Lana Lee’s stake in her family’s Chinese restaurant is higher than ever now that she’s been made manager. So when she enters Ho-Lee into Cleveland’s Best Noodle Contest, Lana makes it her business to win—at all costs. But when a local food critic receives a threatening note in a fortune cookie and is later found dead, face-down in a bowl of lo mein, all bets are off. . .
Now, along with her sweet-and-sour boyfriend Detective Adam Trudeau, Lana decides to take matters into her own hands and dig into the lives of everyone involved in the contest. But when she receives an ill-fated fortune, Lana realizes that in order to save the reputation of her restaurant, she needs to save herself first. . .[summary via Amazon]
Anyone that has been reading my reviews lately knows that I'm absolutely in love with the Noodle Shop Mysteries. In quick succession I've devoured the first three books, and every book has been better than the last!
In the third mystery, Lana Lee is getting ready for the Best Noodle Contest. She's hoping this is the year that her chef, Peter, wins the contest and steals the trophy from rival Asian family, the Shens. However, things turn deadly when a food critic turns up dead. Despite everyone telling her not to, Lana decides to investigate and get to the bottom of the mystery.
Love, love, love Lana Lee!! She has "Nancy Drew" tendencies, loves to read and loves doughnuts. Where do I sign up to be her best friend? Well instead of me, she has flatmate and best friend, Megan, as her side kick. Together they make a fantastic duo, as they bounce ideas around trying to solve the mystery.
In Murder Lo Mein the Ho-Lee Noodle House isn't front and centre. We're in and out of other asian restaurants, as Lana Lee tries to figure out who killed Norman Pan, the food critic. I loved the change of setting, especially seeing different asian restaurants and their different menus. The only downside to this, was that I craved asian food for the entire book!!
The mystery surround Norman's death was interesting, as it delved into not just businesses in Asian Plaza, but beyond. It was tough trying to figure out the secrets people were keeping, and solve the mystery before Lana did. However, I was able to pick up on one clue "left on the table" and solve it before Lana.
Readers have to simply read the Noodle House Mysteries. Go order yourself some Asian food (I highly recommend some Lo Mein!) and devour these fabulous mysteries. You won't be disappointed.
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