Although billed as a culinary mystery, this book does not contain any recipes. Instead, it focuses on Madeline Bean and her partner Wesley, caterers to the stars. Bean has been hired by Hollywood producer Bruno Huntley to cater a lavish Halloween party. Although he is somewhat of a lout, Madeline feels loyalty to him since he was the first to ever use her services.
Disaster is in the air as the party begins.
The fortune teller that has been hired to entertain the guests is predicting horrible futures for all. And to top it all off, the host is poisoned and dies. The list of potential murderers is long, including Bruno's wife, sons, lovers and almost anyone he ever knew. The police target Madeline's partner, Wesley, as the most likely perpetrator, based on his vociferous protests about a long-standing debt owed to him by Bruno. Of course, Madeline has to clear his name.