Praise for G.A. McKevett and the Savannah Reid Mysteries!
A BODY TO DIE FOR
“Witty, charming and should be read next to your
winter fire—with a liberal helping of brownies
and hot chocolate on hand.”
—Romantic Times
CORPSE SUZETTE
“Savannah’s as feisty as ever.”
—Kirkus Reviews
MURDER A LA MODE
“Added to a well-plotted mystery, the very funny
depiction of a different side of reality television
makes Murder à la Mode a delight.” —Mystery Scene
CEREAL KILLER
“Food lore, a good puzzle, an exciting climax and
cats with their therapeutic purring all add
to the fun.”
—Publishers Weekly
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
“Death by Chocolate is G.A. McKevett at her very best.” —Midwest Book Review
PEACHES AND SCREAMS
“A luscious heroine, humor, and down-home characters.”
—Library Journal
Just Desserts Bitter Sweets Killer Calories Cooked Goose Sugar and Spite Sour Grapes Peaches and Screams Death By Chocolate Cereal Killer Murder à la Mode Corpse Suzette Fat Free and Fatal Poisoned Tarts A Body to Die For Wicked Craving A Decadent Way to Die
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G.A. MCKEVETT
Wicked
CRAVING
A SAVANNAH REID MYSTERY
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CONTENTS
Praise for G.A. McKevett and the Savannah Reid Mysteries!
Books by G.A. McKevett
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
As a child and young woman, I was especially blessed to have a number of beautiful women in my life—women gentle in love, fierce in battle. They taught me so many lessons along my journey. Those who have passed on will remain forever in my heart. The others continue to inspire me every day. I love you all dearly.
This one is for you:
Peggy Stella Cora Blanche Gwendolynn Joleen Patsy Murle Wanda Anita Tracie Carolyn Linda Holly Elizabeth Leslie Mona Bobbie
I want to thank all the fans who write to me, sharing their thoughts and offering endless encouragement. Your stories touch my heart, and I enjoy your letters more than you know. I can be reached at:
Savannah Reid rolled down the window of the rented pickup, breathed in the fresh sea-scented air, and decided it was a perfect day in sunny California. But then, barring earthquakes, mudslides, and brush fires, most Southern California days were pert nigh