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Murder Most Delectable: Savory Tales of Culinary Crimes
Murder Most Delectable Savory Tales of Culinary Crimes Author:Martin H. Greenberg (Editor) An 18-course feast for crime fans, Murder Most Delectable brings together the tastiest tales of epicures most evil. Renowned writers like Joyce Carol Oates (exploring a relationship that "leaves a sour taste in one's mouth"), Rex Stout (and the redoubtable Nero Wolfe, in "Poison&nbs... more »p;a la Carte"), and Ruth Rendell ("The Case of Shaggy Caps") offer up stories that memorably combine a love of food with a talent for wickedness. As an added bonus, the editor has generously placed recipes throughout this savory collection-but be warned, any ill effects are the sole responsibility of the host...
Contents:
Introduction by John Helfers
* The Last Bottle in the World / Stanley Ellin ’68;
* Takeout / Joyce Christmas '96;
* The Case of the Shaggy Caps / Ruth Rendell ’77;
* The Cassoulet / Walter Satterthwait ’96;
* Tea for Two / M. D. Lake '97;
* The Second-Oldest Profession / Linda Grant '99;
* Connoisseur / Bill Pronzini '80;
* Gored / Bill Crider '95;
* Day for a Picnic / Edward D. Hoch; ’63;
* Guardian Angel / Caroline Benton '93;
* The Main Event / Peter Crowther '95;
* The Deadly Egg / Janwillem van de Wetering ’79;
* Dead and Breakfast / Barbara Collins '95;
* Recipe for a Happy Marriage / Nedra Tyre ’71;
* Death Cup / Joyce Carol Oates ’97;
* Poison Peach / Gillian Linscott '97;
* Of Course You Know that Chocolate Is a Vegetable / Barbara D’Amato ’98;