An Eggnog To Die For by Amy Pershing

Series Name: Cape Cod Foodie Mystery #2
Genre: Cozy
Release: November 9, 2021

Christmas is coming to Cape Cod, but when Sam Barnes finds a very dead Santa in a very hip restaurant, it’s up to her to sift out suspects who have been naughty vs. nice.

Professional foodie Samantha Barnes has a simple Christmas list: a quiet holiday at home with her dog and a certain handsome harbor master; no embarrassing viral videos; and no finding dead bodies. Unfortunately she’s got family visiting, she’s spending a lot of time in front of the camera, and she’s just stumbled over the lifeless body of the town’s Santa Claus.

Plus, Sam’s plans for Christmas Eve are getting complicated. There’s the great eggnog debate among her very opinionated guests. There’s the “all edible” Christmas tree to decorate. And there’s her Feast of the Five Fishes prepare. Nonetheless, Sam finds herself once again in the role of sleuth. She needs to find out who slayed this Santa—but can she pull off a perfect feast and nab a killer?

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Dru’s Short Musing:
I enjoyed this book which had me immediately immersed in all that was happening. This tone of this well-written appetizingly whodunit was very comfortable making it easy to follow along with what the author has intended. The mystery was executed nicely with plenty of suspects and clues strategically placed here and there to keep me involved. The visually descriptive narrative enhanced how well this story was being told with engaging dialogue and a great cast of characters that also included her parents, who I hope visits again. The setting and the food added to the appeal of this light drama as well as the appearance of her dog, Diogi. This was a fun-filled and delightful holiday story and I can’t wait for more adventures with Sam and her friends.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.