The Fertile Crescent

<p>New Orleans 2014.</p><p></p><p>Once a locally celebrated chef and now on the cusp of forty Laurent Ladnier finally pursues his longtime vision: to bring true world fusion cuisine to his native city. His partnership with a struggling restaurateur Wilson Turner faces mounting roadblocks-staffing and fiscal challenges substance abuse family emergencies persistent naysayers recurring self-doubt a saboteur and a tempting job offer.</p><p></p><p>Laurent fights to achieve his dream while haunted by the mysterious death of his father a struggling chef who also died at forty. When growing success and recognition give way to the ultimate setback Laurent must make a decision-and face a violent act he never could have predicted.</p>