The Bride Wore Dead
by E M Kaplan
Meet Josie Tucker. Food is her life, from her mother's old restaurant to her newspaper column on restaurants and kitchens. She can soothe any problem with food or drink. Missed bus? Mango-orange smoothie. Mild doldrums? A piece of peppered beef jerky. But lately, she can't even stand the smell of a watery cup of broth. Being at the mercy of an indignant and vengeful digestive system is no cup of tea. So what happens when she gets roped into being the last-minute bridesmaid at a society wedding? The bride's mother tries to kill her with kindness. Too bad for the bride, Josie isn't the only victim.