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Food Spotlight: Molten Lava Cake
The perfect food pairing for this novel is a molten lava cake. A dark, rich, and full of hidden surprises. Its molten chocolate center mirrors the dark secrets and chilling truths at the heart of the cold case, while the slow reveal of the lava mirrors the way the story gradually uncovers twists, including the true identity of the Lady Killer. On the outside, it’s comforting and indulgent, but beneath the surface lies intensity and danger, much like the eerie mansion and psychological tension that keeps readers on edge.
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James takes readers to Claire Lake, Oregon, where the 1977 Lady Killer murders left the town reeling and wealthy heiress Beth Greer as the prime suspect. Decades later, true crime blogger Shea Collins reopens the case, interviewing Beth in her haunting mansion—only to uncover chilling secrets that blur the line between innocence, guilt, and something far more sinister lurking in the shadows.
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Food Featured In The Book
Chicken Tetrazzini, a creamy pasta bake made with tender chicken, noodles, and a rich sauce of mushrooms, cream, and cheese, is prepared by Shea’s sister for one of their family dinners.
Character Cravings
Marionberry pie perfectly captures the essence of Beth Greer—rich, dark, and layered with mystery. Its deep, complex flavor mirrors her enigmatic persona, while its sweetness hints at the charm that keeps others drawn to her despite the shadows surrounding her past. Just like Beth, Marionberry pie is tempting, intriguing, and leaves you questioning what lies beneath the surface.
Book Club Bite
A charcuterie board filled with cheeses, crackers, meats, fruits, and chocolates makes the perfect pairing for discussing this book. It’s elegant yet easy to snack on—ideal for diving into this chilling supernatural mystery while sharing theories and twists with your book club.
“As every true-crime lover knows, the seventies were a banquet of particularly brutal serial killers. If you read enough true crime, you started to think that being a young woman back then was a pretty dangerous business.” – Simone St. James