Murder Most Delectable: Savory Tales of Culinary Crimes

An 18-course feast for crime fans, Murder Most Delectable brings together the tastiest tales of epicures most evil. Renowned writers like Joyce Carol Oates (exploring a relationship that "leaves a sour taste in one's mouth"), Rex Stout (and the redoubtable Nero Wolfe, in "Poison à la Carte"), and Ruth Rendell (The Case of Shaggy Caps") offer up stories that memorably combine a love of food with a talent for wickedness. As an added bonus, the editor has generously placed recipes throughout this savory collection—but be warned, any ill effects are the sole responsibility of the host....Contents:Introduction / John HelfersThe last bottle in the world / Stanley EllinTakeout / Joyce ChristmasThe case of the shaggy caps / Ruth RendellThe cassoulet / Walter SatterthwaitTea for two / M.D. LakeThe second-oldest profession / Linda GrantConnoisseur / Bill PronziniGored / Bill CriderDay for a picnic / Edward D. HochGuardian angel / Caroline BentonThe main event / Peter CrowtherThe deadly egg / Janwillem van de WeteringDead and breakfast / Barbara CollinsRecipe for a happy marriage / Nedra TyreDeath cup / Joyce Carol OatesPoison peach / Gillian LinscottOf course you know that chocolate is a vegetable / Barbara D'AmatoPoison a la carte / Rex Stout