The Fertile Crescent

By Chadwick Wall

Book Overview

New Orleans, 2014.

Once a locally celebrated chef and now on the cusp of forty, Laurent Ladnier finally pursues his longtime vision: to bring "true world fusion" cuisine to his native city. His partnership with a struggling restaurateur, Wilson Turner, faces mounting roadblocks-staffing and fiscal challenges, substance abuse, family emergencies, persistent naysayers, recurring self-doubt, a saboteur, and a tempting job offer.

Laurent fights to achieve his dream while haunted by the mysterious death of his father, a struggling chef who also died at forty. When growing success and recognition give way to the ultimate setback, Laurent must make a decision-and face a violent act he never could have predicted.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FGFNNMJS
• ISBN13: 9798891327719
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Atmosphere Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"