When caterer Goldy Schulz is offered a temporary stint hosting a cooking show for PBS, she jumps at the chance. After all, she could use the money — not to mention the exposure. Plus, taping shows at Colorado’s posh Killdeer Ski Resort will be fun. A little cooking, a little chitchat. What could go wrong? The answer: everything!
When Goldy has to do one of her shows live for a PBS telethon, the broadcast is riddled with culinary catastrophes — from the Chesapeake Crab Cakes to the Ice-Capped Gingersnaps. But the deadliest dish of all comes after the cameras go off— and a baffling accident claims a life. Goldy better whip up a crime-solving recipe fast, before a deadly dash of danger ends her cooking career once and for all.…
Praise for Tough Cookie:
“TODAY’S FOREMOST PRACTITIONER OF THE CULINARY WHODUNIT.” — Entertainment Weekly
“The twists and turns are as subtle as Goldy’s secret ingredients—just when you’ve got it, you don’t. Tough Cookie is one great read” — Mystery News
“Hearty fare for those who like their murder with a bit of nosh on the side” — Publishers Weekly
“Chef Goldy Schulz’s life is a medley of murder, mayhem and melted chocolate. Tantalizing … highly readable fare” — New York Post
“If you like to cook, scan the recipes; if you prefer to savor mysteries, skip the food; either way, you can’t lose” —Sunday Morning Sentinel