A Dash of Death: A Kat Calloway Cozy Mystery

A flawless night of fine dining. A deadly twist. Now, Kat Calloway with a little help from her new furry feline friend, Tux is scrambling to clear her name before she’s served up as the prime choice. Kat Calloway, the rising star chef at Larkspur, is living her dream—until the unthinkable happens. Harrison Vaughn, a cruel, self-important food critic, drops dead after devouring her perfectly plated meal. What was supposed to be a night of culinary perfection crumbles into a hellish disaster. With Vaughn’s death pinned on her, Kat becomes the main suspect in the murder investigation. The problem? Everyone ate the same meal, but only Vaughn is dead. Someone served up poison —but who? And how? Ben, her loyal maitre d’ who has a knack for dark humor, also falls under suspicion with his flippant remark of wishing Vaughn a "final course." Together, they dig into the chaos, sifting through half-baked lies and undercooked truths from staff and guests, uncovering a deadlier plot than they ever imagined. As the pressure rises like a soufflé, Kat must crack open the case before she’s locked up—or worse, becomes the next to bite the bullet. The Kat Calloway Cozy Mysteries are warm and twisty culinary cozies filled with delicious food, quirky suspects, loyal friends, found family, a touch of romance, plenty of humor, and one clever tuxedo cat who always seems to know more than he’s telling. Each mystery can be enjoyed as a standalone, but you may find yourself wanting to stay for another course. What Readers Are Saying: Readers love the fast-paced mysteries, growing suspense, and twists that keep them turning pages long past bedtime. They especially enjoy Kat’s close-knit circle of friends, her relationship with Bash, the unforgettable Gramartha, and, of course, Tux. And the recipes waiting at the end are always a delicious bonus. Author’s Promise: This cozy mystery is human developed and human written, with a promise of clean, page-turning fun. You’ll find no profanity, no graphic violence, and no explicit bedroom scenes, just mystery, friendship, found family, a little danger, and recipes from Kat’s kitchen waiting at the end.