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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Book number three in the series has Executive Chef Ollie Paras and her staff planning for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. But everything comes to a screeching halt when a dinner guest dies suddenly. This was no ordinary guest, he was the head of the National Security Agency, and poison is suspected. Ollie and her staff are banned from the kitchen, and Secret Service Agent Tom Mackenzie is specifically tasked with keeping Ollie out of the investigation! I like this cozy mystery series. There are interesting tidbits about the workings of a professional kitchen, and the sights of our nation’s capital. Ollie is a strong female lead character – tenacious, hard-working, and intelligent, if given to the occasional emotional outburst. This book features a visit from her mother and grandmother, so we get a little more information about her family relationships. Hyzy includes a variety of potential suspects and enough plot twists to keep the reader guessing right up to the reveal. A fast, enjoyable cozy mystery. This was a nice, quick summer read. I've read other books in this series before, and this one fell into line with the others. I like the White House and Washington, DC, settings. One of the issues I have with cozy mysteries, nosey protagonists, was a big part of the plot this time. I haven't decided if it added to or detracted from my enjoyment of the book. All in all, though, I enjoyed this as a summer read. Ollie is at it again, cooking up a storm in the White House kitchens and getting involved in another death - but it is murder or natural causes? Ollie is determined to find out if it has anything to do with her kitchen and thus creates a storm of a different kind that involves Tom (her Secret Service lover), her own Mother and Grandmother, and all of the staff of the kitchen as well as the family of the deceased. I do so enjoy this series. Julie Hyzy brings the White House kitchens to life, giving everyone a glimpse into the workings and then sharing some wonderful recipes at the end. Looking forward to more from this marvelous author. no reviews | add a review
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"With the White House's big Easter celebration--along with a visit from her family--right around the corner, Olivia Paras has too many eggs in one basket. Add the death of a government official and she's starting to feel more like a basket case...What's worse than a guest not liking your food? A guest dropping dead from it. When NSA big shot Carl Minkus dies right after eating the dinner Ollie's staff had prepared, all forks point to them. Now, the Secret Service is picking apart the kitchen, and scrutinizing the staff's every move. The timing couldn't be worse. Ollie's mother and grandmother are visiting--only to find her embroiled in a media frenzy. How's she supposed to prep for the White House Easter Egg Roll without access to her kitchen? Now, Ollie has no choice but to find the real culprit--before she cracks under pressure..."--P. [4] of cover. No library descriptions found. |
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White House Chef Olivia "Ollie" Paras is preparing for the Easter Egg Roll when National Security Adviser Carl Minkus dies. The Kitchen is closed as the investigation starts in the kitchen as his death is a suspected poisoning. Add to this her Mother and grandmother are coming for a visit. Life gets busy for Ollie as she investigates and tries to keep her family safe.
The story moves at a steady pace with well developed characters, engaging dialog and interesting plot. Ollie is very likable, plus we got to meet her Mother and Grandmother, who are likable as well. With a classic who-done-it style, some plot twists and several suspects, I was hooked from the first page. Also enjoyable is the bonus recipes at the end of the book. I enjoyed Eggsecutive Orders and recommend to those who like a good cozy murder/mystery. ( )