{"product_id":"the-mango-murders-a-key-west-food-critic-mystery-hardcover","title":"The Mango Murders: A Key West Food Critic Mystery - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLucy Burdette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe turquoise waters of Key West are stained with pink in this explosive 15th installment of the Key West Food Critic mysteries from \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Lucy Burdette.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFood 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Jersey-born clinical psychologist \u003cb\u003eLucy Burdette\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51998947934509,"sku":"9798892421652","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/y9DoDThGZs9798892421652.webp?v=1776524454","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-mango-murders-a-key-west-food-critic-mystery-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}