Body in the Cast

An award-winning cozy author 'provides an abundance of . . . vividly detailed food, a veritable host of characters, and just a bit of froth' (Library Journal).Hollywood has come to town-and Faith Fairchild has to feed it! Hired to cater meals for the movie crew that is filming a modern-day version of The Scarlet Letter in the tiny New England village of Aleford, Faith is eager to treat the talented tantrum-throwers to the best of her culinary delights.But an accusation that her famous Black Bean Soup is poison has left a bad taste in Faith's mouth. Her exploration into the source of the nasty slander leads the amateur investigator behind the scenes to a shocking off-camera murder. And suddenly more than Faith's reputation is at stake-her life itself could end up on the cutting room floor'Sprightly, with a light dusting of satire.' -Kirkus Reviews'A New England ambience that's irresistable.' -The Hartford Courant'If you enjoy a lively read, you're sure to like The Body in the Cast. The story really sparkles.' -Romantic Times Magazine'Spirited characterization and energetic plotting.' -Publishers Weekly'Readers will find treasures aplenty in these fast-flying pages.' -The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, MS