Every family has secrets. Theirs just got served-with a side of peach cobbler and petty. Welcome to the 19th annual Barkley family cookout-where the ribs are hot, the shade is hotter, and somebody's uncle just dropped dead in the middle of dessert. When Uncle Rick collapses two bites into his peach cobbler, the family assumes heatstroke or bad luck. But Zariah Rose knows better. She's a true crime-obsessed teenager with a fanny pack full of duct tape, a phone full of receipts, and zero chill.
And she's got a brand-new notebook labeled: THE COOKOUT CASE. Armed with intuition, Wi-Fi, and a side-eye sharper than a kitchen knife, Zariah dives into this murder at a family cookout-unraveling clues hidden in burnt burgers, whispered arguments, and shady potato salad. Because in this neighborhood? Everybody's hiding something-and someone's about to get caught. Death at the Cookout is a: Black mystery novel with bold flavor and unforgettable characters Culinary cozy mystery with a sharp twist of humor Black teen detective mystery led by a hilarious Gen Z heroine Funny murder mystery full of food, family, and secrets Cozy mystery with peach cobbler, shady uncles, and slow-cooked suspense If you loved Knives Out, Clue, or the messy side of your own family reunion, this cozy caper serves a plate full of laughs, drama, and one dangerously good dessert.
Every family has secrets. Theirs just got served-with a side of peach cobbler and petty. Welcome to the 19th annual Barkley family cookout-where the ribs are hot, the shade is hotter, and somebody's uncle just dropped dead in the middle of dessert. When Uncle Rick collapses two bites into his peach cobbler, the family assumes heatstroke or bad luck. But Zariah Rose knows better. She's a true crime-obsessed teenager with a fanny pack full of duct tape, a phone full of receipts, and zero chill.
And she's got a brand-new notebook labeled: THE COOKOUT CASE. Armed with intuition, Wi-Fi, and a side-eye sharper than a kitchen knife, Zariah dives into this murder at a family cookout-unraveling clues hidden in burnt burgers, whispered arguments, and shady potato salad. Because in this neighborhood? Everybody's hiding something-and someone's about to get caught. Death at the Cookout is a: Black mystery novel with bold flavor and unforgettable characters Culinary cozy mystery with a sharp twist of humor Black teen detective mystery led by a hilarious Gen Z heroine Funny murder mystery full of food, family, and secrets Cozy mystery with peach cobbler, shady uncles, and slow-cooked suspense If you loved Knives Out, Clue, or the messy side of your own family reunion, this cozy caper serves a plate full of laughs, drama, and one dangerously good dessert.
