Laid Out to Rest

A Charcuterie Shop Mystery, Book 1

By: J.C. Eaton

Narrated by: Robin Siegerman

Next time you rent a house, make sure you're the only occupant.

If it wasn't for a flamboyant, self-absorbed ghost occupying Katie Aubrey's rental house, the thirtysomething former business tech turned charcuterie chef would be able to concentrate on her new sandwich shop and catering business. But as luck would have it, former food critic and septuagenarian Edith Ellory will not let go. Not until she convinces Katie to find out who killed her.

In spite of a coroner's report stating Edith had died peacefully in her sleep, her apparition insists she was murdered. Not only that but she's convinced she knows who did the dastardly deed. Vowing not to give Katie, or her laidback beagle a moment's peace, Edith takes them on a wild goose chase through all the restaurants that received scalding reviews from her.

If Katie ever expects to have her new charcuterie business up and running, she'll have to do more than arrange cured meats and cheeses. The real killer is closer than she thinks, and no amount of culinary design sense will prevent her from the same fate as Edith's.

©2022 Ann I. Goldfarb and J.C. Eaton (P)2023 Tantor

Get Behind Me, Satan (aka Edith)!

I really wanted to enjoy this story. Made the mistake of not thoroughly reading the story summary and discovered the main character deals with a ghost. I have read mysteries where there are elements of the paranormal and enjoyed it. This, sadly, was not enjoyable as much as it was grating.

Honestly, I began to dread reading this story and probably will not read the second one. Edith is a total bully and the main character might as well wear a sign that says "I am a doormat - WALK ALL OVER ME." Would have liked more focus on charcuterie boards, less on the snobby/bossy ghost. I will be unable to return it, as Audible no longer allows returns for books purchased without credits.

NO

Laid Out to Rest is formulaic and predictable with flat characters. I returned it.