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Albert Smith's Culinary Capers #9
Lancashire Hotpot Peril
Visiting a small Lancashire town to learn their culinary secrets, a retired detective and his former police dog dream of delicious dishes …
… what they get is the dead body of a famous TV chef.
Instantly plunged into a mystery that threatens to test their limits, Rex and Albert must stay one step ahead of the killer. However, it seems that everyone around them had a motive for wanting the TV chef to meet an untimely end.
With no end of suspects, who can they turn to for help? Everyone around them could be the killer and it quickly becomes clear that someone does not want this mystery solved.
Taking the lead, Rex puts his nose to the ground and drums up some help, for when all else fails, the dog can be relied on to smell what the humans cannot see.
Get ready for adventure as your favourite man and dog duo get deadly in Lancashire.
Baking. It can get a guy killed.
… what they get is the dead body of a famous TV chef.
Instantly plunged into a mystery that threatens to test their limits, Rex and Albert must stay one step ahead of the killer. However, it seems that everyone around them had a motive for wanting the TV chef to meet an untimely end.
With no end of suspects, who can they turn to for help? Everyone around them could be the killer and it quickly becomes clear that someone does not want this mystery solved.
Taking the lead, Rex puts his nose to the ground and drums up some help, for when all else fails, the dog can be relied on to smell what the humans cannot see.
Get ready for adventure as your favourite man and dog duo get deadly in Lancashire.
Baking. It can get a guy killed.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2021
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Steve Higgs
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When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
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All I need from you is an email address to send them to. Here's the link you need - https://mailchi.mp/fd47a6eb4ae5/patri...
When I wrote my first novel, Paranormal Nonsense, I was a Captain in the British Army. I would love to pretend that I had one of those careers that has to be redacted and in general denied by the government and that I have had to change my name and continually move about because I am still on the watch list in several countries. In truth though, I started out as a mechanic. Not like Jason Statham, sneaking about as a contract killer, more like one of those greasy gits that charge you a fortune and keep your car for a week when all you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.
At school, I was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, I won my first award. However, calling it my first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, I am having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and will claim to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in my head as they clamor to get out.
Now retired from the military, I live in the south-east corner of England with a pair of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, I doubt I will ever leave, the beer is just too good.
Links:
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Higgs/...
Website: https://stevehiggsbooks.wordpress.com/
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March 2, 2024
Lancashire Hotpot Peril by Steve Higgs is the 9th book in the Albert Smith’s Culinary Capers mystery series. Retired police detective Albert Smith and his”assistance dog” Rex Harrison are visiting Lancashire on their culinary tour to taste their famous award winning hotpot but find that a television chef has been murdered at the restaurant. I love this series and especially Rex who seems to always be ahead of his humans. A very entertaining mystery with Rex providing plenty of laughs as always.
March 20, 2024
More of the same in this book. The attempted “mentoring” of the not so distinguished policeman was pretty funny and added to the story. The plot line got a little complicated but all worked out in the end.
July 20, 2021
Who would ever think of cooking as dangerous?
Our main characters, Albert Smith and his German Shepherd dog Rex Harrison certainly didn't think it would be. After all, it's only food.
So, expecting a tasty cooked meal they ventured to Lancashire from where Lancashire Hotpot takes its name.
Obviously things rarely go according to plan, and although Albert was thinking longingly of mouth watering Lancashire Hotpot; one of his late wife's spécialité de la maison, and it had been some time since he had last eaten it; he was not destined to get to taste any on this culinary tour of the British Isles which he and Rex had embarked upon. It seemed that on the very day that they arrived, that a man had suddenly dropped dead at the very restaurant that Albert was hoping to eat at!
The dead man; a famous chef called Chris Caan, had died on the day he was supposed to be filming a program at the very restaurant he sadly died in.
Albert, initially saddened at the mans death and the closing of the restaurant he was hoping to eat at, decided to try to help the Lancashire police force to solve the case quickly enough that the restaurant could reopen, therefore allowing him to get some of the famous hotpot.
However, things tended to get complicated when Albert and Rex get involved. Of course, Rex considered himself as the better sleuth as he had the better nose for things, but he was unable to explain his findings to his owner, and so was forced to wait till Albert figured things out for himself.
Much hilarity therefore ensues as Rex and Albert set out to do what Albert felt the local police were failing to do. Find the guilty party, promptly. And Albert being a retired senior police detective could not resist the challenge!
Our main characters, Albert Smith and his German Shepherd dog Rex Harrison certainly didn't think it would be. After all, it's only food.
So, expecting a tasty cooked meal they ventured to Lancashire from where Lancashire Hotpot takes its name.
