Happy book birthday to Leslie Karst, whose newest Orchid Isle mystery, MURDER, LOCAL STYLE, releases today–hurrah!
About Murder, Local Style:
Retired caterer Valerie Corbin investigates a suspicious poisoning in this Orchid Isle cozy culinary mystery, featuring a feisty queer couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions in tropical Hilo, Hawai‘i.
A dinner to die for!
It’s been an eventful transition, but retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen are finally settling into life on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Val’s even joined the neighborhood orchid society to make some new friends. So when she’s asked to step in to cater their latest social event, as the newbie of the group she can’t exactly say no.
But what should have been a straightforward gig is soon a dining disaster when the food from the event poisons and kills the society president. As Val herself becomes a suspect in the murder investigation, she’s determined to uncover the truth. Who would want to kill the mild-mannered president of the orchid society?
Turns out the list is longer than a celebrity chef’s tasting menu. Apparently some of the residents did not “love thy neighbor.” Can she reveal the killer’s identity before they strike again?
Praise for Murder, Local Style:
“The beauties and customs of Hawai‘i provide a striking backdrop for a murder with an unexpected motive”
Kirkus Reviews
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Congrats, Leslie!
Chicks on the Case 
Congratulations on your new release, Leslie! I was lucky enough to get to read an advance copy and LOVED it!
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Thank you, dear Kim–and for your lovely review!
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Happy release day, Leslie! I love the story’s setup.
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Thank you, Patricia!
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Congrats! I am a bit bummed. Just got an email from B&N that delivery is delayed and my book won’t be here in time for Malice. Ah well, a book to read while I wait for UPS to deliver those books that find their way into my box while I am there! It must be 5:00 somewhere, time for a celebratory cocktail!
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Dang; sorry to hear that. But yes, it’s always 5:00 somewhere!
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Congratulations! It sounds great and is now on my TBR list 🙂
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Thank you, Michelle! Hurrah!
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Congratulations!! Your cover is to die for. Can’t wait to read this latest addition to a great series!
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Mahalo, my dear. Yes, I love my cover designer at Severn House!
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Hurrah, hurrah, Leslie! Huge congrats to you!!
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Thank you, Jen!
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Happy book birthday, Leslie! Hope it’s wonderful! I absolutely LOVE the cover and can’t wait to read it. ❤️
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Mahalo, ma cherie! I love my Severn House covers, too!
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Happy release day! I enjoyed it!
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So glad to hear that, dear Mark!
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Congratulations on your new release, Leslie!! LOVED the cover!
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Thank you, Emily–so do I!
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Leslie, I am so sorry to be a day late to the party, as I was flying across the country. But I hope you had an awesome book launch day–loved the photo of you signing, and I know I’ll love the book as well! Congratulations!!!!
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