The Ghost Kitchen Killer

Breanne Mckeever

Maison d'édition: Publishdrive

Synopsis

In a San Francisco where Michelin stars meet microchips, ghost kitchens reign supreme—until a renowned pastry chef is found dead amidst a bizarre tableau of deconstructed crème brûlée and kimchi.  Food industry consultant Breanne McKeever, a fusion of Silicon Valley savvy and culinary expertise, sees a chilling pattern emerging in the city’s tech-driven food scene. This isn't just murder; it's a culinary statement.Partnering with skeptical homicide detective Julie Cruz, Breanne plunges into the labyrinthine world of virtual brands and automated ordering systems.  While Julie relies on traditional methods, Breanne’s tech-focused approach uncovers a coded message hidden within the killer’s gruesome culinary creations.  Each meticulously arranged ingredient points to a deliberate indictment of a system riddled with food safety negligence. The killer isn't just a murderer, but a whistleblower using food as their language of protest.Their investigation leads them to John Bryant, a charismatic tech entrepreneur whose vision for automated cooking raises troubling ethical questions.  Simultaneously, Breanne connects with the victim’s widow, uncovering a secret culinary project involving molecular gastronomy and sustainable ingredients – a project that may have cost the chef his life.When a single, perfectly ripe strawberry placed on raw ground beef arrives at Breanne’s doorstep, the threat turns personal. She’s become the next target.  Racing against time, Breanne and Julie must decipher the final culinary message before the killer strikes again. Their pursuit exposes a conspiracy reaching the heart of the digital dining revolution, where cutting-edge technology and unchecked ambition collide with deadly consequences.  In a city obsessed with the future of food, they must unravel a twisted plot that threatens to poison the very essence of what it means to nourish and connect.

Disponible depuis: 19/11/2024.

Longueur d'impression: 335 pages.

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