Upon arrival at
the “Fruit House” Kate immediately senses something is off and it’s not
just
the horrid food. Dr. Hoffman, who runs
the clinic with his special fruit diet, inspires a weird kind of
loyalty, even
while chowing down on an ice cream sandwich in front of his hungry
patients. Early the next morning Kate
finds him on the
front porch skewered with fondue forks.
The news station
is delighted at this turn of events and gives Kate the reins and camera
time
for the exclusive story. As she interviews staff and patients alike, a
picture
soon emerges of Dr. Hoffman having some interesting extra-curricular
activities. He frequented the Razor’s Edge which is the local S&M
Bar and bought
plenty of sex toys and paraphernalia at the Vixen’s Den.
Things heat up on the personal front as both Inspector
Reed and attorney Lou Bettinger are interested in her, chunky frame and
all.
But someone else
is interested in keeping her quiet and will go to any lengths to make
sure that
happens.
This was a fun
book and has all the features of a good cozy mystery. The principle
character
is believable, has a great sense of humor, and loves food.
Each chapter was headed by an amusing but
helpful diet hint which corresponded to what was happening in the story. I am looking forward to her next book titled “A Killer Workout”.