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In the quirky town of Pecan Springs, Texas, former lawyer China Bayles has traded a courtroom for a herb garden. When a local judge gurgles his last words over a chili two‑week old, the community assumes a tragic allergic reaction. China’s knowledge of chili ingredients and her keen instinct for oddities reveal a deeper scheme. Following a trail of culinary clues and community secrets, she must untangle a plot that threatens the town’s reputation—and lives—before the final bite.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Susan Wittig Albert
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