Leslie Karst’s cozy murder involving an Italian restaurant near Monterey will make your mouth water while dreaming of the sea. Karst keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The old Italian guys, the chef, the police officer, all the characters are entertaining. The descriptions of Sally’s bicycle rides and painting classes and trips to her dad’s restaurant are pleasant. I really enjoyed the touch of romance and while I am a new comer to this series I was rooting for Sally and Eric. If you enjoy Italian food, the seaside, watercolor painting, and murder then this book is for you.