Truffle Trials: The Good Chef Mysteries

By Elsie Grey

Chocolate should be sweet-not deadly.

When a box of gourmet chocolate truffles is delivered to Maggie Jones's coastal estate, no one expects it to end in murder. But after Maggie's housemaid collapses moments after taking a bite, it becomes chillingly clear: the chocolates were poisoned-and Maggie was the intended target.

As fear tightens its grip on Pine Grove, former detective turned chef Lily Good refuses to accept the easy answers. When the police rush to pin the crime on a familiar suspect from Maggie's past, Lily's instincts tell her something is wrong. With political pressure mounting and the case on the verge of being closed, Lily takes matters into her own hands.

Digging beneath polished surfaces and bitter secrets, Lily follows a trail of lies that leads straight into the glittering world of wealth, jealousy, and quiet desperation-where someone is willing to kill to protect their place at the table.

With danger closing in and time running out, Lily must uncover the truth before an innocent man pays the price-and before the real killer strikes again.

Truffle Trials is a cozy culinary mystery filled with rich food moments, sharp twists, and emotional depth-perfect for fans of small-town secrets, strong female sleuths, and mysteries best enjoyed with something sweet close at hand.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GGR3SS8M
• ISBN13: 9798243886550
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"