Chile Death by Susan Wittig Albert 1998, Hardcover: items on eBay.com

Publisher's Note
She planted the seeds of mystery stardom with her first book, Thyme of Death. She continued growing with such highly-praised follow-ups as Witches' Bane and Love Lies Bleeding. Now Susan Wittig Albert's career blooms with a flourish--with the brand-new offering Chile Death. An annual chili cookoff, a womanizing judge, and a crisis in China's personal life add up to a novel that will delight fans of this fast-rising author, a nominee for both the Anthony and Agatha Awards--and attract a whole new audience to this "appealing series that just keeps getting better." (Booklist)

Industry Reviews
China Bayles (Rueful Death, LJ 10/1/96) contends with the paralysis of her new husband, an extended visit from her "helpful" mother, and a case of murder at the annual chili cookoff. A charmed return to small-town Texas; for series fans.
Leuchtenburg

YA-Just as China Bayles begins to adjust to the idea that Mike, her fianc?, is paralyzed, life becomes more complex. She faces up to her mother's interference, contemplates a business opportunity too good to miss, runs her own herbal-products business, writes a column for the local paper, and helps Mike through the initial steps of judging a local chili cook-off. When all seems to be going well, another of the chili judges drops dead of anaphylactic shock. Mike, a police officer until he was shot and disabled, immediately suspects murder and, with China's help, investigates the situation. China, who is also a nonpracticing lawyer, is then asked to look into allegations of maltreatment of some older residents of the nursing home where Mike lives. In spite of sounding like the "Martha Stewart" of murder mysteries, this book's protagonist proves to be intriguing and the plot compelling. When the two separate investigations become linked, China comes face to face with all of the answers she's been seeking and with the murderer. Set in Texas Hill Country, this gripping novel describes the land and culture of the area with colorful details and a real understanding of the people. These folks take their chili seriously, especially when it's used to kill. For another herbalist who deals in murder, suggest Ellis Peters's "Brother Cadfael" series (Mysterious Pr.).-Pam Johnson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
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YA-Just as China Bayles begins to adjust to the idea that Mike, her fianc , is paralyzed, life becomes more complex. She faces up to her mother's interference, contemplates a business opportunity too good to miss, runs her own herbal-products business, writes a column for the local paper, and helps Mike through the initial steps of judging a local chili cook-off. When all seems to be going well, another of the chili judges drops dead of anaphylactic shock. Mike, a police officer until he was shot and disabled, immediately suspects murder and, with China's help, investigates the situation. China, who is also a nonpracticing lawyer, is then asked to look into allegations of maltreatment of some older residents of the nursing home where Mike lives. In spite of sounding like the "Martha Stewart" of murder mysteries, this book's protagonist proves to be intriguing and the plot compelling. When the two separate investigations become linked, China comes face to face with all of the answers she's been seeking and with the murderer. Set in Texas Hill Country, this gripping novel describes the land and culture of the area with colorful details and a real understanding of the people. These folks take their chili seriously, especially when it's used to kill. For another herbalist who deals in murder, suggest Ellis Peters's "Brother Cadfael" series (Mysterious Pr.).-Pam Johnson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
School Library Journal (01/01/1999)

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