Penne Dreadful

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Tomato sauce isn't the only thing that runs red...

Local chef Tessa Esposito is struggling to get back on her feet following her husband's fatal accident. And when the police knock on Tessa's door, things just get worse. They've discovered Dylan's death wasn't an accident after all, and they need Tessa to start filling in the blanks. Who would want her beloved husband dead, and why

With the investigation running cold, Tessa decides it's time to save her sanity by reconnecting with her first love cooking. And maybe the best way back into the kitchen is to infiltrate Dylan's favourite local pizza parlour, which also happens to be the last place he was seen before he died. But the anchovies aren't the only thing that stink inside the small family business, and with suspects around every corner, Tessa finds that her husband's many secrets might land her in hot water.

'Tessa's tight-knit extended family and kind small-business owners in Harvest Park provide warmth in this small-town cozy full of twists and red herrings and lots and lots of pasta.' Booklist

Reviews

"A must read for fans of culinary mysteries. Catherine Bruns serves up a tasty tale full of engaging characters, intriguing clues, and yummy food. Chef Tessa Esposito is a likable sleuth equally skilled at cooking and detection." - Denise Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River mystery series
"A cozy mystery unlike any other I have ever read...Penne Dreadful was an intriguing mystery with more twists than corkscrew pasta. With each new chapter came jaw dropping revelations that made this story so much more than it originally seemed." - Lisa K's Book Reviews
"Cozy readers will fall in love with Tessa Esposito, a heroine with a heart of gold and a killer red sauce. Penne Dreadful is as twisty as fusilli with an ending more satisfying and sweet than tiramisu." - Julie Mulhern, USA Today bestselling author of the Country Club Murders mysteries
"Catherine Bruns creates characters that feel like family and touch your heart. Anyone who is a fan of her Cookies & Chance Mysteries should definitely pick up this new series, as Catherine always cooks up a delightful mystery!" - Gemma Halliday, #1 Amazon and New York Times bestselling mystery author
"A delectable combination of character, setup, and plot...There's a neat stepping-off point for the next book in the series at the end, and if it's anything like this one, I'm certainly looking forward to devouring it." - Mystery Scene Magazine
"A solid read with a strong plot, a visually descriptive narrative, engaging dialogue and a small-town setting that added to how well this story was being told." - Dru's Books Musings
"Tessa's tight-knit extended family and kind small-business owners in Harvest Park provide warmth in this small-town cozy full of twists and red herrings and lots and lots of pasta." - Booklist
"Bruns captures the readers attention instantly and keeps the reader engrossed in the story throughout. You will love Tessa's love for her husband and will feel her pain as she comes to terms with all the secrets that he had and you will be on the rollercoaster of your life trying to work through everything with Tessa." - Cozy Mystery Blog Review

Author Bio

USA Today bestselling author CATHERINE BRUNS lives in Upstate New York with her very patient husband, three sons, and several spoiled pets. Catherine has a B.A. in both English and Performing Arts and is a former newspaper reporter and press release writer. She loves to bake, read, and attend live theater performances and in the past five years, has written fifteen mystery novels. Visit her at www.catherinebruns.net