The Chocolatier
Two detectives must investigate a killer, but mystery is not as sweet as it seems…
The ‘game’s a foot’ in The Chocolatier - a Victorian England whydunnit; one with a sweet n’ savory edge. If you’re into Sherlock Holmes mysteries, this should be right up your cobbled street.
Frank and Edward are two detectives hunting a serial killer… as good detectives are wont to do. At least, until a mysterious note is delivered to them, from a just-as-mysterious Jacob Stiles.
The epitome of a man scorned, Jacob has been adding a secret ingredient to his delicious chocolate truffles – ones that’ve been selling like hot-cakes as of late.
Luring the detectives to his shop, Jacob confesses to Frank and Edward that his first victim - wife Rose – couldn’t resist a nibble now and then. Needless to say, most revenge is best served cold. Cool, calculated and skilled in his art, Jacob has more not-so-sweet surprises in store.
And so begins the game of cat and mouse. Who will be Jacob’s final victim? Frank or Edward? Or someone else? Most importantly, what is Jacob’s true motive? To serve up “true desserts”… or does he simply “hunger” to kill?
If you’re in the mood for a detective story with a taste for intrigue, window-shop The Chocolatier. You may find it’s just your taste!!
About the reviewer:
Elaine Clayton is a London-based screenwriter, who has written several well received shorts and is currently doing a Masters in Play and Scriptwriting. Comfortable in a broad range of genres, Elaine has an innate sense of structure and arc development. Contact her at Elaine_clayton(AT) hotmail(.)co(.)uk