Excitement Simmers with the Release of the Fourteenth Book in the Beloved Key West Food Critic Mystery Series

Key West, FL – August 6, 2024 – Crooked Lane Books and Lucy Burdette are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of “A Poisonous Palate,” the fourteenth installment in the USA Today best-selling Key West Food Critic Mystery series by local author Lucy Burdette. Fans of the series can mark their calendars for August 6, 2024, when Hayley Snow returns with more culinary adventures and a murder mystery set against the picturesque backdrops of Key West and Big Pine Key.

In “A Poisonous Palate,” food critic Hayley Snow finds herself entangled in a new mystery when a cold case of a disappearance on Big Pine Key in the 1970’s turns into a present-day murder. Hayley must navigate through a web of secrets and rivalries to uncover the truth. With the stakes higher than ever, Hayley’s sleuthing skills are put to the ultimate test as she races against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again.

Lucy Burdette, whose real-life culinary expertise and love for Key West shine through in her writing, has once again crafted a tale that blends suspense, humor, and mouth-watering descriptions of food. The series has garnered a devoted following, praised for its charming characters, intricate plots, and the vivid portrayal of Key West’s vibrant culture.

“I’m incredibly excited to share ‘A Poisonous Palate’ with readers,” said Burdette. “Hayley’s journey in this book is one of my favorites. I especially enjoyed exploring the wilds of Big Pine Key and learning from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Citizens Police Academy.”

“A Poisonous Palate” will be available in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats. Pre-orders are now open on major online retailers and at local bookstores.

About the Author: Lucy Burdette is the author of the Key West Food Critic Mystery series, and two other series written as Roberta Isleib. An accomplished eater and cook and passionate mystery enthusiast, she brings a unique blend of culinary flair, suspenseful storytelling, and deep understanding of quirky Key West to her work. “A Clue in the Crumbs,” #13 in the series, was awarded the gold medal in popular fiction by the Florida Book Awards, and also hit the USA Today bestseller list. Burdette resides in Key West and Madison, CT, where she enjoys exploring new restaurants and concocting her own recipes. She serves as the president of the Friends of the Key West Library.

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