Obviously things rarely go according to plan, and although Albert was thinking longingly of mouth watering Lancashire Hotpot; one of his late wife's spécialité de la maison, and it had been some time since he had last eaten it; he was not destined to get to taste any on this culinary tour of the British Isles which he and Rex had embarked upon. It seemed that on the very day that they arrived, that a man had suddenly dropped dead at the very restaurant that Albert was hoping to eat at!
The dead man; a famous chef called Chris Caan, had died on the day he was supposed to be filming a program at the very restaurant he sadly died in.
Albert, initially saddened at the mans death and the closing of the restaurant he was hoping to eat at, decided to try to help the Lancashire police force to solve the case quickly enough that the restaurant could reopen, therefore allowing him to get some of the famous hotpot.
However, things tended to get complicated when Albert and Rex get involved. Of course, Rex considered himself as the better sleuth as he had the better nose for things, but he was unable to explain his findings to his owner, and so was forced to wait till Albert figured things out for himself.
Much hilarity therefore ensues as Rex and Albert set out to do what Albert felt the local police were failing to do. Find the guilty party, promptly. And Albert being a retired senior police detective could not resist the challenge!
June 30, 2021
Albert and Rex are in Clitheroe to taste the award winning Hotpot created by Danny Parsons when a celebrity chef is murdered by the very dish he wishes to try and Danny is suspected of murder!!The story reveals Chris, the celebrity chef, and Danny went to catering college together along with another friend called Jack. Jack called on Chris to visit his restaurant in the hope that he would give a glowing review to help rebuild his business ,instead though Chris tore his establishment to shreds causing Jack to lose everything , Jack finds out Chris is in town to do a show and tries to get revenge but others have beaten him to it!!! Rex causes quite a few laughs too as he cannot get his human to understand him,another great story from Steve Higgs. 5 stars really do not do him any justice.
October 4, 2021
Read books in order!
I just love this series, Albert and Rex are quite the pair, Albert is getting better at reading Rex's clues.
Rex as usual cant wait for his partner Albert to catch up, why dont humans have a better sense of smell?
Rex is sure that if humans had a better sense of smell, they would solve the crime much sooner. Rex did get to play his favorite game of chase and "bite", I always get a kick of his never ending "Taking a Bite out of- the bum side- Crime. This was a very twisted, too many suspects with false starts, twisted motives, hidden past resentments, and surprise ending. Another must read.
I just love this series, Albert and Rex are quite the pair, Albert is getting better at reading Rex's clues.
Rex as usual cant wait for his partner Albert to catch up, why dont humans have a better sense of smell?
Rex is sure that if humans had a better sense of smell, they would solve the crime much sooner. Rex did get to play his favorite game of chase and "bite", I always get a kick of his never ending "Taking a Bite out of- the bum side- Crime. This was a very twisted, too many suspects with false starts, twisted motives, hidden past resentments, and surprise ending. Another must read.
July 16, 2021
In this latest installment of the adventures of Albert and Rex, they barely get into town when they run into their latest dead body. And, of course, they can't stay out of it. Although Rex's main concern is finding the food that he thinks people are hiding. It's a who-done-it with multiple suspects, a bumbling cop and a very smart dog. And don't forget the recipe at the end of the book. I didn't even know what a hotpot was, but now thinking very seriously about trying the recipe. It's good, clean fun. You can't go wrong with this one.
July 22, 2021
Adventures galore
The newest adventure of Albert and Rex did not disappoint me. The crime solving duo is growing better able to work out what the other partner has on his mind. Hard to do, since one talks and the other barks.
Albert's adult children appear on and off to bring in an official bit of police work. The family touch is nice, as Albert is wandering around England with just his dog for company.
Albert missed his famous dinner of Hot Pot at this stop on his travels, but stirred up his own hodge podge of wacky villains in the latest murder.
The newest adventure of Albert and Rex did not disappoint me. The crime solving duo is growing better able to work out what the other partner has on his mind. Hard to do, since one talks and the other barks.
Albert's adult children appear on and off to bring in an official bit of police work. The family touch is nice, as Albert is wandering around England with just his dog for company.
Albert missed his famous dinner of Hot Pot at this stop on his travels, but stirred up his own hodge podge of wacky villains in the latest murder.
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September 21, 2021This was a fun series. Traveling around England with his German Shepherd police dog, retired police detective, Albert Smith, finds adventure in every city. Spiced with a bit of danger, he's getting on the local detectives' nerves - woo hoo! There's a backstory that won't be solved until the last book which also makes this an interesting read. The reader knows the outline while Albert and Rex the dog can only guess.
I am enjoying another series by Steve Higgs - I think he is a very talented author!
I am enjoying another series by Steve Higgs - I think he is a very talented author!
