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Orchid Isle Mysteries

Lefty Award-Nominated

“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!”

-Naomi Hirahara
USA Today bestselling author

“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!”

-Deborah Crombie
New York Times bestselling author

“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”

- Jenn McKinlay
New York Times bestselling author

The Sally Solari Mysteries

Lefty Award-Nominated

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The Fragrance of Death Author Leslie Karst

Engaging characters, terrific writing...polymath Karst sauces her plot without masking its flavor. And she's a dab hand with the red herrings.

-Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

A spicy...mystery series with a smart sleuth, layers of secrets, and delectable food descriptions!

-Krista Davis,
author of The Domestic Diva Mysteries

Karst’s smart, engaging characters steal the show in this razor-sharp... food series.

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JUSTICE IS SERVED

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ROBIN OPENED THE SECOND BOTTLE of Cigare Volant and poured another round.

2024 IBPA Ben Franklin and IPPY
Awards-Silver Medal

[A]n entertaining, engrossing page-turner.

-Foreward Reviews
(starred review)

Home chefs and Ginsburg fans will find this culinary adventure exquisitely delectable.

- Kirkus Reviews

[This] book is a romp from cover to cover—and, just like a great meal, left me ready for more.

-Karen Shimizu
executive editor, Food & Wine

Meet the Author

THE DAUGHTER OF A LAW PROFESSOR AND A POTTER,

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Author Photo: Doug Peterson