Death of a Country Fried Redneck (Hayley Powell Mystery)

Death of a Country Fried Redneck (Hayley Powell Mystery) by Hollis, Lee. mass_market edition. ISBN: 9780758267382.

Local food and drink writer Haley Powell thinks shes done solving murders in scenic Bar Harbor, Maine. But when a taste of the South comes to New England, Haleys following another recipe for disaster. . . As a single mom, Hayley Powell already has a full plate--shes got deadlines to make and a teenage daughter with eyes for an aspiring singer-songwriter. But when country music superstar Wade Springer rolls into town, Hayley spies an irresistible side gig: personal chef to her all-American idol. After he tries her home cooking, Wades so impressed that he hires her on the spot--and invites her to dine with him alone. Hayley and Wade are hitting all the right notes. . .until a body turns up. Wades tour bus was torched overnight and a roadie named Mickey Pritchett came out well-done. But the real cause of death isnt barbecue: Mickey was shot, his mouth stuffed with one of Hayleys trademark chicken legs. An ornery drunk, Mickey had already made plenty of enemies in town, but Wades reputation is on the rocks. Hayley reckons its up to her to settle this mess--a charbroiled mystery with all the fixins. Includes seven delectable recipes from Hayleys kitchen! Praise for Death of a Kitchen Diva "Delicious and satisfying. Another course, please." --Carolyn Hart "Readers will be calling for a second round from author Lee Hollis." --Leslie Meier, author of Chocolate Covered Murder