It started out wonderful, but the further I got into the story, I couldtell that the writer was running out of material. There were also someglaring mistakes in the book. For example, Victoria is talking to Mooseand she grabs her jacket. She continues talking to him and grabs her jacketagain. (She must have been really cold.) The major error that I can't get overis as follows...Error Spoiler below.....Cynthia told Victoria and Moose that Margie Collins came by and filled her inabout Howard Lance being murdered in their diner. (page 169 on my nook) Yetwhen Margie and Hank come back from their elopement - they had no idea thata murder took place. Someone tell me how Cynthia knew about the murder if Margiewasn't there to tell her? Also the ending was a little lukewarm, which is another reason I gave this booka lukewarm rating. I really wished the book was better as I really did like thestart of it. This is the first volume in the new series that takes place in Jasper Fork, North Carolina. We have a husband and wife team owning a diner named "The Charming Moose."The husband, Greg, and his wife, Victoria really love their lives. The diner has been in Victoria's family for decades and her Grandparents, and parents have deeded it down to the couple. Now, the deed is in question.A man no one has ever seen nor heard of, Howard Lance, walks in and announces with a legal Eviction notice, that his Father, deceased, never actually sold, or recorded the sale of the property, and they are being served with the papers to evict. Naturally, this is not something Greg and Victoria are willing to do without a battle.This is cause for a family meeting, and we are introduced to 'Moose,' Victoria's Grandfather and fellow sleuth. I enjoyed this tale, but wish that there was more background on the main characters, for instance, a last name? How did Greg and Victoria meet? What is behind the moniker of Grandfather? Perhaps, we will find out in the next book, "A Bad Beef."
What do You think about A Chili Death (2012)?
an enjoyable cozy mystery. I liked the characters. Definitely plan to read more in this series.
—Hannah
Not a great mystery and lots of filler. Very disjointed.
—tintin
I enjoyed the setting and characters, especially Moose!
—Matty
