Murder in the Cemetery: An Edmund DeCleryk Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Publisher: Cozy Cat Press (February 3, 2020)
Paperback: 279 pages
Synopsis
On a bright, spring afternoon the body of George Wright, a childhood friend of criminal consultant Edmund DeCleryk, is discovered at a cemetery where casualties of the War of 1812 are buried. After conducting an autopsy, the medical examiner determines that George has been murdered, the cause of death by poisoning. Lighthouse Cove Police Chief Carrie Ramos hires Ed to investigate, with his spunky wife, Annie assisting him.
Suspects include a physician’s assistant, college student and a family member, among others; however, George’s demise may be the result of secrets that have surfaced from the grave. You’ll discover what Ed found on the beach in Murder in the Museum and how that, and an artifact dating back to the early 1800s, are linked to this untimely death.
Annie loves to cook, and at the end of the book she shares recipes for meals she prepared for friends and loved ones.
Recipe
Ed and Annie DeCleryk enjoy entertaining in their backyard, which faces Lake Ontario. Following is a recipe Annie created for one of their picnics
Annie’s Gazpacho-Serves 8-10
Two unpeeled cucumbers, seeded and cut into chunks
Two red peppers, cored and seeded
4-6 plum or other meaty, ripe tomatoes
1-2 large red onions
4 minced garlic cloves
6 cups tomato juice
½ C. white wine, red wine or cider vinegar
½ C. extra virgin olive oil
1 T. coarse salt
1 t. ground black pepper.
In a food processor with a chopping blade, separately chop the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and onion and place in a large bowl. Keep pieces chunky and don’t over process. Add the remaining ingredients, mix together and chill. Will keep for a couple weeks or more if stored in the refrigerator in a large pitcher with a closed top.
About the Author
Karen Shughart studied English Literature at S.U.N.Y Buffalo, received a B.A. in Comprehensive Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and completed graduate courses in English from Shippensburg University. In addition to Murder in the Cemetery (book two of the Edmund DeCleryk Cozy mystery series), she is also the author of Murder in the Museum( book one of the series), two non-fiction books and has worked as an editor, publicist, photographer, journalist, teacher, and non-profit executive. Before moving to a small village on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Karen and her husband resided in south central Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg.
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Giveaway
“Murder in the Cemetery” by Karen Shughart sounds like a great book. I’d love the opportunity to read this book which is on my TBR list. Love the cover!
Thanks for the recipe!