It's hard to say for sure, but perhaps Anthony Bourdain did. His diverse interests could have led him to write mystery novels before hitting the big time in the culinary world.
Another storyline could be about a rare and precious ingredient that goes missing from the chef's kitchen. As the chef investigates, they discover a web of secrets and lies within the culinary world. There could be black - market dealings, secret societies of food enthusiasts, and a race against time to find the ingredient before it's used for some nefarious purpose.
Nigella Lawson. While she is mostly associated with cooking and food - related shows, if she were to author mystery novels, she could bring her unique perspective. There's no official information on her writing mystery novels yet, but her creativity in the kitchen might translate well into the mystery - writing world.
Another novel by Sparks is 'A Walk to Remember'. This story is about a young couple facing challenges while falling in love. It's a story full of hope, faith and the power of love, and it has been made into a successful movie as well.