A Catered Book Club Murder

Bernie and Libby Simmons are caterers who keep stumbling into murder, and after sixteen books in the series they are comfortable company. In this entry a book club member turns up dead and the sisters agree to help the remaining members find out why. The small-town atmosphere is warm, the sisterly banter is consistent, and the bonus recipes woven into the narrative are a signature touch that fans of the series expect and enjoy. Violence is entirely off-page and the tone stays light throughout — a proper cozy. The honest caveat for new readers is that the series formula is well-established at this point and holds few surprises. Long-time fans will feel at home; genre skeptics won't be converted. Readers who prefer more literary mystery construction may find the resolution a bit too tidy.