Face-Down in the Soup

Dinner is served with a side of danger — can Pru and Pip solve the case before it's too late? When assistant librarian Pru gets an urgent call for help from her best friend Pip, she doesn't hesitate. Pip's working a shift at a local pop-up restaurant, and one of the servers has mysteriously cancelled, leaving her in a pinch. The night is supposed to be special: Joss, a rising star artist, is debuting his first exhibition, with a menu designed around his art, including vibrant, round red fruit featured in both his paintings and the dishes. But the evening takes a dark turn when a diner suddenly collapses ... face-down in the soup. Now, it's up to Pru, Pip, and Pip's fluffy sidekick, Teddy (a lovable Coton de Tulear), to step in and figure out what went wrong. Was it poison? And who would want to sabotage Joss's big night? As the investigation heats up, the list of suspects grows. There's Sylvia, the mysterious gallery owner, Roman, a jealous rival artist, Callie, the waitress who didn't turn up, and Chef Mark, the quiet but talented cook. With so many people in the mix, Pru and Pip have their work cut out for them! To make matters even more complicated, a string of car thefts has rocked their quiet town of Gold Leaf Valley, and Jesse, Pru's detective boyfriend, is pulled into both investigations. Could the two crimes be connected? With Pip's fond memories of reading Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden novels, she encourages Pru to keep investigating. But when they finally uncover the shocking truth, will they be able to escape in time? This delightful, fast-paced dog-friendly cozy mystery is packed with laughs, twists, and lovable characters. Join Pru, Pip, and Teddy as they uncover the truth and keep their town safe—all while keeping things light-hearted and clean! You may also enjoy: The Body in the Closet – Pru and Pip Private Investigators – Book 1 Senior Sleuthing Club: Book Clubs Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 1 Garage Sales Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 2 Yoga Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 3 Fortune Telling Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 4 Game Shows Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 5 Jelly Donuts Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 6 Sneaky Snooping Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 7 Mistletoe Mischief Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 8 Rehearsing for Murder Can Be Fatal – A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 9 Striking A Pose Can Be Fatal - A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 10 Thrifting for Trouble Can Be Fatal - A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 11 Lights, Camera, Sabotage Can Be Fatal - A Senior Sleuthing Club Cozy Mystery – Book 12 Norwegian Forest Cat Café Series: Purrs and Peril – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 1 Meow Means Murder - A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 2 Whiskers and Warrants - A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 3 Two Tailed Trouble – A Norwegian Forest Cat Cafe Cozy Mystery – Book 4 Paws and Punishment – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 5 Kitty Cats and Crime – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 6