When Babe Hunt traded Kansas City’s high society for the small-town charm of Peculiar, Missouri, she thought the biggest challenge would be adjusting to life without a proper martini bar. Her husband’s retirement dreams of BBQ competition glory and running the local butcher shop, Peculiar Meats, seemed harmless enough—but when boredom, a dare, and a gin-fueled detour land her at a local crime scene, she finds herself knee-deep in brisket, barbecue sauce, and—oh yeah—a murder. But small-town secrets run deep, and someone in Peculiar isn’t happy with Babe’s snooping. Between gossipy neighbors who know everything, a best friend who flirts with anything in uniform, and a husband warned to rein in his wife or risk losing customers, Babe's attempt at peaceful rural living goes up in flames. Can she solve the case before she gets run out of town? Or will her big-city instincts and mystic intuition land her right on the butcher’s block? Perfect for fans of sassy sleuths, small-town secrets, and just a hint of the paranormal — Peculiar Meats serves up murder with a marbled edge.