Roux the Day. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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Roux the Day
Peter King, 2002
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Mark Jean, 2020

Henry is tasked with locating and acquiring a long-lost, extremely valuable cook book. Henry and Maggie soon become embroiled in a murder investigation whereby a priceless book’s secrets have grave repercussions for everyone who owns it.


The Color of Rain. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2011 book
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The Color of Rain
Michael Spehn, Gina Spehn, 2011
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Anne Wheeler, 2014

When Gina loses her spouse on Christmas Day, Michael, a parent at her children’s school, who also lost his wife at the same time, quickly becomes a friend to her. They become closer and fall in love as they support one another and their kids through bereavement. However, the presence of relatives and friends makes them wonder if being together is a wise choice.


Eat, Drink & Be Buried. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Eat, Drink, and be Buried
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Eat, Drink, and be Buried
Peter King, 2001
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Mark Jean, 2017

Henry is hired by a wealthy family with a distinguished history and a sizable estate to manage the cuisine for a yearly summer gala. Maggie and Henry are once again on the job after one of the host’s sons passes away during the party and find themselves caught up in a nasty dispute amongst the family fortune’s heirs.


Death Al Dente. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1999 book, Death al Dente
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Death al Dente
Peter King, 1999
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Terry Ingram, 2016

Murder was not on the menu when Henry Roth was asked to recruit the best Italian chef for a brand-new upscale restaurant. Henry and Maggie discover themselves at the center of another murder mystery with terrible repercussions as the death toll rises.


A Healthy Place to Die. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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A Healthy Place to Die
Peter King, 2000
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Scott Smith, 2015

When Henry accepts a speaking engagement at a posh resort spa, he soon finds himself at the center of another homicide. Our favorite duo, with Maggie by his side, must not only track down the murderer but also take care to avoid becoming his newest victim.


The Gourmet Detective. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1994 book
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The Gourmet Detective
Peter King, 1994
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Scott Smith, 2015

Together with a stunning investigator, a chef who has turned culinary sleuth investigates the mysterious death of a guest at a famous dinner party.


Monday Night Mayhem. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1988 book
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Monday Night Mayhem
Marc Gunter, 1988
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Ernest R. Dickerson, 2002

The early years of a television sports powerhouse are chronicled as ABC becomes a player in the NFL coverage by putting their full resources into a major showcase. Executive Roone Arledge recruits former Dallas Cowboys quarterback ‘Dandy’ Don Meredith, along with Keith Jackson, and the combative Howard Cosell as commentators for the broadcasts, which become funny, odd trio events to millions of viewers.


Hoffa. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Hoffa
Ken Englade, 1992
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Danny DeVito, 1992

This is the story of the infamous American labor union figure Jimmy Hoffa, known for orchestrating a contentious strike, negotiating with members of the organized crime syndicate, and vanishing under mysterious circumstances in 1975.


Rising Sun. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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Rising Sun
Michael Crichton, 1992
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Philip Kaufman, 1993

During a commencement gala at the newly opened Los Angeles headquarters of Nakamoto, a Japanese keiretsu, a call girl named Cheryl Lynn Austin, is found dead, apparently after a violent sexual encounter. Smith and Connor suspect Eddie Sakamura, Cheryl’s yakuza boyfriend, of killing her, and interrogate him at a house party.


Charlotte's Web. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1952 book
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Charlotte's Web
E.B. White, 1952
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Gary Winick, 2006

During springtime on a farm in Somerset County, Maine, young Fern Arable discovers her father John about to kill a runt of a litter of newborn pigs. She successfully begs her father to spare the piglet’s life; Fern names him Wilbur and nurtures him lovingly. The next morning, Fern sneaks Wilbur into her school desk, causing commotion.


Sleeping with the Enemy. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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Sleeping with the Enemy
Nancy Price, 1987
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Joseph Ruben, 1991

Laura Burney has a seemingly idyllic life and perfect marriage to Martin, a successful Boston investment counselor. On one occasion, Martin jealously claims that Laura has flirted with their new Cape Cod neighbor, an attractive doctor she has only glimpsed distantly, before physically assaulting her, and then later, in a recurring pattern, apologetically showers her with flowers and gifts.


A Thousand Acres. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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A Thousand Acres
Jane Smiley, 1991
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Jocelyn Moorhouse, 1997

Upon the retirement of an aging father, he bequeaths the prosperous family farm to his three daughters. However, this seemingly generous gesture sets off a chain reaction of explosive events that loom over the family, posing a threat to their unity and potentially tearing them apart forever.