The Mango Murders - (Key West Food Critic Mystery) by Lucy Burdette (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The turquoise waters of Key West are stained with pink in this explosive 15th installment of the Key West Food Critic mysteries from USA Today bestselling author Lucy Burdette.

Food critic Hayley Snow's employer, Key Zest, is throwing the event of the season, a lavish cocktail party catered by Janet Snow, Hayley's mother. As Hayley boards the luxurious cruise, she anticipates a smooth sailing soirée filled with shimmering cocktails, mouthwatering mango-infused delicacies, and new supporters for the e-zine. But as the boat sets sail, the festivities take a tragic turn when an explosion rocks the vessel, plunging the party guests into chaos.

In the days that follow, Hayley learns that a local culinary entrepreneur died in the explosion and it was no accident-someone on board had a deadly agenda. With the tropical city of Key West as her backdrop, Hayley navigates a web of secrets and lies. Her investigation takes her from the shadowy corners of island politics to fierce competition between high-end event caterers and personal vendettas.

With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, Hayley must rely on her keen intuition to unmask a cunning culprit before they strike again.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Mango Murders
"A colorful background and fun for foodies enliven a tale of jealousy and revenge."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will fall in love with everything about this series."
--Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

"Another gem of a cozy mystery . . . For readers with an interest in deftly crafted 'whodunnit's starring an amateur female sleuth."
--Midwest Book Review

"A marvelous mystery."
--Escape with Dollycas

"Another good one . . . Fans of the series will enjoy."
--Red Carpet Crash

"If you're looking for something light and gossipy, full of food and sunshine and friendship--and there are times when we all need that--this is a perfect book for you."
--Ann Cleeves, New York Times bestselling author

About the Author

New Jersey-born clinical psychologist Lucy Burdette, a.k.a. Roberta Isleib, is the author of twenty-two mysteries, including A POISONOUS PALATE, the latest in the Key West series featuring food critic Hayley Snow (Crooked Lane Books). The tenth book in her Key West food critic mystery series, THE KEY LIME CRIME, won the Florida Book Award's bronze medal for popular fiction. Her first thriller, UNSAFE HAVEN, was published by Severn House in 2021. Her books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She's a past president of Sisters in Crime and is currently serving as president of the Friends of the Key West Library.