Carmela Dutra is a writer from the Bay Area who loves food trucks, family, and cozy mysteries. Her debut novel, A Murder Most Fowl, has been praised by Kirkus Reviews for its ""serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments,"" lauded by Criminal Element for the ""juicy reasoning behind the sabotage that was almost as shocking as the murder itself,"" and described as ""the perfect escapist read, brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun"" by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams. Carmela has also been featured in CrimeReads Magazine. A lover of humor, quirky characters, and all things geeky, Carmela spends her days sketching, sipping far too much coffee, and overcuddling her allergy-inducing cats and dog. She lives with her husband and two dinosaur-obsessed sons, drawing inspiration from rainy afternoons, bustling farmers' markets, and the unexpected moments that make life memorable.
Praise for Hot Wings and Homicide: “Winner, winner, murder for dinner . . . An entertaining mystery with amusing characters—including a pet chicken.” —Kirkus Reviews “With a dash of humor and a sprinkling of great characters on top of an engaging plot, Dutra’s cozy is perfect for foodies.” —Library Journal Praise for A Murder Most Fowl: “A serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments add up to a fun read.” —Kirkus Reviews “The juicy reasoning behind the sabotage that plagued the show was almost as shocking as the murder itself.” —Criminal Element “Plan a snack and a drink, a comfy blanket and staying up past your bedtime with this book!!!” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews ""Imaginative, clever, laced with humor and unexpected plot twists leading to a dramatic conclusion."" —Midwest Book Review “The first book in the series, and it’s a good one . . . Fans of small-town murder mysteries will enjoy this one.” —Red Carpet Crash “An absolutely knockout debut . . . Forget the real housewives of anywhere – this book is fun-filled first class entertainment without even turning on your TV!” —Wonder Women Sixty “The perfect escapist read brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun.” —Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret, Book, and Scone Society mysteries