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Written on Dec 1, 2021
Will Callie keep Dimitrios from going to jail for a murder he didn't commit?
Calliope "Callie" Costas
Callie Costas is the sleuth, and I adored everything about her. She is a single mom and is dating Detective John Sands. Callie is a great mom and a great sleuth as well. Her family is obviously Greek, and it was cool to travel to Greece with them. I felt like I was actually there in Greece with the family. If I were to see Callie out on the streets, I would love to be her friend and to babysit Olivia if she needed it. Callie, Olivia, John, and everyone else in the Costas family are funny, and each one, in their way, helped Callie solve the mystery.
The Mystery
Valantis worked for Dimitrios and was a handsome young man who obviously couldn't keep himself from flirting with many people. The Costas's first night in Greece was met with a mystery, and almost everyone wanted to help keep Dimitrios from going to jail. I was sure that I knew who did it, but I was wrong and fell for a red herring. I just never thought the killer was who it was until they explained their motives. Darn, those red herrings being so easy to think it was them.
Five Stars
Slayed by Souvlaki by Jenny Kales is honestly not the first book I would have started with, but I'm glad that I did. Ms. Kales has a way about her writing that makes the reader feel like they are there with the characters. I adored this book, and I can't wait to read more about this remarkable heroine and her cute kid. I am giving five stars and a recommendation to anyone that loves a cozy culinary mystery with a single mom raising an eleven-year-old little girl.
Oh, and don't forget to check out the recipes in the back. They are also scattered throughout the book as Callie and her family are on their vacation. The recipes are Souvlaki Kallisto, Greek Rice Pilaf, tzatziki (Greek Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce), Saint Fanourios Olive Oil Cake (Fanouro-pita), Greek Twist Cookies (Koulourakia), Stuffed Peppers (Yemista), and Phyllo Custard Pastry (Galaktoboureko).
Callie's Kitchen Mysteries
This series is available on Kindle Unlimited.
Giveaway
Prize: (1) a Slayed by Souvlaki coffee mug, a Callie's Kitchen Mysteries apron, an authentic Greek seasoning blend, and a $10 Amazon gift card. (U.S. Only)
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Victim/Toe Tag #1: Valantis (T)
Beachcomber Weapons: pointy object
Beachcomber Crime Scene: kitchen
Detectives: Calliope "Callie" Costas (A)
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove