Dru’s Short Musing:
There is no sophomore slump in this delightfully entertaining whodunit where Beth is on the hunt for a murderer.

This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone had my attention from the beginning never letting go until its conclusion. The author did a fine job in presenting this multi-plot storyline mystery with plausible suspects and an abundance of clues that kept me guessing as to who was doing what to whom. With visually descriptive narrative, the story comes alive with the costumed wearing team, the conversations with suspects and law enforcements and just a good all-around feeling of camaraderie despite murder being at the center of what’s happening with the team of Beth, Seth, and Rylie. The more the mystery moved forward, the more invested I got and enjoyed watching the various scenarios play out as one by one, the list of suspects narrowed down to the one person left standing. . .the killer. Overall, this was a fun book and I look forward to more adventures with this trio.

Series: A Food Truck Mystery, Book 2
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: May 12, 2026
Format: Print, Digital, Audio
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Book Synopsis:
Twins Beth and Seth Lloyd are on the chopping block in the follow-up to A Murder Most Fowl, where a perfect recipe for murder is stirred up.

Business at Kluckin’ Good is smoking hot. To keep momentum going, Beth and her twin brother, Seth, just scored a prime spot at the Flavors of the Bay Food Festival. For three and a half days, food lovers will flock to the Bay Area’s biggest culinary event to enjoy gourmet food trucks, cook-offs, and live music, but this recipe for success is also the perfect setup for murder.

When the infamous food critic Brad Dawson—also Beth’s ex—turns up dead, the only clue at the scene of the crime is a Kluckin’ Good tumbler mug. The timing couldn’t be worse. Beth and Brad were seen in a heated altercation, and days prior, witnesses saw Seth punch Brad. Suspicion naturally falls on the twins. With the cops hot on their trail, Beth will have to avoid the flames to clear their names and save her food truck’s reputation.

But the chickens are out of the coop, and as Beth digs into Brad’s final hours, she will uncover rivalries, grudges, and a different side of Brad she never knew. If she doesn’t crack the case soon, she might be the next one to get cooked. Best of cluck!

A mouthwatering mystery for fans of Joanne Fluke that will leave you peckish for more.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.