew up in Pasadena, California where he worked in a much-maligned meat market, and played on beaches from Avalon to Zuma. That seedy meat shop and those beaches provide part of the setting for his epic novel, Chip Rock and the Fat Old Fart. Michael’s keen interest in food started in that same meat shop.
Michael and his wife Kim live in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have three children and two happy dogs. Everyone in the family offers a bounty of suggestions as to what direction his plot and characters should take next, and as any honest writer would tell you, this input is always invaluable. These novels would be much less than they are if not for this assistance.
Professionally, Michael has worked in the international golf industry and owned the leading dog shop in Scottsdale. He now writes full time.
Michael has always been interested in cooking and fancies himself a flashy cook and backyard barbeque superstar on his 28 year-old Weber grill. “My relationship with food comes through my family and, especially, our daughter with special needs. From her wheelchair, she’s great at ‘helping’ me cook in the kitchen. Nobody is as excited about food as she is, and this passion is contagious. She loves the Food Network and it’s her dream to become a chef.” Zin Mignon is the written manifestation of her dream and the family’s passion.
Michael grew up in Pasadena, California where he worked in a much-maligned meat market, and played on beaches from Avalon to Zuma. That seedy meat shop and those beaches provide part of the setting for his epic novel, Chip Rock and the Fat Old Fart. Michael’s keen interest in food started in that same meat shop.
Michael and his wife Kim live in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have three children and two happy dogs. Everyone in the family offers a bounty of suggestions as to what direction his plot and characters should take next, and as any honest writer would tell you, this input is always invaluable. These novels would be much less than they are if not for this assistance.
Professionally, Michael has worked in the international golf industry and owned the leading dog shop in Scottsdale. He now writes full time.
Michael has always been interested in cooking and fancies himself a flashy cook and backyard barbeque superstar on his 28 year-old Weber grill. “My relationship with food comes through my family and, especially, our daughter with special needs. From her wheelchair, she’s great at ‘helping’ me cook in the kitchen. Nobody is as excited about food as she is, and this passion is contagious. She loves the Food Network and it’s her dream to become a chef.” Zin Mignon is the written manifestation of her dream and the family’s passion.
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May 28, 2023
Master Chef, masterful story
Great read ab perseverance, service to others, and what talent can do. It hooks you from the beginning and draws you in.
Great read ab perseverance, service to others, and what talent can do. It hooks you from the beginning and draws you in.
December 7, 2020
I was gifted a complimentary copy of this book by the author.
Zin takes a much needed step out of the kitchen after that tension filled finale of the 2nd book to track down his father's russian roots. Get ready for some pulled heartstrings! And oh my anger. I was so upsetti spaghetti at our villian this time, and I hope to the potato gods that just desserts are served ice cold.
This is my favourite installment yet of our dear Zin Mignon and I can't wait to get my hands on the next one!
Zin takes a much needed step out of the kitchen after that tension filled finale of the 2nd book to track down his father's russian roots. Get ready for some pulled heartstrings! And oh my anger. I was so upsetti spaghetti at our villian this time, and I hope to the potato gods that just desserts are served ice cold.
This is my favourite installment yet of our dear Zin Mignon and I can't wait to get my hands on the next one!
February 28, 2022
This book really surprised me! The story went somewhere unexpected but it worked very well. This is an unconventional riches to rags story all spear headed by the nefarious Brandy Bitterwine. However, we still get the brilliant character interactions between Jenny, Millie & Avalina. I hope Zin has learnt a lesson, to not be so kind & expecting. Instead, he needs to be more discerning & savvy. Excited to see more of the monks. Can’t wait for book 4!
I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers only for my honest review.
I received a free copy of this book from Voracious Readers only for my honest review.
July 15, 2022
I was a bit frustrated with this book. There had been many enjoyable moments of triumph and happiness as well as mysteries to be resolved. I admit this book disappointed me because I had hoped to make some further advance in discovering the truth but nothing was gained here. Worse for me, the light book series I was enjoying turned much darker, sad and dismal. Now I'm not sure whether to risk the 4th book or not because I was left feeling like somebody kicked my puppy.
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