Leslie Karst is the author of the Lefty Award-nominated Sally Solari culinary mysteries, as well as the memoir, Justice is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, and Cooking for RBG. 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.
A suspenseful dive into the Hawai'i tourists don't see, introducing engaging protagonist Valerie Corbin and the fascinating, quirky island community she learns to love. And of course there is delicious food! A terrific debut to a series that will go on my must read list! * New York Times bestselling author <b>Deborah Crombie</b> * Karst's first Orchid Isle novel is part murder mystery, part vividly evocative, colorful sketch of Hawaii and its history, geography, tradition, culture, food, language, and people. Armchair travelers and mystery aficionados alike will find it entertaining * <b>Booklist</b> * A gorgeous yet deadly setting, a tenacious amateur sleuth, and a real head-scratcher of a mystery. Will leave readers longing for their next trip to the Orchid Isle * New York Times bestselling author <b>Jenn McKinlay</b> * [An] entertaining cozy series launch . . . Readers will be hungry for the sequel * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * As mysterious as a Hilo rain, fragrant as lychee, melodious as Hawaiian pidgin, and tasty as loco moco, Leslie Karst's Molten Death transports the reader to the best that the Big Island can offer. You won't want to leave! * USA Today bestselling author <b>Naomi Hirahara</b> * With its compelling characters and engaging look at the culture and customs of the Big Island of Hawai'i, Molten Death is a delightfully immersive whodunnit. Fans of well-plotted, suspenseful mysteries with a foodie element will eat this one up! * New York Times bestselling author <b>Kate Carlisle</b> * Leslie Karst's passion and personal connection to Hawai'i shine on every page. She's created a heroine you'll adore and a mystery that's both touching and twisty. I loved it! * USA Today bestselling author <b>Ellen Byron</b> * [A] fascinating look at all things Hawaiian * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * A clever premise sets this mystery apart, but it's the chill island vibes, local traditions, and captivating couple, Valerie and Kristen, that will keep readers coming back * Anthony Award finalist <b>Rob Osler</b> * Culinary cozy fans will be in heaven * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>A Sense for Murder</b> *