November 8, 2021
Retired Chief Detective Albert Smith and his ex-canine officer Rex Harrison continue their culinary tour of Great Britain when they travel to Dundee, Scotland to sample the famous Dundee cake. Before they even disembark from the train they’re caught up in another murder investigation with some very surprising plot twists. Steve Higgs series of books are all addicting, and Albert and Rex’s adventures are no exception. There are many LOL moments. All Higgs books are bing worthy! Very enjoyable!
July 22, 2021
What fun!
As usual, Albert and Rex lead us all on a merry chase in another British town with a claim to fame for a special food item. The clever detectives work together to solve a new mystery in each new location. The hilarity that ensues will keep you laughing along with being amazed at the sometimes far fetched conclusion to each new case. This one was a favorite. Try it, you'll love it!
As usual, Albert and Rex lead us all on a merry chase in another British town with a claim to fame for a special food item. The clever detectives work together to solve a new mystery in each new location. The hilarity that ensues will keep you laughing along with being amazed at the sometimes far fetched conclusion to each new case. This one was a favorite. Try it, you'll love it!
August 29, 2021
Yummy - again
I don't know who I love more, Albert or Rex. Rex is definitely funnier. Their adventures are so much fun to read. I always try to figure out whodunnit, and I'm always surprised at the ending. This story, with the constable assistant, was delightful. He added something the other Albert and Rex stories didn't have. Long live Albert and Rex and may they scour the continent the way they're doing England.
I don't know who I love more, Albert or Rex. Rex is definitely funnier. Their adventures are so much fun to read. I always try to figure out whodunnit, and I'm always surprised at the ending. This story, with the constable assistant, was delightful. He added something the other Albert and Rex stories didn't have. Long live Albert and Rex and may they scour the continent the way they're doing England.
July 16, 2021
Albert wants a hotpot! Unfortunately if he wants one before leaving Lancaster, he's going to have to solve another murder since the local police aren't doing a very good job of that.
Rex Harrison is quite comical in this book as well. Quite the character, Rex brings humor to the stories with his keen dog wit.
Higgs has another hit on his hands and we all benefit!
Rex Harrison is quite comical in this book as well. Quite the character, Rex brings humor to the stories with his keen dog wit.
Higgs has another hit on his hands and we all benefit!
July 17, 2021
Albert and Rex are continuing their culinary tour of the UK. Of course, there’s bound to be a crime to prevent or delay Albert’s pursuit of the best tasty treats. As usual there are plenty of laughs and lots of action. Really enjoyable.
I received an ARC copy of the book in return for an honest review.
I received an ARC copy of the book in return for an honest review.
July 17, 2021
Love this series
A fun series about a retired inspector traveling in the UK with his former police dog on a food tour. I find myself checking out the food Albert is exploring since the cuisine is different from the US. The plot and subplots move quickly. There is humor with the antics of Rex that had me laughing out loud. I can't wait for the next book!
A fun series about a retired inspector traveling in the UK with his former police dog on a food tour. I find myself checking out the food Albert is exploring since the cuisine is different from the US. The plot and subplots move quickly. There is humor with the antics of Rex that had me laughing out loud. I can't wait for the next book!
July 17, 2021
Best yet
This has to be the funniest rex and Albert caper yet. Read it on the hottest day yet and had to finnish it . Laughed till I cried at the vision of a copper sitting backwards on Rexs back, and the episode at the vets!what can I say except brilliant. Steve you know how to give a girl a giggle!
This has to be the funniest rex and Albert caper yet. Read it on the hottest day yet and had to finnish it . Laughed till I cried at the vision of a copper sitting backwards on Rexs back, and the episode at the vets!what can I say except brilliant. Steve you know how to give a girl a giggle!
August 2, 2021
Another winner
Another great Cozy mystery. Albert and rex set off 2 Solve This interesting and crazy Story about a search for the best hotpot In Lancashire. Trying to figure out all the crazy twists and turns And clues And solving it With a Conglomeration Of people and suspects-- You gotta read it
Another great Cozy mystery. Albert and rex set off 2 Solve This interesting and crazy Story about a search for the best hotpot In Lancashire. Trying to figure out all the crazy twists and turns And clues And solving it With a Conglomeration Of people and suspects-- You gotta read it
September 7, 2021
Hot Pot
This book was almost as confusing as the one before but not quite! It was a great read and I can’t explain how much I laugh at the antics of Rex. He is a veritable character that makes me out loud when remembering some of his antics. I can hardly wait for the next book in the series.
This book was almost as confusing as the one before but not quite! It was a great read and I can’t explain how much I laugh at the antics of Rex. He is a veritable character that makes me out loud when remembering some of his antics. I can hardly wait for the next book in the series.
July 18, 2021
Rex had it right
Another hit right from the start. Murder, jealousy, attempted murder, more jealousy, hilarious antics from Rex and this was a recipe for a great story. I might have peed a little from laughing in certain parts but it was worth it.
