Chloe Ledet's larger-than-life father, the famous New Orleans restaurateur Chef Julien, seems invincible---until he's shot under suspicious circumstances. Returning home, Chloe quickly discovers that their whole family is in terrible danger. Can she trust the handsome, mysterious Cajun who's helping her---or has she gone from the frying pan to the fire? 352 pages, softcover from Harvest.
What Secrets Can Be Found by the Light of the Cajun Moon?
New Orleans may be the “Big Easy,” but nothing about it was ever easy for international business etiquette expert Chloe Ledet. She moved away years ago, leaving her parents and their famous French Quarter restaurant behind. But when she hears that her father has been shot, she races home to be by his side and to handle his affairs—only to learn a long-hidden secret that changes everything she knew to be true about herself and her family.
Framed for murder, Chloe and a handsome Cajun stranger must search for a priceless treasure, one whose roots weave through the very history of Louisiana itself. But can Chloe depend on the mysterious man leading her on this cat-and-mouse chase into the heart of Cajun country? Or by trusting him, has she gone from the frying pan into the fire?
Following up on her bestselling Gothic thriller, Whispers of the Bayou, and Amish romantic suspense, Shadows of Lancaster County, Mindy Starns Clark offers another exciting standalone novel, one full of Cajun mystery, hidden dangers, and the glow of God’s unending grace.
Clark (Smart Chick mysteries) has cooked up a delicious recipe of intrigue, romance and intelligent character development. Clark, a former comedian, offers her ever-growing fan base equal measures of sharp wit and sassy comebacks through her protagonist, Chloe Ledet, daughter of famous New Orleans restaurateur Chef Julian. When Chloe is summoned back home after an accident hospitalizes her father, she re-enters the scene to conduct business for her dad and gets framed for murder Cajun-style. In quick fashion, Chloe must clear her name with the aid of a childhood beau as she wades through the literal bayous of the South and emotional swamps of old, unresolved childhood issues involving her distracted and distant parents. Clark's story line is full of spice and lingers with an unexpected bite familiar to Cajun cuisine lovers. This text is sumptuous. (Sept.) Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
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Reviewed by Llarilyn Buckingham (Branchport, NY), January 03, 2010
I really enjoy this author. The story was exciting and interesting. I liked the information on the culture in that part of the country. The parallel history was also interesting.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cara Putman (Indiana), December 01, 2009
The author has done it again. She drops the reader into a fresh locale -- New Orleans -- and completely had me there. And it had a different feel to other books I've read set in that locale. Chloe Ledet is called home to New Orleans after her father is shot in a remote bayou area. The next morning she finds herself smack in the middle of a murder scene -- with no memory of what happened. Then that murder leads to another murder and Chloe is running to find answers and stay alive. Fortunately, she isn't alone. She has a Cajun friend to help her find more than the truth.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book -- and the clash of cultures. The book had high tension, but also moments of humor that kept the mood from getting to dark and heavy. And there was more than just a mystery to solve. Romance, family conflict and more.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Phyllis Owen (Madison, AL), November 27, 2009
This was an excellent book. I enjoyed it so much that I purchased another one to give as a gift.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Dianna Karnes (North Manchester, IN), November 19, 2009
This was a great read, as is any of this author's books. It was a little different than her other works, but kept you wanting to keep reading.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mark (Lisbon, Ohio), November 17, 2009
Awesome read. Never read anything by this author before, but I loved the book - great mystery & suspense
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by blamchemead (southbend,in), November 01, 2009
I thought this book started out to slow. I did not like going back and forth from two different rime periods. The author writes good mysteries but this was not one.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Helen Billingsley (Shreveport, LA), November 01, 2009
This author fascinates me. This is my second book of hers, both in the Louisiana setting. Ms Clark keeps me magnetized to her pages, particularly in the way she weaves the historical novel in with a current day novel; brilliant! Since I have lived in Louisiana my entire life, I enjoy her vivid descriptions of the locale, weather, nature, just everything. The mystery of this novel is spell binding!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jennifer (Fishkill, NY), October 31, 2009
I loved this book! It was incredibly well written and suspensful! Very difficult to put down. Mindy Starns Clark has quickly become one of my favorite authors. Can't wait for the next book!
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