{"product_id":"murder-local-style-9781448316588","title":"Murder, Local Style","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRetired caterer Valerie Corbin investigates a suspicious poisoning in this Orchid Isle cozy culinary mystery, featuring a feisty queer couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions in tropical Hilo, Hawai'i.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A dinner to die for!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's been an eventful transition, but retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen are finally settling into life on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Val's even joined the neighborhood orchid society to make some new friends. So when she's asked to step in to cater their latest social event, as the newbie of the group she can't exactly say no. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But what should have been a straightforward gig is soon a dining disaster when the food from the event poisons and kills the society president. As Val herself becomes a suspect in the murder investigation, she's determined to uncover the truth. Who would want to kill the mild-mannered president of the orchid society? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Turns out the list is longer than a celebrity chef's tasting menu. Apparently some of the residents did \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e \"love thy neighbor.\" Can she reveal the killer's identity before they strike again? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis mouthwatering cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Ellen Byron, Jennifer J Chow, Lucy Burdette, and Raquel V Reyes, and includes a selection of delicious Hawaiian recipes to cook at home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie Karst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Severn House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781448316588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarst, Leslie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003eThe daughter of a law professor and a potter, \u003cb\u003eLeslie Karst\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Lefty Award-nominated Sally Solari culinary mysteries, as well as the IBPA Ben Franklin and IPPY silver award-winning memoir, J\u003ci\u003eustice is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, and Cooking for RBG\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeslie waited tables and sang in a new wave rock band before deciding she was ready for a \"real\" job and ending up at Stanford Law School. It was during her career as a research and appellate attorney in Santa Cruz, California that she rediscovered her youthful passion for food and cooking, at which point she once again returned to school - this time to earn a degree in culinary arts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow retired from the law, in addition to writing, Leslie spends her days cooking (and eating!), gardening, cycling, and observing cocktail hour promptly at five o'clock. She and her wife and their Jack Russell mix split their time between Hilo, Hawai'i and Santa Cruz, California.\"","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Leslie Karst \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47834198048925,"sku":"9781448316588","price":47.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e0ac2ecf-5092-4a32-af68-8d44aaa99a43.jpg?v=1776146087","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/murder-local-style-9781448316588","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}