Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) reviewed Killer Green Tomatoes (Farm-to-Fork, Bk 2) on + 860 more book reviews
I received this Kindle edition from Goodreads giveaway. I did not read the first book in the Farm - to - Fork series, so not sure if that is why I found it a little difficult to get into the beginning of the book. It did pick up about midway. Angie and a partner have opened an upscale restaurant in a small town. Everything is going well until her chef's cousin is suspected of killing his girlfriend. Angie proceeds to do some investigating of her own to find out who the murderer is when the main suspect goes missing as well.
I liked the interaction between Angie and her senior neighbor as well as her staff. I did find her to be a bit self-centered. Overall, a decent read, but not something I'd rave about.
I liked the interaction between Angie and her senior neighbor as well as her staff. I did find her to be a bit self-centered. Overall, a decent read, but not something I'd rave about.
Brenda H. (booksinvt) -
Killer Green Tomatoes is the second installment in the Farm-to-Fork Mystery series set in River Vista, Idaho and featuring Angie Turner, owner of the farm to table restaurant, County Seat. The new restaurant is gaining a following with local reviews favorable and Angie is looking to add her grandmother's summer treat of Fried Green Tomatoes to the menu.
When sous Chef Estebe Blackstone suggests that Angie visit his cousin, Javier to negotiate for the purchase of tomatoes from the family's Pamplona Farms, Angie thinks that she's found a perfect supplier. However, upon meeting Javier it quickly becomes apparent that the playboy with a smarmy attitude is not well like by his Cousin Estebe or some of the other Basque community members.
When Javier's girlfriend Heather turns up dead, he becomes the prime suspect. Javier disappears and even though Estebe doesn't really like his cousin he asks Angie for help clearing his name. Despite her misgivings, Angie sets out with the help of her restaurant partner Felicia Williams and boyfriend Ian McNeal to track down a killer.
The author brings back familiar characters and introduces the feisty and often funny elderly neighbor Mrs. Potter, and Angie's Saint Bernard pup, Dom and goat Precious make brief appearances. I didn't like the first in this series so wasn't sure about reading this one. While I did think it was better than the first there's still something rubbing me the wrong way - not sure if it's the characters or the author's writing style. I will be on the lookout for the next in the series and hopefully the third time will be the charm that hooks me in.
When sous Chef Estebe Blackstone suggests that Angie visit his cousin, Javier to negotiate for the purchase of tomatoes from the family's Pamplona Farms, Angie thinks that she's found a perfect supplier. However, upon meeting Javier it quickly becomes apparent that the playboy with a smarmy attitude is not well like by his Cousin Estebe or some of the other Basque community members.
When Javier's girlfriend Heather turns up dead, he becomes the prime suspect. Javier disappears and even though Estebe doesn't really like his cousin he asks Angie for help clearing his name. Despite her misgivings, Angie sets out with the help of her restaurant partner Felicia Williams and boyfriend Ian McNeal to track down a killer.
The author brings back familiar characters and introduces the feisty and often funny elderly neighbor Mrs. Potter, and Angie's Saint Bernard pup, Dom and goat Precious make brief appearances. I didn't like the first in this series so wasn't sure about reading this one. While I did think it was better than the first there's still something rubbing me the wrong way - not sure if it's the characters or the author's writing style. I will be on the lookout for the next in the series and hopefully the third time will be the charm that hooks me in.
Killer Green Tomatoes by Lynn Cahoon is the second story in A Farm-to-Fork Mystery series. Angie Turner is the co-owner as well as the head chef at County Seat. She has been trying to recreate her Nona's fried green tomato recipe for the restaurant, but she has yet to get it exactly right. Estebe Blackstone, Angie's sous chef, knowing that Angie is looking for good produce suppliers recommends Pamplona Farms which is run by his cousin, Javier Easterly. Javier is quite the flirt and is known for his rotating girlfriends. The produce, though, is exceptional and Angie is excited to create new dishes for the County Seat with the fresh veggies. One day Estebe gets a call at work from an agitated Javier. His latest girlfriend, Heather was found murdered behind the Red Eye Saloon after a very public disagreement. Javier is accused of the crime and Estebe asks Angie for her assistance. Angie will need to work in her investigating in between managing the restaurant, filling in for Estebe, making sure her farm animals get fed and taking care of her temporary roommate. Erica, Mrs. Potter's granddaughter, has the chance to take a vacation in Cabo, but she needs someone to take care of Mrs. Potter. Angie agrees to watch out of for her elderly neighbor despite her misgivings. Angie is in for a busy and entertaining week. Things are heating up and Angie needs to be careful or she will get burned.
I enjoyed reading Killer Green Tomatoes. I like the author's conversational writing style and the engaging characters that she created. Angie is a smart, hardworking woman who is getting her new business off the ground. I find Angie to be a likeable and relatable main character with her unusual pets of Mabel, the chicken and Precious, the goat as well as the lovable, Dom (her St. Bernard puppy). Mrs. Harriet Potter is a delightful addition to the series. I am glad that she had a more prominent role in Killer Green Tomatoes. Mrs. Potter provided levity with her well-meaning antics (you will have to read the book to find out what I mean). Angie's romance with Ian is progressing. I appreciate that the author is not rushing their relationship. They are taking the time to get to know each other. Working in time for dates is difficult, though, with their busy schedules and the pesky murders. The mystery was well-plotted and is woven throughout the story. The author manages to combine the cozy and mystery elements, so they are balanced. If you are an avid reader of cozy mysteries (like me), then you will not have a problem arriving at the solution. There are many cozy moments in Killer Green Tomatoes with friendship, animals, cooking, romance, mishaps, creating new recipes and, of course, eating. I like how everyone who works at the restaurant comes together for a meal each week. It gives all the workers a chance to try the food and get to know each other. Killer Green Tomatoes can be read as a standalone. Personally, I would read Who Moved My Goat Cheese? prior to Killer Green Tomatoes. It will allow you to see the development of the characters and the restaurant. My rating for Killer Green Tomatoes is 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). There is a recipe for fried green tomatoes at the end of the book.
I enjoyed reading Killer Green Tomatoes. I like the author's conversational writing style and the engaging characters that she created. Angie is a smart, hardworking woman who is getting her new business off the ground. I find Angie to be a likeable and relatable main character with her unusual pets of Mabel, the chicken and Precious, the goat as well as the lovable, Dom (her St. Bernard puppy). Mrs. Harriet Potter is a delightful addition to the series. I am glad that she had a more prominent role in Killer Green Tomatoes. Mrs. Potter provided levity with her well-meaning antics (you will have to read the book to find out what I mean). Angie's romance with Ian is progressing. I appreciate that the author is not rushing their relationship. They are taking the time to get to know each other. Working in time for dates is difficult, though, with their busy schedules and the pesky murders. The mystery was well-plotted and is woven throughout the story. The author manages to combine the cozy and mystery elements, so they are balanced. If you are an avid reader of cozy mysteries (like me), then you will not have a problem arriving at the solution. There are many cozy moments in Killer Green Tomatoes with friendship, animals, cooking, romance, mishaps, creating new recipes and, of course, eating. I like how everyone who works at the restaurant comes together for a meal each week. It gives all the workers a chance to try the food and get to know each other. Killer Green Tomatoes can be read as a standalone. Personally, I would read Who Moved My Goat Cheese? prior to Killer Green Tomatoes. It will allow you to see the development of the characters and the restaurant. My rating for Killer Green Tomatoes is 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). There is a recipe for fried green tomatoes at the end of the book.
