A Dash of Death

A Kat Calloway Cozy Mystery

By: L.B. Dayton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A flawless night of fine dining. A deadly twist. Now, Kat Calloway with a little help from her new furry feline friend, Tux is scrambling to clear her name before she’s served up as the prime choice.

Kat Calloway, the rising star chef at Larkspur, is living her dream—until the unthinkable happens. Harrison Vaughn, a cruel, self-important food critic, drops dead after devouring her perfectly plated meal. What was supposed to be a night of culinary perfection crumbles into a hellish disaster.

With Vaughn’s death pinned on her, Kat becomes the main suspect in the murder investigation. The problem? Everyone ate the same meal, but only Vaughn is dead. Someone served up poison —but who? And how?

Ben, her loyal maitre d’ who has a knack for dark humor, also falls under suspicion with his flippant remark of wishing Vaughn a "final course." Together, they dig into the chaos, sifting through half-baked lies and undercooked truths from staff and guests, uncovering a deadlier plot than they ever imagined.

As the pressure rises like a soufflé, Kat must crack open the case before she’s locked up—or worse, becomes the next to bite the bullet.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "L.B. Dayton’s writing is brisk, vivid, and atmospheric. The opening chapters crackle with tension, mixing fine-dining detail with escalating suspense. The dialogue sparkles, the pacing rarely lags, and the plot delivers satisfying twists without losing its cozy charm. The novel’s greatest strength lies in its vibrant voice and well-developed characters. A Dash of Death is a flavorful, character-rich mystery that will delight fans. It’s the perfect bite-sized crime for foodies and armchair detectives alike. I can’t wait for the next course."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A Dash of Death grabbed me immediately with how it blends the high-stakes tension of fine dining with the playful twists of a cozy whodunit."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Kat Calloway is such a refreshing protagonist, an ambitious chef suddenly caught in a nightmare where her perfect dish turns into the centerpiece of a murder investigation. The way you contrast the glamour of haute cuisine with the menace of poison is brilliant. I especially liked how Tux, her feline sidekick, adds warmth and charm amid the chaos, while Ben's dark humor brings a witty balance to the suspense. It is this mix of flavor, tension, and personality that makes the book feel both sharp and comforting."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It's rare to see a cozy mystery that captures the sensory richness of the kitchen while keeping the reader hooked with escalating twists. That combination gives A Dash of Death huge potential to resonate with food lovers and cozy fans alike."