- Blurb -
When a fierce rivalry between key lime pie bakers leads to a pastry chef' s murder, food critic Hayley Snow is fit to be pied. During the week between Christmas and New Year' s, the year-round population of Key West, Florida, faces a tsunami of tourists and snowbirds. It doesn' t help that outrageously wealthy key lime pie aficionado David Sloan has persuaded the city to host his pie-baking contest. Every pie purveyor on the island is out to win the coveted Key Lime Key to the City and Key Zest food critic Hayley Snow is on the scene to report it. Meanwhile, Hayley' s home life is turning more tart than sweet. Hayley' s new hubby, police detective Nathan Bransford, announces that her intimidating mother-in-law is bearing down on the island for a surprise visit. Hayley offers to escort Nathan' s crusty mom on the iconic Conch Train Tour of the island' s holiday lights, but it becomes a recipe for disaster when they find a corpse among the glittering palm trees and fantastic flamingos. The victim--Au Citron Vert' s controversial new pastry chef--was a frontrunner in Sloan' s contest. It' s bad enough that Hayley' s too-curious mother-in-law is cooking up trouble. Now, the murderer is out to take a slice out of Hayley. Can she handle the heat of a killer' s kitchen?
- Titles in the Series -
Key West Food Critic Mystery #07: Killer Takeout - (not currently available)
#09: A Deadly Feast
#10: Key Lime Crime, The
#11: A Scone Of Contention
- Reviews -
Praise for The Key Lime Crime "The well-described Key West setting nicely complements the foodie frame in this satisfying cozy, which is a natural for fans of Joanne Fluke' s Hannah Swensen mysteries. " --Booklist"Charming characters, an appealing setting, and mouthwatering bonus recipes make this a perfect choice for foodie cozy lovers. " --Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Key West Food Critic mysteries: "Hayley Snow is one of my favorite amateur sleuths. She' s clever and quick witted and takes readers on a twisty turny journey to solve a well crafted and sharply plotted mystery. --Jenn McKinlay, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Cupcake Bakery mysteries "I love this series! [Lucy Burdette has] revitalized my love of cozy mysteries. " --Laurell K. Hamilton, New York Times bestselling author "What fun! Lucy Burdette writes evocatively about Key West and food a winning combination. I can' t wait for the next entry in this charming series. " Diane Mott Davidson, New York Times bestselling author "Food, fun, and felonies. What more could a reader ask for? " Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author
- Author Bio -
Clinical psychologist Lucy Burdette has published 15 mysteries, including the latest in the Key West food critic mysteries. Her books and stories have been shortlisted for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. She' s a member of Mystery Writers of America and a past president of Sisters in Crime. She lives in Madison, CT and Key West, FL.
- Full Details -
Status: | Indent title, imported to order |
ISBN-13: | 9781643853086 |
Published: | 7 Jul 2020 |
Published In: | United States |
Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
Format: | Hardback |
Height: | 209mm |
Width: | 139mm |
Pages: | |
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