GUILT AND GINATAAN Tita Rosie's Kitchen, Book 5

For those looking for a fun, at times even rollicking, cozy mystery full of delicious Filipino food and a bevy of delightful female characters, this installment of the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries series, narrated by Danice Cabanela, will fit the bill. Set in the fictional Midwest town of Shady Palms, the story features Lila Macapagal, owner of the Brew-Ha Café, who is embroiled in another murder mystery. This time the murder takes place during a corn festival, and Lila must prove that her bestie, Adeena, is not the killer. Cabanela is impeccable with her accents, voices, and inflections, bringing animation and drama to the dialogue. That and the story itself are enough to forgive her sometimes-wooden delivery of narrative. Foodies, cozy mystery lovers, and people interested in cultural festivals will enjoy this audio. C.F. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2024]