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A Murder Most Fowl
by Carmela Dutra
Series: Food Truck Mysteries #1
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Published by Crooked Lane Books on September 9, 2025
Genres: Cozy Culinary Mystery
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback
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A food truck run by twins serves up a clucking good murder in this cozy debut mystery, perfect for fans of Lucy Burdette and Joanne Fluke.
When their late aunt Dolly passes away, twins Beth and Seth Lloyd inherit a chicken themed food truck. Despite the challenges, the siblings rise to the occasion, even going as far as signing up their truck Kluckin’ Good to compete on a top cooking show and ruffle a few feathers for some good publicity. But the competition goes from heated to lethal when a contestant is found dead.
With the elimination competition becoming far too literal, Beth and Seth will need all the help they can get to get out of the frying pan without landing in the fire. With their loyal assistant–and Beth’s best friend–Rylie by their side, they’ll have to follow the bread crumbs to untangle a very twisted case before either one of them is put on the chopping block.
This humorous series debut with a mouthwatering mystery will charm readers and keep them guessing right until the not-so-bitter end.
A Murder Most Fowl by Carmela Dutra brings twins Beth and Seth into a mystery that Beth has to solve.
Can Beth clear her name and win the food truck competition?
Bethany “Beth” Lloyd
Beth is the oldest twin of her and Seth, and they are co-owners of their late aunt Dolly’s chicken food truck called Kluckin’ Good. She, along with her best friend, Rylie, is an avid listener to a true crime podcast. So, when the opportunity to clear her own name and solve a mystery came knocking on her food truck door, Beth just had to take it. I like Beth and how she kept quoting her favorite true crime podcast whenever she would do something to solve the mystery.
Another thing I like is her budding romance with the lead detective. Also, the relationship with her twin brother is fun. I enjoyed their banter and bickering antics. Also, the whole food truck contest was exciting, like a Food Network competition.
The Mystery
Beth ends up discovering the body of the other contestant on the food truck competition show that they were on. She decided to start investigating to clear her name and serve some good food. As Beth digs deeper, more clues emerge, including additional notes around the set and missing ingredients, which suggest sabotage. I had a feeling that I knew who it was after a while, and I was glad to see that I was right. The part that I got wrong was the why. I was so off on that one.
Five Stars
My rating for A Murder Most Fowl by Carmela Dutra is five stars. I am also recommending this author since this is her first book and series, and I loved it a lot. It was nice to revisit California, even if it was through a book. Ms. Dutra is an excellent author, and I can’t wait to see what mystery pops up next for Beth, Seth, and Rylie to investigate.
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About Carmela Dutra
Hailing from the Bay Area of California, Carmela Dutra cherishes her family, rainy days, and making others laugh.
Carmela has always had a deep connection with art and writing, and that love drove her to become an author. After years of working on children’s picture books and being recognized with awards, she transitioned to the adult market with her writing. Crafting cozy comedies filled with emotion and love, she strives to bring a smile to the faces of her readers.
When she’s not writing, Carmela drinks too much coffee and over-cuddles her allergy-inducing cats and dog. Married to her best friend, they are raising two sons who are wild about dinosaurs. She’s a fan of The Big Bang Theory and M*A*SH*, watching them repeatedly. Her dream is to write stories that have an impact, making readers laugh, or even cry, but always making them feel better when they finish.
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