Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death of a Crabby Cook | 2014 | Penny Warner | Buy |
| 2 | Death of a Chocolate Cheater | 2015 | Penny Warner | Buy |
| 3 | Death of A Bad Apple | 2016 | Penny Warner | Buy |
The Food Festival Mystery series sets its murders against the backdrop of San Francisco-area food festivals. Death of a Crabby Cook (2014) launched the series at a culinary competition, with Death of a Chocolate Cheater and Death of A Bad Apple following at chocolate and apple-themed events respectively.
Each book combines the appeal of food writing with cozy mystery conventions, delivering recipes alongside clues. The series showcases Penny Warner’s ability to build entertaining mysteries around specific cultural settings.