Delicious Death: A Gaslamp Ghost Mystery Volume 2 (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries) by Byrd Nash
Genre: Ghost horror/ Horror thriller
Pages: 200
Publisher: Rook and Castle Press
BACK OF THE BOOK:
Thwarting an assassination wasn’t on the menu.
Elinor’s holiday is nearly ruined when a poisoner targets the king, and what’s even more irritating? Tristan Fontaine, the Duke de Archambeau, thinks to solve the case before she can!
Between saving a society lady’s reputation, comforting a girl with a ghostly brother, and conducting a séance for a widow, Elinor has her hands full. All she wants is to enjoy dinners prepared by the best chefs in the land, but Tristan’s mother and sister can’t stop giving bossy advice. It’s enough to spoil the dessert course.
Between dead husbands and noble boors, Elinor snoops through wardrobe closets, determined to put the duke in his place.
Trained as a medium, Ghost Talker Elinor Chalamet uses her talents to solve crimes.
The second of a six-part Gaslamp fantasy ghost mystery series featuring a strong-minded female Sherlock Holmes-like character in a slow burn romance.
REVIEW:
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash is a captivating novella and the second instalment in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series, which falls under the broader A Gaslamp Ghost Mystery collection.
Picking up where the first book left off, the story follows Elinor Chalamet, a Ghost Talker, as she embarks on a well-earned holiday. Her retreat takes an unexpected turn when a prestigious culinary competition, attended by figures from all walks of society, including the king, becomes the scene of an attempted regicide. With her slow-burn love interest, Tristan Fontaine, also in attendance, Elinor must use her unique abilities to unmask the would-be assassin before they strike again.
I was particularly drawn to the first book in the series, as it managed to weave a rich and engaging narrative with impressive character development despite its brevity. Delicious Death is no exception. This instalment further deepens our understanding of the characters, particularly the evolving dynamic between Elinor and Tristan, which is just as compelling as the central mystery. The depiction of the Ghost Talkers work is especially fascinating, written with such authenticity that it feels entirely plausible.
With its clever twists, intriguing paranormal elements, and a slow-burn romance that keeps you invested, this series has me completely hooked. I can’t wait to see what comes next!
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