Snarky food critic Josie Tucker usually can soothe any problem with food or drink. Missed bus? Mango-orange smoothie. Mild doldrums? A piece of peppered beef jerky. But lately, she can't stand the smell of a watery cup of broth. Being at the mercy of an indignant and vengeful stomach is no cup of tea. So what happens when she gets roped into being the last-minute bridesmaid at a society wedding? The bride's mother tries to kill her with kindness. Too bad for the bride, Josie won't be the only victim. "'The Bride Wore Dead' is a tasty, and thoroughly enjoyable, mystery." --Mike Billington, author "The Bride Wore Dead has everything a reader expects from modern crime fiction - sharp writing, an unpredictable plot, quirky characters. But it also holds surprises for the reader. As one of the new breed of indie authors, Kaplan has broken many of the rules of crime fiction - with panache - and created something refreshingly different. Her characterisation has depth." --Virginia King, former prize-winning publisher, author of "The First Lie" (BRAG Medallion Honoree)