Introduction

Holidays in the French Quarter of New Orleans mean cathedral concerts and fancy reveillon dinners. But when Carmela and her best friend, Ava, stroll a Winter Market, they discover the dead body of Martin Lash, a crusty reviewer for the Glutton for Punishment blog. Someone severed his carotid artery with a serving fork, and the police are looking hard at Quigg Brevard, local restauranteur and Carmela’s old flame. When Quigg begs Carmela to help clear him, how can she possibly say no? On the other hand, she is dating the investigating detective! Carmela and Ava get pulled into the mystery, of course, and enjoy a wild romp as they eat the finest foods, flirt, flaunt fashion, and run for their lives through the bayous. Plenty of outrageous humor as well as exciting scrapbook and craft tips!

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Martin Lash managed one more awkward, clumpy step, as if his dying brain was operating solely on autopilot. He hesitated, the giant fork in his gullet quivering and jiggling wildly. Rivulets of bright red blood spurted from his neck, creating blossoms of red down the front of his shirt. He stared at them blankly for a few more seconds, then flung his arms straight out to his sides. “Graaah!” he warbled as he slowly tipped back on his heels. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

What was unique or unusual about the opening chapter? Did it prickle the hairs on the back of your neck?

Does the author create enough of a “sense of place” that you could picture the
Winter Market? How about Memory Mine, Carmela’s shop in the French Quarter?

Did you feel there were enough twists and turns in the story? What were your favorites?

Do you think Carmela and Edgar Babcock will finally get married? Or is she too much for him to handle?

Do you think Carmela is able to balance her career with her personal life as well as being an amateur sleuth? Do you think most working women are able to achieve a good balance?

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