There's a new family in the White House, and that means there is a whole new set of taste buds to please. White House Executive Chef Olivia "Ollie" Paras is busy making sure the first meals for the new residents are just right when she discovers a mysterious batch of take-out chicken supposedly delivered for the two children of the new President. Suspicious of this unscheduled delivery, Ollie makes the decision not to let the kids eat the chicken, infuriating the First Lady who vows to have Ollie's job.

But when some staff ate the wings and became terribly sick, they are rushed to the hospital where they are held hostage by extremists from Armustan who demand the release of their leader from an American prison. Ollie soon believes that it was the First Family who were the real targets, but she must keep mum about her suspicions as she tries to determine if there is someone on the staff working with the terrorists to harm the First Family. But will she uncover the truth in time to prevent a life-altering catastrophe from occurring?

In BUFFALO WEST WING, Julie Hyzy's latest White House Chef Mystery, the action centers around a story that could have been ripped from today's news. Having young children in the White House does alter how many things are done, and Hyzy's obvious research into protocol and procedures gives her story the realistic element that her readers have come to expect from this top-notch mystery writer.

Adventure, intrigue, and a dash of romance combine for a delicious cozy that is a delight to read. An added treat - Hyzy includes nearly 30 pages of recipes for the delectable dishes mentioned through the book.