Patterns in Silicon
Julia Child Meets The Firm
Lea Sherwood, chef-owner of San Francisco’s acclaimed new restaurant, Panache, is the toast of the city—until a Silicon Valley CEO dies of poisoning over dinner. Branded a suspect in the murder of her old flame, Lea soon resolves to investigate on her own. Her pursuit of the killer pits her against rogue executives, wannabe millionaires, and cocky software wizards. It also leads her into a treacherous underworld of the Valley, where industrial espionage and financial fraud flourish, and greed reigns. As her life spins out of control, Lea risks all to confront the killer—and the dark side of the human heart.
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Drake Valley Press
April 2005
$14.95 ISBN: 0-972-81864-2
“Maureen Robb creates a new culinary entrée that deftly mixes real danger, suspense, and lively characters in the first of what’s sure to be a successful series.”
—Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star
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“The story … moves like a breathless rollercoaster car chase scene through the San Francisco hills.”
—MyShelf.com
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“A real page-turner!”
—NPR
“A fast-paced debut .... the plot has many twists and turns. Lea is a very likeable and very human protagonist....
I very much enjoyed this first Lea Sherwood mystery and am eager to read the next installment.”
—Mystery Place
“A complex weave of subplots and motives .... Recommended as a fun read that will keep those pages turning. You food buffs will especially like this tale by talented author Maureen Robb.”
—New Mystery Reader
Patterns has been nominated for the Library of Virginia Award.