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The Accidental Joe: The Top-Secret Life of a Celebrity Chef

Tantor Media. Aug. 2024. 7:34 hrs. ISBN 9798855548587. $19.99. M
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Narrated by the author (who also wrote Crashing Heat, under the name Richard Castle), this is a thrilling blend of espionage, humor, and culinary adventure. The clever tale centers around celebrity chef Sebastian Pike, who unexpectedly finds himself working with the CIA (the spy agency, not the culinary school). Sebastian initially refuses to use his cooking and travel show as a cover for spying, but the promise of high-stakes excitement and a spark with CIA agent Cammie Nova change his mind. The novel expertly balances suspense with a dose of humor as Sebastian and Cammie team up to extract a mole from Russia. Listeners are transported to locations across France while diving into the inner workings of producing a global cooking show. The narration is sharp, with attention to dialogue, making the story absorbing, while the romantic chemistry between Sebastian and Cammie will keep listeners engaged in their pairing and the mission.
VERDICT For fans of spy novels, those who love intrigue, and foodies, who will discover what happens behind the scenes of celebrity cooking shows.
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