Publisher's Synopsis
In the charming, bustling town of Oakwood, the annual community cook-off is more than just a celebration of local culinary flair-it's a time-honored tradition that brings neighbors together. But this year, the festivities take a shocking turn when a beloved celebrity judge collapses after sampling a signature dish, plunging the community into a whirlwind of suspicion and scandal.
Enter the Oakwood Domestic Detectives: Maddy, the calm and methodical leader; Charlie, whose quick wit cuts through the tension; Bea, with her uncanny ability to spot hidden clues; Denise, the tech-savvy investigator; Roz, the unconventional problem-solver; Vicky, the pragmatic legal mind; and Ellie, the empathetic heart of the team. As the investigation unfolds, they uncover a tangled web of secret ingredient trades, cryptic recipe notes, and bitter rivalries that stretch back decades.
Every clue-from the mysterious sauce laced with forbidden compounds to encrypted digital messages echoing with the promise to "restore the legacy"-points to a deliberate act of sabotage. With the stakes rising and community trust at risk, the detectives must unravel the mystery before the past's darkest secrets tear their town apart.
Join the Oakwood Domestic Detectives as they race against time to expose the mastermind behind the culinary calamity, confront a long-forgotten feud, and restore unity to a community built on tradition and resilience. The Case of the Cryptic Cook-Off is a cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last bite.
