Food Fiction Stories

"The Food of the Gods" was first published in the May 1964 issue of Playboy. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a grand master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

A seaside castle, a body below the cliffs, and a village harboring many secrets. Surprising events bring Agnes Eady and her mischievous cat, Blighter, across the pond to the cozy Shetland Islands. But within hours of settling in, she stumbles across a dying man. Every quirky villager seems to have a motive, but Agnes knows a blind alley when she sees one. Chief Inspector Ian Mullen is skeptical of foul play. That’s his first mistake. The second? Underestimating Agnes. As she navigates a web of lies and alibis, Agnes learns to trust Blighter’s keen instincts. But someone’s watching her...

At Golden Garden Food Paradise in George Town, Penang, dinner is never just dinner—it’s a nightly performance. Auntie Bee Lian rules her char kway teow wok like a queen. Next door, Uncle Chan guards his laksa pot like a national treasure. Their stalls are rivals, their tongues are sharp, and their “little” arguments have become the kind of entertainment customers pretend they hate… while ordering extra. But when gossip, social media madness, and mounting pressure push the hawkers toward a breaking point—and a Tourism Board proposal suddenly dangles international glory in front ...

A story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control.The small town of Clare Harbor has always been home for Sara Merryn even though in recent years her visits have been few and far between because of her busy schedule. Now she’s returning for another reason. There is a storm coming and she has to somehow convince her grandparents to leave their home just outside the small southern city of Clare Harbor. That seemingly simple task is made more difficult by her grandmother’s disabling fears. Sara is determined that between the two of ...

"Eggnog Murder": When a gift-wrapped bottle of eggnog proves to be a killer concoction for a Tinker's Cove local, all Lucy Stone wants for Christmas is to find the murdering mixologist who's stirring up trouble. "Death By Eggnog": Food and cocktails columnist Hayley Powell has never cared much for Bar Harbor's grouchy town librarian, Agatha Farnsworth. But after the Scroogy senior has a fatal - and suspicious - allergic reaction to supposedly non-dairy eggnog, it's up to Hayley to ladle out some justice.

Every restaurant has secrets—some whispered during closing shifts, others kept quiet to avoid scaring customers away. But the stories that survive, passed from worker to worker, are the ones that should never be heard outside the kitchen. Urban Legends of Restaurant Workers dives into the chilling, bizarre, and sometimes downright supernatural experiences of cooks, dishwashers, servers, night managers, and line staff across diners, bars, fast-food chains, and upscale kitchens. From walk-in freezers that whisper back… to grease traps that feed on more than oil… to customers who ...

Newcomers to Tinker's Cove, Ty and Heather Moon have moved into a dilapidated house reputed to be a haven for ghosts. Now strange noises and flickering lights erupt from the house at all hours and neighborly relations are on edge. And when a local boy goes missing near the house, it's up to Lucy Stone to unravel the mystery of the eccentric couple and their increasingly frightful behavior.

Enjoy the holiday season with three festive mysteries set in coastal Maine. This anthology includes "Yule Log Murder" by Leslie Meier, "Death by Yule Log" by Lee Hollis, and "Logged On" by Barbara Ross.

A National Bestseller! “The perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day.” —Washington Post “[A] charmer of a tale. . . Warm, witty and--like any good craft beer--complex, the saga delivers a subtly feminist and wholly life-affirming message.” —People Magazine A novel of family, Midwestern...

When Kayla discovers that something is eating Daisy's cat food, she immediately calls the Pet Club to action. They grab their pets and start to gather clues. Will they solve the case of the cat food thief?

Join best-selling authors Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Peggy Ehrhart for a collection of the coziest Christmas capers! Everyone dreams of a picture-perfect small-town Christmas, but when murder is in the cards, some holiday greetings are addressed to kill....

Held captive by her employers -- and by her own demons -- on a mysterious farm, a widow struggles to reunite with her young son in this uniquely American story of freedom, perseverance, and survival. Darlene, once an exemplary wife and a loving mother to her young son, Eddie, finds herself...

A sleuth who sees spirits, a chef who reads tea leaves, and a cat who knows all the games. Murder doesn’t have a ghost of a chance. For Staley Stoneybrook, life has been turned upside down. As the beneficiary of her long lost uncle’s will, she finds herself the owner of the historic Paradise Bay Station & Inn. But in a strange twist, the beautiful oceanfront property will only be hers when she posts a profit at the end of a year—something she’s determined to do. But as she’s about to make her first report to her uncle’s lawyer, he’s killed in front of his office. It’s only ...

Sky Bowen didn’t come to The Cove for money—she came for science. As a brilliant biochemist with a promising job in her cousin’s high-end lab, she has no time for arrogant billionaires who assume the worst. Especially not Koven Kent. Koven built his empire with grit and genius. He can spot a fake from a mile away—or so he thought. One clash with Sky, and he’s left reeling… and strangely intrigued. A wild night in Vegas, a run-in with her ex, and one too many swigs of cough syrup later, they’re legally married. The plan? Stay hitched just long enough to silence scandal and ...

In her Food Lovers' Village Mysteries, Agatha Award-winning author Leslie Budewitz introduces us to Jewel Bay, a tight-knit Montana community that thrives on tourism and farm-to-table fare. Featuring Erin Murphy, beloved proprietor of the Merc—a century-old general store converted into a local foods market-each book brings us closer to the folks who call Jewel Bay home, and the cunning culprits in their midst.

An old recipe tin. Dozens of handwritten cards. A lifetime of secrets, laughter, and love tucked between the lines of flour and sugar. When a long-forgotten red tin is discovered, it reveals more than just recipes—it unravels the hidden stories of a community. From the friendship bread that started a feud to the buttermilk pie that saved a proposal, each recipe carries a memory, a lesson, or a moment that changed lives. Recipes from the Red Tin: Where Every Recipe Tells a Story is part cookbook, part storytelling journey. Within its pages, you’ll discover: Heartwarming tales of family, ...

What would you trade for your dreams? Everything? Even love? Harvey makes the best pasta in the city, but nobody knows it. Working in a tiny shop on a forgotten street, he dreams of the life he'll never have—fame, restaurants, cooking shows, the whole package. Then a stranger walks in with an impossible offer. Become the most famous chef in America. Get everything you've ever wanted. Just follow two rules: change your name to Herve, and never fall in love. Harvey takes the deal. Overnight, his life transforms. Michelin stars. Television shows. Endorsement deals worth millions. He has it ...

This is a compendium of thesis that talk about different topics such as: Stargates, dimensions, ghosts, demons, incredible technology, the Anunnaki Gods of the Bible, human creation, the Universe, Terra Infinita, the Superdome, beings from other planets, the Draconian and Reptilian Captors of Earth, the melting of the Colossal Ice Wall, the Archons and Ancestral Humans, the Sons of Anak, the Holographic Simulation known as Reality, the resets of the Earth, Satan, the Scarlett Dragon, Ancient Avatars, the Avatar of God, etc.

No more pretending to be someone you’re not. Emily Bawler has only been interested in women since high school. Then why does she keep having this undeniable yearning for a man? But not just any man. These yearnings are for someone she considers a dear friend; a brother even. She believes she should let the feeling pass and try to move on. Yet, her heart won't let her. The fear of rejection can cause you to miss out on happiness. Daniel Tase was stuck between a rock and a hard place. For years he’s been in love with someone he shouldn’t. It was a secret he’d kept from his family and ...

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Can a cake change your life? Clemmie Rose’s great-great-grandmother’s beloved clementine torte is her ticket to the prestigious Royal Baking Competition. A win could put Puffin Island’s charming Café on the Coast on the map, land...