A Side of Murder

A Cape Cod Foodie Mystery, Book 1

By: Amy Pershing

Narrated by: Patti Murin

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is known for seafood, sand, surf, and, now...murder.

Samantha Barnes was always a foodie. And when the CIA (that’s the Culinary Institute of America) came calling, she happily traded in Cape Cod for the Big Apple. But then the rising young chef’s clash with another chef (her ex!) boils over and goes viral. So when Sam inherits a house on the Cape and lands a job writing restaurant reviews, it seems like the perfect pairing. What could go wrong? Well, as it turns out, a lot.

The dilapidated house comes with an enormous puppy. Her new boss is, well, bossy. And the town’s harbor master is none other than her first love.

Nonetheless, Sam’s looking forward to reviewing the Bayview Grill - and indeed the seafood chowder is divine. But the body in the pond outside the eatery was not on the menu. Sam is certain this is murder. But as she begins to stir the pot, is she creating a recipe for her own untimely demise?

This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of recipes from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Amy Pershing (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“This is one of the freshest, funniest murder mysteries I’ve ever read. I fell absolutely in love with Samantha Barnes - the brave, sarcastic, crime-solving, relatable heroine we’ve all been waiting for. A Side of Murder is a rich, satisfying meal that delights from beginning to end, and Amy Pershing is wonderful and clever author.” (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times best-selling author of City of Girls and Eat, Pray, Love)

"A delicious mystery lovingly set in Cape Cod featuring a cast of charming characters. Amy Pershing writes with a fresh fun voice that will delight cozy fans. Chef turned restaurant critic, Samantha Barnes, proves a clever sleuth whose helpful cooking tips will be a big hit with culinary readers." (Krista Davis, New York Times best-selling author of The Dog Who Knew Too Much)

"An exquisite Cape Cod setting, a shamed but resilient chef, murderous secrets, and a long-buried but still steaming romance.... Amy Pershing's debut mystery will leave you longing for a seaside vacation, complete with fried clams and the next book in her charming series." (Lucy Burdette, national best-selling author of The Key Lime Crime)

Amazing read and fun story

Such a cute story. Not too predictable. The narrator was great. Love the foodie/mystery angle.

Fun twisty Cape tale and very enjoyable narrator

I really appreciated the setting--well drawn portrait of Cape Cod. The characters were fun and the plot was just what you want in a cozy mystery. Great start to a series and I look forward to reading her next one!

Excellent start to a new series 5/5

Fascinating characters with picturesque settings that makes you want to travel north to Cape Cod and visit. The best part is the development of the story and all the information set out in a first book of a series. The ending --well I will not spoil this story's gifts to the next reader. Enjoy--I did.
Great Job Amy Pershing--I'm waiting for book 2. Patti Murin -applause on your narration.

Great Read!

Great mystery, that will keep you guessing. I bought the next in series yesterday

Enjoyed! Except for the perplexing ageism

I love this MC- she is smart, snarky funny without being the least obnoxious, optimistic, and just all around likable. I’d love to have her as a friend. The story was cleverly plotted, with little twists and surprises throughout. I look very much forward to future installments.
However, regarding the cellphone use and resulting savvy of persons in their 50s-60s, this author is remarkably out of touch. LIGHTWEIGHT SPOILERS: One character asks of someone, “would she even know how to send a photo from her phone? She must be about 60”. Child, please. And another over-50 consistently refers to a cellphone as a mobile cellular telephone or device, and mentions not knowing how to charge one. What? How does Ms Pershing imagine that those over 30 communicate with others or function at all in today’s world? Ridiculous- and insulting. Wise up please.

Great Cosy

The story will keep your attention is long enough that you get the picture and feels fresh I give it two ear buds up

GREAT NEW SERIES

I LOVED THIS FIRST IN S NEW SERIES AND CANNOT WAIT FOR BOOK 2. SAM AND THE OTHER CHARACTERS A FUN AND RELATABLE. YOU MIGHT BACK OFF THE OLDER GENERATION AND TECHNOLOGY THING. AT 66, I ENJOY MY SMART PHONE, HOST ZOOM AND WEBEX MEETINGS, AND MORE. OTHERWISE, LOVE IT.

Easy escape and enjoyment

Like an intriguing couple of weeks on a summer vacation. Lots of cozy, drama and romance all wrapped together with lots extra for the boating crowd.

A perfect mystery!

Fun, cozy, intriguing, and so well performed! I have listened to this several times now, I love it so much! This is quickly becoming a new favorite mystery! An Eggnog To Die For is just as perfect!

Sweet little murder mystery.

If you like murder mysteries with food recipe tips, this is the book for you. Also, if you love dogs, this book comes with a bonus...D.O.G. I liked the book so much that I'll be reading the next two in the series.