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The Mango Murders

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by onemoreexclamation

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About The Mango Murders

Title: The Mango Murders

Author: Lucy Burdette

Released: August 12, 2025

Find it: Amazon

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 soirée filled with shimmering cocktails, mouthwatering mango-infused delicacies, and new supporters for the magazine. 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. 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 island politics to fierce competition between high-end event caterers and personal vendettas. With the clock ticking and high stakes, Hayley must rely on intuition to unmask the culprit before they strike again.

Book Blurbs

‘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

A wonderful read! This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable. The writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend! Amanda D, Netgalley

Hayley finds herself in the middle of a deadly explosion at a cocktail event, turning paradise into a crime scene. Fast-paced, smartly written, and full of heart, this mystery will keep readers hooked until the very last page. A must-read for cozy mystery lovers! Cynthia S, Netgalley

When Hayley’s mom is implicated in a murder, Hayley pulls out all the stops to clear her mom’s name. This is a fast-pacedmystery with a great setting, wonderful main characters, lots of red herrings, and a touch of humor. I can’t wait to read the next book in this highly addictive series. Shirley S, Netgalley

Review for The Mango Murders

This cozy mystery was such a treat! Even though it’s part of the Key West Food Critic Mystery series, it totally works as a stand-alone. (though now I want to read the rest). Hayley, our food critic, is caught in the middle of a cruise party gone wrong. A fire, some tension, and oh yeah… murder ramps up the drama. The mix of humor and delicious food descriptions gave me total summer vacation vibes.

The story hooked me right away, and while a few parts of the investigation felt a little off, I think that was just the author’s way of keeping us guessing. The climax really delivered, and I never saw the culprit coming. Between the suspense, the quirky setting, and the mouthwatering food, The Mango Murders was a flavorful read—I’ll definitely be diving into more of this series!

About The Author

Today bestselling author and clinical psychologist Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleib has written 25 novels, including the latest Key West mystery, THE MANGO MURDERS (Crooked Lane Books.) The 13th book in the series, A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS, won the Florida Book Award’s gold medal in popular fiction. Both the twelfth book in her Key West series, A DISH TO DIE FOR, and the tenth, THE KEY LIME CRIME, won the Florida Book Award’s bronze medal for popular fiction. Lucy Burdette’s Kitchen, a collection of recipes and stories from the Key West mysteries was published in July 2024.

Lucy’s first women’s fiction title, THE INGREDIENTS OF HAPPINESS and her first thriller, UNSAFE HAVEN, have been published by Severn House. Her alter-ego, clinical psychologist Roberta Isleib, has also published eight mysteries, including the golf lover’s mystery series and the advice column mysteries. Her books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. She’s a past president of Sisters in Crime, as well as the Friends of the Key West Library.

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