An Unholy Death-A Novella

<p class=ql-align-justify><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries we're bringing out stand-alone editions of readers' favorites from </strong><strong><em>Carried to the Grave and Other Stories</em>. Our first selection is the novella <em>An Unholy Death</em> a historical prequel to the Agatha Award-winning series opener <em>Death al Dente</em>.</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>It's 1910 and newly married Kate Murphy arrives in Jewel Bay Montana with her husband Paddy proprietor of Murphy's Mercantile intent on building their life together in this unfamiliar place. The conditions are rough-as are some of their clientele-and get even rougher when Kate discovers the dead body of the widowed local preacher. She's determined to keep his young daughter safe but the task takes all the courage Kate can summon as she faces the first of many mysteries unfolding in her new home . . . </span></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong>Praise for the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries:</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong> </strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify>A lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes. -<em>Mystery Scene</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify><em>Treble at the Jam Fest</em> has all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable believable characters a fast-moving plot and a logical ending. Great fun! -<em>Suspense Magazine</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>A pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine a plethora of red herrings and some foodie tips. -<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>A delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry. Wine enchiladas and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana! -Krista Davis <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries</p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Leslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale! -Cleo Coyle <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries</p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Music food scenery and a cast of appealing characters weave together in perfect harmony in Leslie Budewitz's <em>Treble at the Jam Fest</em>. -Sheila Connolly <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of the Orchard Mysteries and the County Cork Mysteries</p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Small-town charm and big-time chills. Jewel Bay Montana is a food lover's paradise. -Laura Childs <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author</p><p><br></p>