Jack s plan upsets the culinary committee because they fear adverse public reaction to the slaughter of Bunky. They hire private investigator Leo Waterman to keep the peace and to thwart Jack s plan. However, instead of a steer being butchered, the food critic is killed. The police think Leo is the killer. Instead of sitting around waiting for to be served up as the culprit, Leo, with the help of the boys , investigates the murder.
Suspects are as plentiful as the various gourmet delights.
Though the Waterman series usually requires a bit of a stretch, the novels are all wonderful reading experiences. This novel and the previous three Waterman books are worth reading by anyone who enjoys a different type of tale. Comments and suggestions welcome.