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Darla's Delectables Food Truck Cozy Mystery #2
Alligators and Atrocities
We know that food trucks and murder mysteries go hand-in-hand when Darla is involved, but what the heck is that alligator doing?A cozy mystery from International Bestselling Author Susan Harper.Darla is getting ready for a big food truck event and brings on someone new to help out. In the process, she finds herself in the middle of three-way lovers quarrel. When a body shows up—at least part of one—she has another murder mystery on her hands. Can she keep the biggest event of her food truck career on track or will the atrocities include shutting down her big event?Alligators and Atrocities is the second story in the Darla’s Delectables Food Truck Cozy Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries with interesting characters, troublesome pets, and unexpected twists, you’re going to love the Darla’s Delectables Food Truck Cozy Mystery series.Download Alligators and Atrocities and experience the fun and excitement of running a food truck and solving mysteries!Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
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110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2021
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September 19, 2025
Book #2 of Darla's Delectable Food Truck Cozy Mystery series...This book was so cute and at 110 pages, it was a really quick read.
July 3, 2023
Second in the series
Darla is trying to hire help for busy times at the food truck. She has three applicants and hires one she is enthused about. She gets her trained and on the first big event strange things begin to happen. A giant alligator shows up at the water slide and throws up a human hand. A well written story with a surprise ending. An excellent read.
Darla is trying to hire help for busy times at the food truck. She has three applicants and hires one she is enthused about. She gets her trained and on the first big event strange things begin to happen. A giant alligator shows up at the water slide and throws up a human hand. A well written story with a surprise ending. An excellent read.
March 18, 2023
Lets start out with the good. It's a quick and fun read. Interesting story line. Now let's delve a little deeper. Just who is "a monster" in this book? Is it the innocent alligators who are either pawns of the humans, such as the ones held captive in someone's back yard, or kept as pets? Or is it the humans? Those humans who make their homes in the territory of the alligators?
The protagonist definitely has an issue with alligators. As long as they don't get too big, or harm humans, they might be okay, but they are still demonized and held in contempt. The biologist who studies alligators is "weird".
Respect for wild creatures is definitely something that is necessary. But contempt, especially when you surround yourself with them, is a form of anthropomorphism. I stick my hand in a tiger cage, and the tiger is killed. I let my dog run loose near an alligator pond and he is eaten - the alligator is killed. An alligator gets too big and, oh, no, time to kill him off.
Expecting alligators, or any other wild animal in nature, to live by the rules of man is misguided and cruel. Let the alligators live in peace. People, who are supposed to know better, are the ones that need to watch their behavior and be careful where they go and what they do. Not the critters who are just trying to live their lives. And keep you contempt and hatred of wild animals out of what could otherwise be an enjoyable book.
The protagonist definitely has an issue with alligators. As long as they don't get too big, or harm humans, they might be okay, but they are still demonized and held in contempt. The biologist who studies alligators is "weird".
Respect for wild creatures is definitely something that is necessary. But contempt, especially when you surround yourself with them, is a form of anthropomorphism. I stick my hand in a tiger cage, and the tiger is killed. I let my dog run loose near an alligator pond and he is eaten - the alligator is killed. An alligator gets too big and, oh, no, time to kill him off.
Expecting alligators, or any other wild animal in nature, to live by the rules of man is misguided and cruel. Let the alligators live in peace. People, who are supposed to know better, are the ones that need to watch their behavior and be careful where they go and what they do. Not the critters who are just trying to live their lives. And keep you contempt and hatred of wild animals out of what could otherwise be an enjoyable book.
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November 12, 2021
This was a fairly quick read and hard to put down. I'm really liking this new series by one of my favorite Fairfield Publishing authors (they're all favorites because I can't pick just one or two, lol), and the main character of Darla is one lady who won't take smack from anyone. Along with her insatiable curiosity, she's the perfect amateur sleuth...and she's got this crazy way of getting her bestie's officer friend to let her tag along or offer her opinions. Instead of a cute guy cop, there's a handsome mechanic that Darla's 'just friends' with...for now, girl. For now, we hear ya.
I love the sleuthing duo of Darla and India! India cracks me up toting along that baby alligator on a leash. The alligator in the title has nothing to do with little Josie, no worries. There wasn't a murder, but it was a really good missing person case, and Darla once again cracked it. I really like the new assistant Darla hired for the truck and feel like she's going to have lots more adventures with her and India...and who can forget yummy Caleb? ;) I can't wait to borrow the next in series on KU.
I love the sleuthing duo of Darla and India! India cracks me up toting along that baby alligator on a leash. The alligator in the title has nothing to do with little Josie, no worries. There wasn't a murder, but it was a really good missing person case, and Darla once again cracked it. I really like the new assistant Darla hired for the truck and feel like she's going to have lots more adventures with her and India...and who can forget yummy Caleb? ;) I can't wait to borrow the next in series on KU.
January 8, 2024
Alligators
We know that food trucks and murder mysteries go hand-in-hand when Darla is involved, but what the heck is that alligator doing?A cozy mystery from International Bestselling Author Susan Harper.Darla is getting ready for a big food truck event and brings on someone new to help out. In the process.
