Russell writes a good thriller novel; he also writes a good short story. Three, in fact: Crème Brûlée, To the Last Bite, and Shashlyk and Morozhenoe. The first and last feature Ridley Fox—a familiar face, as he’s the main character in Russell’s Pandora’s Succession. And, as always, he’s in top form: focussed, clever, and not to be messed with.

We’ve all heard the expression ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’. In ‘To the Last Bite’, a chef knocks the socks off a scorned woman…I have a very sound piece of advice: take care not to upset a chef before you’ve sampled his food.

This was a most enjoyable read. Small though these little snacks might be, Russell packs nice juicy filling ingredients of tension, suspense, and wryness, into them, leaving you pleasantly satisfied.
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Three short stories that are really short but interesting. While I breezed through the book I was certainly entertained.

Worth a read.. ( )

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the three short suspense stories in this collection. The author is great at setting the stage and making twist in the story. Each story leaves you wanting more. Can't wait to read more from this author..and hopefully more about Fox.!! ( )

This is a trilogy of three very short stories in which food plays key roles. The stories had great plot twists, and were fun to read. i did wish they had been a little longer, though -- they seemed to be cut off a bit at the end. Overall, though, they were fun to read, and I look forward to reading more by Russell Brooks. ( )

Unsavory Delicacies is a delightful collection of three short stories and the perfect introduction to those unfamiliar with the author Russell Brooks.

Creme Brulee – deals with a cunning women who uses her beauty to deal with a illegitimate transaction.

To the Last Bite – tells the story of a food critic who is bent on destroying every place he eats at.

Shashlyk and Morozhenoe – tells the story of a man who finds himself on the wrong side of the Russian Mafia.

If you are looking for a short and fast paced read this may just be the book for you and I highly recommend it. I enjoyed this collection as much as I did the Pandoras Succession. I look forward to seeing what Russell Brooks comes up with next.

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