Happy book birthday to Leslie Karst—for today her second Orchid Isle Mystery, Waters of Destruction, spouts into the world! Here’s the synopsis:
After a vacation of a lifetime in Hilo, Hawai‘i, retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen have decided to move permanently to the beautiful – if storm-prone – Big Island. The couple are having fun furnishing their new house, exploring their new neighborhood and playing with their new little dog, Pua. But while they’ve made good friends with local restaurant manager Sachiko and her partner Isaac, they can’t help but feel a little lonely.
So when Sachiko begs Val to fill in for a member of her bar team who’s gone AWOL, Val dusts off her cocktail shaker and happily agrees. It’s a great chance to meet more people – and learn the local gossip.
Such as about Hank, the missing bartender, who vanished after a team-building retreat at a local beauty spot a week ago, and hasn’t been seen since. Until, that is, his body turns up at the bottom of the waterfall, and the police seem very interested in where Sachiko was at the time of his death.
Sachiko couldn’t have killed him . . . could she? Val dives into the murky waters of the case, determined to find out.
“Immerse yourself in Hawaiian lore and savor the portrayal of the stunning landscapes while enjoying the entertaining mystery.” Kirkus Reviews
Congrats, Leslie!
Waters of Destruction is available as a hard copy and ebook. Buy it here.
Leslie,
congrats on the new book. Hoping to pick it up before malice so I can get an official autograph from you.
loved the first one. But no Hawaiian dessert? Better be one this time. 😝 💗
There is, indeed–for ube blondies! See you at Malice, ma cherie!
Huge congrats to our Leslie!! Thrilled that a second Orchid Isle Mystery is out in the world–and another gorgeous cover as well. Pomaika ‘i! (Sorry I couldn’t do all the accents–hope that’s right (I googled, lol.) xo
Yay, Leslie! And I love those covers too!
Yes, it’s right–and mahalo, dear Lisa!
Sounds Fun. Deborah
What a beautiful, colorful, enticing cover, Leslie! Happy Birthday to your WATERS OF DESTRUCTION!
Thank you so much! And yes, I love the covers of my Orchid Isle mysteries!
Yay!! Happy book birthday, roomie! Can’t wait to read it!
Mahalo, ma cherie! See you in a few weeks in Bethesda!
Happiest book birthday, dear Leslie!!! Sounds incredible and the cover is TDF. SO thrilled for you (and us!). <3
Thank you, Kathy!!
Yay, Leslie! Happy book birthday!
YAY Congratulations, Leslie!! **throws confetti**
Happiest book birthday! **cheers with champagne**
I can’t wait to read this! Hope you are celebrating RIGHT NOW. ❤️
Congrats!