[Ellen McKenzie 03] • And Murder for Desser

Ellen McKenzie and her fiance, Chief of Police Dan Dunham, are on their way to the very upscale Harvest Festival Dinner, hosted by Ellen's niece, Sabrina, and her husband, Mark Tortelli. New to Silver Springs Winery, the Tortellis know their jobs depend on the success of this event; the reputation of the guest chef hasn't helped calm their nerves. Otto Messinger is noted for his temper tantrums. Tonight's guest list seems to include everyone who has ever had a feud with Otto, a fact the little chef is thoroughly enjoying. The dinner progresses, a little shaky but without disaster. Then it's time for dessert. But where is Otto? It is Sabrina who finds him, quite dead, in a wine fermenting tank."