In the third installment of the Caribbean Kitchen mysteries, for fans of Mia P. Manansala , Miriam Quiñones, cooking show sensation and amateur sleuth, has sand between her toes and a murderer nipping at her heels. A surprise trip to Miriam’s parents in Punta Cana, which should be filled with arroz con pollo and breezy days under the tamarind tree, quickly becomes a hunt for a possible property saboteur. But before Miriam can begin to uncover the person damaging the vacation rentals her parents manage, she’s called away to Puerto Rico to film a Three Kings Day special. She’s welcomed to the blue ballast-stone streets of Old San Juan by crime scene tape, and things only get worse from there.

Dru’s Short Musing:
When Miriam’s husband surprises her with a trip to visit her parents, who knew she would be involved in another murder investigation.

This was a fun book to read, and I love being in the world of Miriam and her friends. The writing is crisp, the dialogue is engaging, and the narrative was visually descriptive. The author did a great job in this fast-paced and well-written whodunit that had me immersed in all aspects in the telling of this tale. The mystery was laid out so that it was easy to follow with what the author had intended. I love the supporting and guest characters who added flavor to this enticingly inducing story. Who is Alma’s new friend and what role does he play? Is Jules really who he says he is? What is going on with Miriam’s parents’ place? So much mystery to solve and it was interesting and intriguing which kept me in the game from beginning to end. A delightfully entertaining read and I look forward to more adventures with Miriam and her friends.

Series Name: Caribbean Kitchen Mystery Book #3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: November 7, 2023
Format: Print, Digital
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.