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Read an excerpt! Carve A Witness to Shreds 1999 "Cavanaugh's somewhat neglected business, her dry-witted and disdainful mom, and a most agreeable narrative will endear this to most readers. Strongly recommended." -Library Journal "An upbeat, affable read" -Publishers Weekly "A solid addition to the growing shelf of gourmet mysteries." -Booklist Read more about Carve A Witness to Shreds   Read a synopsis! Beat a Rotten Egg to the Punch 1998 "Offers a tough mystery and a cast of sympathetic characters ... Will appeal in general to readers who like strong, thoughtful women sleuths confronting contemporary problems." -Booklist "Delightful, breezy and amusing ... Packed with eccentric and unconventional people ... Extremely entertaining." -Sally Fellows, Mystery News "...Great characters ... I am really enjoying this series!" -Kathleen Swanholt, Mysterious Women Read more about Beat a Rotten Egg to the Punch   Read a synopsis! Add One Dead Critic 1997 "Mesmerizing ... A delicious debut." -Geraldine Galentree, Mystery News "Clever and insightful ... Kate Cavanaugh, heir to a Cincinnati chili fortune, doesn't just solve the crime; she does some pretty intense kitchen exploits ... the plot doesn't sit around waiting ... you won't be disappointed." -The Cincinnati Post "Excellent" -Murder Most Cozy Read more about Add One Dead Critic

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