J.A. Lang books

J.A. Lang is a British author best known for the Chef Maurice cozy mystery series, which blends culinary adventures with lighthearted whodunits set in the English countryside.
Author · Cozy Mystery · Culinary Mystery

Chef Maurice Mysteries Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Chef Maurice and the Rather Fishy Tale, A Short Story Prequel 2014 N/A
Chef Maurice and a Spot of Truffle 2015 Buy
Chef Maurice and the Wrath of Grapes 2015 Buy
Chef Maurice and the Bunny-Boiler Bake Off 2015 Buy

J.A. Lang writes cozy mysteries that pair food with crime in enjoyable fashion. The Chef Maurice series is set in the English countryside and stars Maurice Manchot, an eccentric French chef whose nose for good ingredients is matched only by his nose for trouble.

Each book in the series drops Maurice into a new mystery while serving up generous helpings of culinary description. From truffle hunting to wine fraud to baking competitions, the stories combine gentle humor with satisfying puzzle-plotting. Fans of cozy mysteries with a foodie twist will feel right at home with these books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has J.A. Lang written?

J.A. Lang has written four books in one series.

What was J.A. Lang's first book?

J.A. Lang’s first book is Chef Maurice and the Rather Fishy Tale, A Short Story Prequel, published in 2014.

What is the Chef Maurice series about?

The Chef Maurice series follows Maurice Manchot, a larger-than-life French chef running a restaurant in the fictional English village of Beakley. When local crimes arise, Maurice’s curiosity and love of fine food keep leading him straight into the middle of the investigation.

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