Death by Dumpling: A Noodle Shop Mystery [Paperback]

Welcome to the Ho-Lee Noodle House, where the Chinese food is to die for. . .

The last place Lana Lee thought she would ever end up is back at her familys restaurant. But after a brutal break-up and a dramatic workplace walk-out, she figures that helping wait tables is her best option for putting her life back together. Even if that means having to put up with her mother, who is dead-set on finding her a husband.

Lanas love life soon becomes yesterdays news once the restaurants property manager, Mr. Feng, turns up deadafter a delivery of shrimp dumplings from Ho-Lee. But how could this have happened when everyone on staff knew about Mr. Fengs severe, life-threatening shellfish allergy? Now, with the whole restaurant under suspicion for murder and the local media in a feeding frenzyto say nothing of the gorgeous police detective who keeps turning up for take-outits up to Lana to find out who is behind Fengs killer order. . . before her own number is up.

Vivien Chien serves up a delicious mystery with a side order of soy sauce and sass. A tasty start to a new mystery series! Kylie Logan, bestselling author ofGone with the Twins

DeathbyDumplingis a fun and sassy debut with unique flavor, local flair, and heart. Amanda Flower, Agatha Award--winning author ofLethal Licorice

Praise forDeath by Dumpling:

A charming debut with plenty of red herrings. The heroine's future looks bright. Kirkus Reviews

Thoroughly entertaining... A fun and delicious read! RT Book Reviews

Life does not always take the path you want it to, which is an understatement when you find yourself delivering the dumplings that kill a man. The ending certainly left me wanting to continue reading a series starring Lee. Book Riot

Cozy fans rejoice! It is an honor to state that author Vivien Chien has done a fantastic job with both characters and plot. You will long for tl³.