Amy Pershing is a lifelong mystery lover and wordsmith. In her previous career she was the Managing Director and Global Head of Employee Communications at the Bank of New York Mellon. A few years ago (with the final college tuition bill paid!), she waved goodbye to Wall Street in order to write full time. A Side of Murder is her first novel.
Praise for the Cape Cod Foodie Mysteries This is one of the freshest, funniest murder mysteries I've ever read. I fell absolutely in love with Samantha Barnes - the brave, sarcastic,crime-solving, relatable heroine we've all been waiting for. A SIDE OF MURDER is a rich, satisfying meal that delights from beginning to end, and Amy Pershing is wonderful and clever author. -Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of City of Girls and Eat, Pray, Love A delicious mystery lovingly set in Cape Cod featuring a cast of charming characters. Amy Pershing writes with a fresh fun voice that will delight cozy fans. Chef turned restaurant critic, Samantha Barnes, proves a clever sleuth whose helpful cooking tips will be a big hit with culinary readers. -Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Dog Who Knew Too Much An exquisite Cape Cod setting, a shamed but resilient chef, murderous secrets, and a long-buried but still steaming romance...Amy Pershing's debut mystery will leave you longing for a seaside vacation, complete with fried clams and the next book in her charming series. -- Lucy Burdette, national bestselling author of The Key Lime Crime A delightful sleuth, a complex mystery, and lovingly described cuisine: a winner for both foodies and mystery mavens. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)