How does this book differ from the first in the series? There are still strong characters and lots of humor. But it's my hope that I've also created a better mystery with more suspects, more possibilities, and more reasons to stay up late reading just to see what happens next. Jake always has more work to do Fortunately, you don't have to read the books in order.
There's a story that runs through them, but each works as part of a longer story or by itself. He can be found at PhilEdwardsInc. Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? Learn more about Amazon Prime.
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Things aren't going well for Jake Russo. He's been transferred from Sarasota to New Orleans, and he's had to leave his reporting beat and girlfriend behind. Now he's a lonely food critic--not the best job for a man who's on a diet. But things get worse when a mysterious death occurs at the trendiest new restaurant in the city. Jake has to explore the world of traditional New Orleans cuisine, brave the new frontier of "molecular gastronomy," and handle the police in order to solve the case.
His octogenerian cameraman tags along for the ride and discovers his own new talents. As sweet as a drive-thru daiquiri and as strong as a Hurricane, this light mystery is cooked to perfection. Read more Read less.
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Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Poor ol' Jake Russo can't buy break. Formerly obese, he slimmed down during his Sarasota assignment and met a gal. So, what does the Times do? They send him to New Orleans to be a food critic of all things. Fortunately for the reader, they've also assigned his geriatric sidekick Gary to go along as Jake's photographer. Gary's also blogging about food these days and hilariously has become something of a internet sensation.
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Of course, it's not long before a famous chef is murdered. The cops call it an accident, but Jake and Gary don't buy it. The Jake Russo books are a tad old fashioned in their approach to the murder mystery and the reader may well puzzle out the ending long before our heroes do, but the relationship between Jake and Gary keeps it very fresh.
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Gary's propensity for saying exactly the wrong thing, combined with Jake's native insecurities especially where it comes to the dames make for very entertaining reading. This was the first book in the Jake Russo series that I read. As soon as I finished it I started reading "Retirement can be murder" which is actually the first book in the series. The books revolve around Jake Russo who is a reporter for a NY newspaper and his strange and totally endearing photographer Gary.
So, I was happy to find a fun mystery book that took place in New Orleans. He is not very happy about the move as he left his wonderful girlfriend Mel behind nor is happy about being a food critic. Jake recently lost a lot of weight and New Orleans food, though delicious, is probably not the best for the waistline.
So, Jake and Gary are loose in New Orleans. They are invited to the opening of a fancy new restaurant. But, something horrible happens at the restaurant There are a few cool twists and surprises along the way too. She is a fantastic counterpart to Gary. Check this series out!
One person found this helpful. The main character is a food critic who knows nothing about food. Of course the author doesn't know anything about food either. Key premise in the story spoiler alert there is only one classic recipe for Gumbo. All however, begin with a roux.
Gumbo is made several times in this book and never with a roux. The side kick's malapropisms are just foolish especially since we are supposed to believe he is a world renowned blogger. No one acts in a way that I would believe anyone would act. The author acts like he hates New Orleans has no understanding of its culture or its food. It's not the very worst mystery I've read but I was wishing for a story that took me to NO and celebrated it's cooking and this book just was not that.
As far as light mysteries go, this one is fun and entertaining, well written for a bit of quick reading. Don't expect great literature, but sometimes we want to just be entertained. The plot was creative and about as non-bloody as a murder mystery can be. Poor Jake Russo is somewhat of a loser, but really likable. For being a fairly smart guy, he sometimes acts pretty stupid.
I really, really cheered him on. And did he get what he wanted in the end? Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Things aren't going well for Jake Russo. He's been transferred from Sarasota to New Orleans, and he's had to leave his reporting beat and girlfriend behind. Now he's a lonely food critic--not the best job for a man who's on a diet.
But things get worse when a mysterious death occurs at the trendiest new restaurant in the city. Jake has to explore the world of traditional Ne Things aren't going well for Jake Russo. Jake has to explore the world of traditional New Orleans cuisine, brave the new frontier of "molecular gastronomy," and handle the police in order to solve the case.
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His octogenerian cameraman tags along for the ride and discovers his own new talents. As Jake investigates the murder, he'll learn the truth about New Orleans food, discover when to fake it to make it, and try to figure out what--and who--he really loves. As sweet as a drive-thru daiquiri and as strong as a Hurricane, this light mystery is cooked to perfection.
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The plot was creative and about as non-bloody as a murder mystery can be. Poor Jake Russo is somewhat of a loser, but really likable. For being a fairly smart guy, he sometimes acts pretty stupid. I really, really cheered him on. And did he get what he wanted in the end? Four stars not because this is As far as light mysteries go, this one is fun and entertaining, well written for a bit of quick reading.
Four stars not because this is a classic but because it is a very good example of this lightweight genre. Feb 07, Gayle Kee rated it really liked it. Jan 22, Kary rated it liked it.
Jan 21, Sinead Murray rated it liked it. Jun 18, Annette rated it really liked it. Jack Russo's style takes a big of getting used to, as well as his unique set of characters, but they grew on me.