I received this book from BookTasters to read and review.

The culinary scene in Washington D.C. is very competitive. People have money and are anxious to spend it on memorable meals. Each chef has a specialty and guards their secrets to making it. When one of the top chefs in the city is found murdered, the grisly nature of the crime shocks law enforcement. Who could have such anger? Soon another murder happens and the hunt for a serial killer is on.

A serial killer targeting chefs is a unique concept. The author introduces the reader to chefs, sous chefs, and assorted kitchen staff. Each of these characters could be the killer. Identifying the killer and determining motive provide a satisfying ending.

Unfortunately this book needs an editor. There are grammar and punctuation issues throughout the book. The author also needs to strengthen his use of description. By describing how a thing tastes, feels or looks, we readers relate to the story. This book entertains but doesn’t engage.

My Rating: 🌻🌻🌻

Additional Thoughts: I really liked the concept of this book. Unfortunately, it needs a good editor to guide it. As an example, saying “It was raining.” doesn’t really bring you information. Was it a thunderstorm? Was it a soft, gentle spring rain? Little things like this mean so much to readers and help create the mental picture of what you are telling us. I don’t like giving low ratings. I understand that the author has poured themselves into this story but I also feel a responsibility to communicate to the author, through a review, what my opinion is. So I have.