Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus

“A Certain Hunger” follows the life of Dorothy Daniels, a food critic living in New York City with a dark secret. By day, she is a well-respected critic, but by night, she indulges in a grisly hobby—she is a serial killer with a taste for the culinary arts. Dorothy’s sophisticated palate extends beyond gourmet dishes; she uses her meals as a way to satisfy her darker cravings. As she navigates high society and the food scene, her double life grows increasingly complex, and the boundaries between her professional and personal worlds begin to blur. The novel explores themes of desire, power, and the macabre with sharp, dark humor, creating a provocative and unsettling narrative.