Old Forge Cafe Mysteries Series by Alex Coombs 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Murder on the Menu
A Knife in the Back
Death of a Mystery Guest

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9787750845655

Overview:
Step into the charming world of the Old Forge Café Mysteries with this three-book collection from Alex Coombs. Follow Chef Charlie Hunter as she relocates to the idyllic Chilterns, chasing her dream of a bustling, delicious restaurant and a menu that speaks as clearly as any suspect. But peace proves elusive when a prominent local builder is found dead, casting Charlie into the spotlight and threatening the delicate balance of Hampden Green. Across three distinct settings—the serene countryside of the Chilterns, Hampden Green’s close-knit village life, and Edinburgh’s vibrant New Town—Charlie’s culinary curiosity, keen instincts, and generous heart keep you turning pages. Warmth, wit, and twisty plotting fuse with a mouthwatering sense of place to deliver a reading experience that feels both comforting and thrilling. Ideal for readers who crave character-driven mysteries with a foodie heartbeat and a sprinkle of festive atmosphere.

What Makes This Collection Special:
What sets this trio apart is the enduring, human charm of an amateur sleuth who remains wonderfully fallible yet fiercely determined. Charlie’s kitchen intelligence isn’t just about flavor; it’s a method for decoding motive, alibis, and secrets that lie beneath friendly village smiles. The series marries culinary detail with observant humour, giving you recipes for suspense alongside recipes for the table. With each instalment, the community around Charlie grows richer—new neighbors, rivalries, and motives deepen the puzzle while reinforcing the sense of belonging to a small-town circle you’ll want to revisit again and again. It’s cosy crime that tastes of data, danger, and warmth in equal measures.

Books Included in This Collection:
Murder on the Menu
Charlie Hunter’s move to Hampden Green promises the perfect backdrop for opening a restaurant that honours her craft. Yet serenity swiftly dissolves when a well-known local builder is murdered, throwing suspicion onto the outsider who could threaten the delicate balance of the village. The kitchen becomes a map of clues as Charlie navigates village politics, culinary pressures, and a web of secrets hiding in glossy surfaces. A deft blend of food, friendship, and forensic wit, this debut invites readers to settle in and solve the mystery alongside a heroine they’ll root for.

A Knife in the Back
In a world where balance is hard-won, Charlie turns to a mindfulness podcast to steady her hands and sharpen her focus. But the online guru she trusts proves fallible, and the very platform she leans on may conceal dangerous motives—potentially linked to Charlie’s kitchen. As Hampden Green’s tensions rise, a celebrated local writer becomes a target while the village’s infamous shock jock faces arrest. This instalment blends contemporary media intrigue with classic kitchen-crime plotting, offering fresh twists while keeping Charlie’s voice warm, wry, and impossibly relatable.

Death of a Mystery Guest
The final edge of the trilogy deepens the conspiracy around a high-profile visitor’s death, pushing Charlie to question loyalties and motives in Edinburgh’s bustling New Town as well as back in Hampden Green. With deft plotting, atmospheric settings, and a cadence that drags you breathlessly toward the truth, this book culminates Charlie’s culinary-crime journey with a satisfying balance of heart and edge-of-seat suspense. Expect intimate character moments, sharp clues, and a twist that lingers long after the last page.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for readers who adore cosy mysteries with a foodie twist and human, character-driven storytelling. Perfect for fans of British village life, culinary details, and clever puzzles solved by a charismatic heroine. It also makes a thoughtful gift for book clubs, culinary hobbyists, and anyone who enjoys festive, comforting reads that still deliver smart twists. If you’re building a shelf of binge-ready crime, this trio slots in neatly—from countryside charm to city intrigue—without losing the warmth that makes you want to reread them with a cup of tea.

Key Benefits:

• Complete three-book collection in a single, value-driven package
• Character-focused cosy mysteries with mouthwatering culinary detail
• Vivid, evolving settings across the Chilterns, Hampden Green, and Edinburgh
• Relatable heroine with wit, resilience, and a comforting, hopeful tone
• Rich supporting cast and ongoing character arcs for satisfying binge-reading
• Ideal for gifting to foodies, mystery lovers, and book clubs

About the Author:
Alex Coombs is the British author behind the Old Forge Café Mysteries, a warmly delicious blend of culinary art and traditional sleuthing. Drawing on a chef’s intuition and a love of small-town life, Coombs crafts stories where every dish is a clue and every setting feels lived-in. The series is celebrated for its accessible prose, witty dialogue, and the way food becomes storytelling—delicious, intimate, and slyly suspenseful. Readers appreciate the balance of charm and clever plotting, proof of a writer who knows both kitchens and crime.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete Old Forge Café Mysteries offers immersive, mood-rich storytelling that rewards re-reads. The trio provides a satisfying arc for Charlie, while each book stands strong on its own with distinct settings and fresh puzzles. It’s a collectible, gift-worthy set that invites you to cook up a cozy reading routine—perfect for autumn weekends, post-payday treats, or sharing with a reader who adores a warm mystery with a delicious bite of crime.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.