Death is on the menu at Shell Bay!

When the body of renowned food critic Augustus Finch is found stabbed to death in the Bean Express café, the sleepy coastal town of Shell Bay is thrown into turmoil. Detective Inspector Linda Jenkins must navigate a web of suspects, from disgruntled restaurant owners to rival food critics, to uncover the truth behind the murder.
As Linda delves deeper into the case, she discovers that the culprit may be closer than she thinks. Could it be the café's fiery owner, Agnes Crofton, seeking revenge for a scathing review? Or perhaps her niece, Natalie, with her short temper and access to the crime scene? And what about the elusive Gentleman Gourmet, Finch's mysterious rival, who seems to have vanished into thin air?
With the help of her team, including the tech-savvy Tyler and the Wharf Rats, Linda must sift through a trail of clues and red herrings to catch the killer before they strike again. But as she gets closer to the truth, she realizes that the murderer may be targeting more than just food critics, and the very heart of Shell Bay's close-knit community could be at stake.
In this cozy mystery filled with quirky characters, humor, and mouth-watering descriptions of coastal cuisine, join Detective Inspector Linda Jenkins as she races against time to solve the puzzling case of the "Corpse in the Café." Will she be able to serve up justice, or will the killer slip through her grasp and leave a bitter taste in Shell Bay's mouth?