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Food Spotlight: Red Velvet Cupcakes
The perfect food pairing for this novel is red velvet cupcakes. Red velvet cupcakes are the perfect pairing for The Jigsaw Man. Their rich red color mirrors the novel’s dark, graphic crimes, while the sweetness represents the detectives’ humanity beneath all the chaos. Just like Nadine Matheson’s layered storytelling, each bite reveals depth beneath the surface—making this treat a fitting symbol for a thriller that’s both chilling and complex.
The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson
In The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson, Inspector Anjelica Henley returns to the Serial Crimes Unit and is thrown into a gruesome case mirroring the work of imprisoned serial killer Peter Olivier. With a copycat on the loose and Olivier scheming from behind bars, Henley races to stop the killings before she becomes the next victim. This dark, fast-paced thriller will keep readers hooked until the very end.
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Food Featured In The Book
Honey garlic grilled chicken with vegetable fried rice and broccoli is one of the meals mentioned in the novel, cooked by Detective Henley’s husband for dinner — and honestly, it sounds absolutely delicious.
Character Cravings
A classic comfort food for Inspector Anjelica Henley would be fish and chips—crispy, golden-battered fish served with thick-cut chips. It’s hearty, familiar, and easy to grab between crime scenes, making it the perfect on-the-go meal for a detective who’s constantly chasing leads and running on adrenaline. This comforting dish grounds her in routine even when her cases are anything but ordinary.
Book Club Bite
Finger foods like mini sandwiches, bite-sized meatballs, and brownies cut into jigsaw puzzle shapes would make the perfect book club spread for discussing The Jigsaw Man. They’re easy to share, fun to theme around the novel’s title, and add a playful touch to an otherwise dark and thrilling read.
“They thought they had seen it all, until life presented them with a fresh kind of hell” –Nadine Matheson