

"With a cast of lively characters, this clever, page-turning mystery, set in historic Houston, is as enticing and nuanced as the delicious cocktails Hillen-Klump's heroine mixes for both business and pleasure." Kate Lansing, award-winning author of the Colorado Wine mysteries " A Dash of Death is a winning mixture of bitters and sweet with a satisfying mystery and a protagonist you'll toast to!" Lee Hollis, bestselling author of the Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails mysteries "A delightful new cozy that's a flavorful, spirited concoction infused with mystery and suspense that will keep you guessing until the bitter end." "An impressively fun mystery read that is clever, deftly scripted, and a memorable read for all dedicated mystery buffs." intricate characters and solid plot garnished with the 4th of July festivities are guaranteed to get you in the summer spirit!" has everything fans of the genre look forward to." "Plenty of feuds, food, and drink offer plenty of opportunities for investigations and recipes." Samantha's mother begs her to help clear her best friend's name, but can she handle another murder case or will the whole investigation go bottoms up? At the festival, they're seen in a heated argument-and hours later, Angela is found dead, killed by one of the ceremonial shovels intended for the groundbreaking. Society matron Angela Clawson is all for it. Her mom's best friend Patty Davis is vehemently opposed to the plan. Lodge loyalties are divided over a proposal to build a private, country-club-style tennis center on the lodge grounds.


But amidst the bratwurst and brass bands, trouble is brewing.

Samantha is mixing up traditional cocktails at the German Texan Lodge's Fourth of July festival-a gig she was roped into by her mother. Now, her world is shaken- definitely not stirred-once again as another killing throws her world into chaos. Reporter-turned-mixologist Samantha Warren has already thwarted one murder. Description Cozy up to the bar as Michelle Hillen Klump pours another "sparkling cocktail of murder and mystery" (Amy Pershing).įans of Diane Mott Davidson and Lee Hollis will savor every delectable sip of this clever and utterly intoxicating cozy.
