The Mango Murders

A Key West Food Critic Mystery

Lucy Burdette

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Crooked Lane Books
12 August 2025

Crime & Mystery

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.

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 soiree 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.

By: Lucy Burdette
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9798892421652
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.

Reviews for The Mango Murders: A Key West Food Critic Mystery

Praise for The Mango Murders: “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