What do You think about Carbs & Cadavers (2006)?
What a fun cozy this is! I love that the author is writing from mostly a male point of view. James is newly divorced and has treturned to his hometown to take care of his newly widowed, crabby Dad. James is the new librarian in a library he knows well---his seconds in command are a set of twin brothers (their life in foster hoes and being taken in by a couple who encouraged reading classics and getting an education could be another story). Worried about his recent weight gains and addiction to cheese puffs, James finds himself joining a supper club formed by 4 others who want to lose weight also. They stumble upon a murder and get involved naturally but these people do not have super-powers...they sort of bumble along with good intentions, making the story seem more believable. Small community connections are treated well in this novel, leaving you with a good overall feeling.The characters are fun and diverse too. Recipes included look tasty and info. on carb-free diets seem current.
—Novel Destination
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.From the book description: "James Henry, a kind-hearted professor of English literature, is forced to move back home to Quincy’s Gap, a tiny town in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, to care for his aging father. Shortly after moving into a house that hasn't changed since his childhood, the overweight, divorced, book-loving cheese puff addict accepts a position as head librarian and joins a supper club for dieters who call themselves the “Flab Five.”I will admit, that it took me a little longer than usual to get pulled into the story, but I'm SO glad I stuck with it. I really enjoyed this story. James and his Supper Club Friends are very entertaining! And I did not figure out the whodunnit until the very end! I love the people of Quincy Gap, and there was just enough suspense and intrigue. This is a lighthearted fun mystery, and I'm really looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
—Melody
fun, well-written read with non-traditional heroes This is my first book by this author, and I might have a new series to devour.The primary protagonist, James, is a grossly obese librarian nee professor who has returned to his small hometown to care for his curmudgeon of a father in the wake of his mother's death. He joins a Supper Club with 4 other members to lose weight. The five friends become embroiled not only in battling the evil of carbohydrate cravings, but also in trying to solve a murder mystery in their small town. The characters here are all distinct and richly developed. The plot moves along quickly, and the humor throughout is at just the right level. There were one or two editing errors, but in general the book was very well-written.
—Misty Davies