Another hit right from the start. Murder, jealousy, attempted murder, more jealousy, hilarious antics from Rex and this was a recipe for a great story. I might have peed a little from laughing in certain parts but it was worth it.
October 10, 2021
I am glad that Albert did not appear as ditsy in this book as he previously appeared. This book seems to have lost the gastrothief thread. Not my fav of the series but still an enjoyable , easy read. I LOVED the scene where the car grill played dead. I clutched my phone and manically giggled.
July 16, 2021
Murder
Have to make a Hotpot now but maybe wait till winter as the forecast suggests a heatwave. Downloaded and read in a day…….easy to read and just love Rex.
Have to make a Hotpot now but maybe wait till winter as the forecast suggests a heatwave. Downloaded and read in a day…….easy to read and just love Rex.
July 19, 2021
Complicated
If you know enough about this and that, (I didn't), you'll be able to figure it out. Great job, Steve! Keep 'em comin'. I love Albert and Red stories.
If you know enough about this and that, (I didn't), you'll be able to figure it out. Great job, Steve! Keep 'em comin'. I love Albert and Red stories.
July 19, 2021
Such a fun adventure and what an unexpected conclusion to the mystery. And Rex’s character is more interesting every book. Love Rex!
July 21, 2021
Comical
Easy reading some comical bits specially with Rex. The ex police officer and ex police dog getting into some scrapes .
Easy reading some comical bits specially with Rex. The ex police officer and ex police dog getting into some scrapes .
July 23, 2021
Fabulous!!
Well written, fabulous theme, two awesome characters, that are just plain fun to read, a great bunch of supporting characters, and damn good murder mysteries.
Well written, fabulous theme, two awesome characters, that are just plain fun to read, a great bunch of supporting characters, and damn good murder mysteries.
July 26, 2021
A real page turner. Steve Higgs really did his homework. I highly recommend.
August 2, 2021
This series is simply delightful. The plots are intriguing, funny, captivating and a definite page turner! Albert and Rex are partners to be wary of to criminals!
August 20, 2021
Loved it
I love the story lines. Funny and serious, love the travels. The writing is great can’t wait to read the next one.
I love the story lines. Funny and serious, love the travels. The writing is great can’t wait to read the next one.
October 27, 2021
Rex is my favourite character ❤️
May 13, 2024
Albert and Rex are venturing into Lancashire to learn about the Hotpot. As they arrive at the destination, the police are on site as a TV chef is deceased. The circumstances are questionable. The suspect list is long. And the detective in charge is unwilling to investigate properly.
This story is an engaging "Cozy Culinary Mystery." The main characters go to great lengths to learn meaningful details about the crime to help the local constabulary find the correct culprit. The tale comes to a rousing conclusion because of the long years of experience available. Hopefully, the following episodes are just as entertaining.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Haunting. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
Part of "Albert Smith's Culinary Capers: The first 10 Recipes - A Culinary Cozy Mystery Adventure."
This story is an engaging "Cozy Culinary Mystery." The main characters go to great lengths to learn meaningful details about the crime to help the local constabulary find the correct culprit. The tale comes to a rousing conclusion because of the long years of experience available. Hopefully, the following episodes are just as entertaining.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Haunting. Tragic. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.
Part of "Albert Smith's Culinary Capers: The first 10 Recipes - A Culinary Cozy Mystery Adventure."
May 30, 2024
Es ist eine Freude, Albert Smith und Rex Harrison auf ihrer kulinarischen Reise durch Großbritannien zu begleiten und bei ihren Ermittlungen zuschauen zu können 😁Und gerade dieser Fall hat so viele Facetten, dass wohl niemand wirklich auf die Lösung kommen kann, zumindest nicht voll umfänglich.
Mit viel Humor, und durch Rex' Spürnase sowie seinen Versuchen, mit seinem Menschen zu kommunizieren auch eine wunderbare Art der wechselnden Erzählweisen hat man eigentlich immer ein Lächeln im Gesicht und genießt seine Lektüre wirklich sehr.
Mir hat dieser Fall jedenfalls sehr gefallen, so dass ich über die paar Übersetzungsfehler hinwegsehe und sogar die volle Punktzahl = 10/10 Punkte gebe. Bislang ist dies meiner Meinung nach der beste Krimi der Reihe.
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Mit viel Humor, und durch Rex' Spürnase sowie seinen Versuchen, mit seinem Menschen zu kommunizieren auch eine wunderbare Art der wechselnden Erzählweisen hat man eigentlich immer ein Lächeln im Gesicht und genießt seine Lektüre wirklich sehr.
Mir hat dieser Fall jedenfalls sehr gefallen, so dass ich über die paar Übersetzungsfehler hinwegsehe und sogar die volle Punktzahl = 10/10 Punkte gebe. Bislang ist dies meiner Meinung nach der beste Krimi der Reihe.
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