In the third book in The Neil Flambé Capers, the sudden disappearance
of Neil's skills in the kitchen is the real mystery. Could a curse to
blame?
World-class chef--and royal pain in the neck--Neil Flambé is used to
serving his dishes to resounding applause and overwhelming approval. And
Neil's super-sensitive nose does more than enable him to cook
sophisticated meals and run his own restaurant; it also allows him to
help local police solve mysteries in his spare time.
Then things start going wrong. His plates are returned. A group of
critics visit the restaurant and leave completely dissatisfied. Worse
yet, Chez Flambé is closed by an order of the Department of Health!
Suddenly, Neil finds himself amid the cook-off of his life--and his
entire reputation is at stake. Then he discovers the root of all his
problems: a dark curse that has plagued Flambé chefs for centuries. Has
Neil finally met a mess he can't smell his way out of?