A guy was missing and presumed dead. Isaac was enthralled with alligators. He wished to investigate them. I borrowed this book from KindleUnlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
We know that food trucks and murder mysteries go hand-in-hand when Darla is involved, but what the heck is that alligator doing?A cozy mystery from International Bestselling Author Susan Harper.Darla is getting ready for a big food truck event and brings on someone new to help out. In the process.
A guy was missing and presumed dead. Isaac was enthralled with alligators. He wished to investigate them. I borrowed this book from KindleUnlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
November 25, 2025
Interesting tale of a girl with a mobile bakery business who gets mixed up in a mystery with alligators. I enjoyed the mystery as it developed, but felt that the alligators got some unwanted bad treatment. Only 3 stars because I felt that there were too many typos and editing errors which upset the flow. Otherwise a good read - looking forward to the next episode, hoping the editing improves . . .
November 5, 2021
Darla’s unlike any other small business owner-read how she takes care of her new employee. Meaning she searches for the boyfriend who is suddenly missing and at the latest food event, an alligator spoils the fun particularly when it produces a vital clue. Join Darla on the road to hopefully rescue a budding herpetologist.
November 29, 2022
Great Series!
This, the 2nd book in the series, was concerned with the alligator population in the area. It waa well written, and I loved the descriptions of the area. I have visited Hilton Head and Bluffton.. Thanks to this book and the first one. I am hoping to make at least one more trip there.
This, the 2nd book in the series, was concerned with the alligator population in the area. It waa well written, and I loved the descriptions of the area. I have visited Hilton Head and Bluffton.. Thanks to this book and the first one. I am hoping to make at least one more trip there.
March 6, 2022
Better than I expected!
I was real happy for the great ending.
Not expected at all.
Surprised as to who the bad guys were.
But also well that ends well.
Can't wait to read next one!!
Thank you Susan!!
I was real happy for the great ending.
Not expected at all.
Surprised as to who the bad guys were.
But also well that ends well.
Can't wait to read next one!!
Thank you Susan!!
March 16, 2022
Outstanding Book!
You won't be disappointed! Fun, suspense and excitement!
I really like the way Susan Harper,
brings the characters to life! I also like that these are short reads. Straight to the point.
I'm on to the next book in this series!
You won't be disappointed! Fun, suspense and excitement!
I really like the way Susan Harper,
brings the characters to life! I also like that these are short reads. Straight to the point.
I'm on to the next book in this series!
May 7, 2022
great Book
I enjoyed reading this but, .I don't want to next to an alligator any time soon. It was interesting and learned About wild life.
I enjoyed reading this but, .I don't want to next to an alligator any time soon. It was interesting and learned About wild life.
October 27, 2022
For book1 and 2
When I read mysteries the sleuth is usually a supernatural. HOWEVER Susan Harper has written a light hearted heroine in Darla and a permanent antagonist in her landlady.
Absolutely glad I took the chance because I liked the bright cover of book 1.
When I read mysteries the sleuth is usually a supernatural. HOWEVER Susan Harper has written a light hearted heroine in Darla and a permanent antagonist in her landlady.
Absolutely glad I took the chance because I liked the bright cover of book 1.
January 17, 2025
4 1/2 stars
Very unique different storyline differs from the same ol same ol mystery readers are used to. Helping make this series a good one.
You don’t have to read these in order but to get to know the characters you will want to read them in order
Very unique different storyline differs from the same ol same ol mystery readers are used to. Helping make this series a good one.
You don’t have to read these in order but to get to know the characters you will want to read them in order
November 17, 2021
Fun, quick read
Highly recommend these books as a fun, quick read. The reader is kept guessing until the last few pages. Fun!
Highly recommend these books as a fun, quick read. The reader is kept guessing until the last few pages. Fun!
March 8, 2022
Susan Harper is an amazing writer
When I started this series I was unsure about the a alligators I really had me spooked about those animals good story line
When I started this series I was unsure about the a alligators I really had me spooked about those animals good story line
March 12, 2022
Alligators, students and jealousy
Darla adds an assistant, that starts a list of events leading to her assistants boyfriend loosing his hand to an alligator and disappearing.
Darla adds an assistant, that starts a list of events leading to her assistants boyfriend loosing his hand to an alligator and disappearing.
May 4, 2022
Alligators running wild on Hilton Head Island, SC. A college student missing. What more could you want in a cozy little mystery. Really enjoyed this quick read
December 17, 2023
Gripping tale of Alligators that intensifies with the hand of a missing person being found inside a huge predator. Darla, takes huge risks and saves the day and a life.
March 10, 2024
While I loved the book, Darla is exhausting. Why into book 2 can you still be contaminating a crime scene? Blatantly so.
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June 13, 2024
Cute, cozy mystery!
July 14, 2022
This was so good and scary. You seriously need to watch out for alligators.
March 21, 2023
must read food truck mystery series
Susan, please keep adding to this series! I am such a fan. I truly feel I’m in Florida when I’m reading. The mystery is on point.
Susan, please keep adding to this series! I am such a fan. I truly feel I’m in Florida when I’m reading. The mystery is on point.
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