From Publishers Weekly
Editors Bishop and DiChario serve a delicious menu of murder and mayhem in this inspired anthology of 16 short mysteries, each with its own recipe. Written by a mix of mostly major mystery authors, both masters of the culinary cozy and those venturing into this subgenre for the first time, these varied tales, each featuring a death occurring during dinner at 8:30 p.m., are sure to please even the most discriminating palate. The one reprint, Diane Mott Davidson's Anthony Award-winning "Cold Turkey," has caterer Goldy Bear dealing with the consequences of finding a dead body in her walk-in refrigerator, while in Sharan Newman's "Death Before Compline" a similar if more grotesque discovery in a wine cask preoccupies medieval sleuth Catherine LeVendeur. Known for her suburban mysteries, Valerie Wolzien, in "Just One Bite Won't Kill You," presents an ingenious tale of a husband, wife and mother-in-law triangle. In "The Theft of the Sandwich Board," master short-story writer Edward D. Hoch takes the notorious Nick Velvet to a homeless campsite under New York City's Henry Hudson Parkway, where beef stew becomes a lethal weapon. The volume also includes a superb story by relative newcomer Nick Danger, "8-3-oh," which one can only hope is just an appetizer for more work from this promising writer. Intriguing mysteries and tempting recipes make for a delectable feast. (May 8)royalties to Second Harvest, the nation's second largest hunger relief organization.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


From Library Journal
This collection mixes old hands at the cuisine-centered mystery like Diane Mott Davidson and Tamar Myers with first-timers like Edward Hoch and Sharan Newman. The result is highly entertaining, especially since each story concludes with a tasty recipe. For all collections. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
Fine crime and cuisine from New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson, Tamar Myers, and others...

Recipes included. There's no denying that the combination of mystery and food is especially delicious. In this mouthwatering anthology, sixteen acclaimed authors serve up suspenseful stories of unlucky diners who receive that most unwelcome of guests-death. With stories and all-new recipes by:

¥ Claudia Bishop
¥ Edward Hoch
¥ Camilla T. Crespi
¥ Bill and Judy Crider
¥ Nick Danger
¥ Patricia Guiver
¥ Jean Hager
¥ David A. Kaufelt
¥ Nancy Kress
¥ Sharan Newman
¥ Mike Resnick
¥ Elizabeth Daniels Squire
¥ Valerie Wolzien


About the Author
The author of the popular Hemlock Falls mystery series, Claudia Bishop also writes a fantasy series for American Scholastic, Inc. under the name of Mary Stanton. Death Dines at 8:30 is her first editorial effort.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Sixteen stories of crime and cuisine from: Claudia Bishop * Camilla T. Crespi * Bill and Judy Crider * Barbara D'Amato * Nick Danger * Diane Mott Davidson * Patricia Guiver * Jean Hager * Edward D. Hoch * David A. Kaufelt * Nancy Kress * Tamar Myers * Sharan Newman * Mike Resnick * Elizabeth Daniels Squire * Valerie Wolzien

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Editors Bishop and DiChario serve a delicious menu of murder and mayhem in this inspired anthology of 16 short mysteries, each with its own recipe. Written by a mix of mostly major mystery authors, both masters of the culinary cozy and those venturing into this subgenre for the first time, these varied tales, each featuring a death occurring during dinner at 8:30 p.m., are sure to please even the most discriminating palate. The one reprint, Diane Mott Davidson's Anthony Award-winning "Cold Turkey," has caterer Goldy Bear dealing with the consequences of finding a dead body in her walk-in refrigerator, while in Sharan Newman's "Death Before Compline" a similar if more grotesque discovery in a wine cask preoccupies medieval sleuth Catherine LeVendeur. Known for her suburban mysteries, Valerie Wolzien, in "Just One Bite Won't Kill You," presents an ingenious tale of a husband, wife and mother-in-law triangle. In "The Theft of the Sandwich Board," master short-story writer Edward D. Hoch takes the notorious Nick Velvet to a homeless campsite under New York City's Henry Hudson Parkway, where beef stew becomes a lethal weapon. The volume also includes a superb story by relative newcomer Nick Danger, "8-3-oh," which one can only hope is just an appetizer for more work from this promising writer. Intriguing mysteries and tempting recipes make for a delectable feast. (May 8) FYI: All the authors have agreed to give a portion of their royalties to Second Harvest, the nation's second largest hunger relief organization. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal