{"product_id":"a-clue-in-the-crumbs-isbn-9781639106714","title":"A Clue in the Crumbs","description":"\u003cb\u003eBestselling author Lucy Burdette turns up the heat in the next installment of her Key West Food Critic mystery series, perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Laura Childs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood critic Hayley Snow and her pal Miss Gloria are overjoyed to welcome Violet and Bettina Booth, aka the Scottish Scone Sisters, to Key West. The sisters will host The UK Bakes!—Key West Edition. But the same day they arrive, the bed-and-breakfast the sisters are staying in gets torched.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contest begins the next morning featuring three local bakers. One is the inn owner’s wife, Rayna, who is not only the most talented chef of the group but now a person of interest in the fire. The next night, a dogwalker discovers a body near the bed-and-breakfast. The victim appears to be Rayna’s husband, and the murder weapon points directly to the Scottish Scone Sisters.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the show must go on. In between filming sessions, the three elderly ladies and Hayley must search for clues to the brutal murder in order to find out who wants to force them out of the kitchen.  But as they draw closer to the answer, the threats from a murderer grow closer too. Are they now in danger of getting baked off?\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Clue in the Crumbs\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2023 FLORIDA BOOK AWARDS POPULAR FICTION - GOLD MEDAL WINNER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Food lore, island delights, and mystery provide something for everyone.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A fun, charming, cozy mystery that will give you tropical Key West vibes as well as cravings for a few scones and tea.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“[The] author is a standout at crafting complex and very fun mysteries, fans of \u003ci\u003eTop Chef \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eGreat British Bake-Off\u003c\/i\u003e will adore.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Such fun . . . [A] fantastic series.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMaurice on Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Key West Food Critic Mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A charming series.”\u003cbr\u003e—Diane Mott Davidson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hayley Snow is one of my favorite amateur sleuths.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Food, fun, and felonies. What more could a reader ask for?” \u003cbr\u003e―Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Burdette skillfully balances a well-crafted plot with a vivid portrayal of Key West.”\u003cbr\u003e—Sheila Connolly, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[Lucy Burdette has] revitalized my love of cozy mysteries.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Laurell K. Hamilton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A lush, tropical setting, a mysterious murder, and plenty of quirky characters.”\u003cbr\u003e―Julie Hyzy, national bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A love letter to Key West.”\u003cbr\u003e—Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Key West food critic Hayley Snow proves once again that she understands crime as well as cuisine . . . A complex tale of murder and deceipt.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Culinary cozy fans are in for a treat.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A satisfying entry in Burdette's highly entertaining cozy series.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Burdette takes the time to develop each character and this makes the book feel like you are right at home in a small town.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSeattle Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A tasty treat for readers . . . Burdette offers a dash of sweet and a dollop of sinister.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A terrific series . . . Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lucy Burdette is an exemplary master of the cozy mystery genre.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003eNew  Jersey–born clinical psychologist \u003cb\u003eLucy Burdette\u003c\/b\u003e a.k.a.  Roberta Isleib is the author of twenty-two mysteries, including A  CLUE  IN THE CRUMBS, the latest in the Key West series featuring food  critic  Hayley Snow (Crooked Lane Books). The tenth book in her Key West food  critic mystery series,  THE KEY LIME CRIME, won the Florida Book Award’s  bronze medal for popular  fiction. Her first thriller, UNSAFE HAVEN,  was published by Severn House in 2021. Her  books and stories have been  short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity  awards. She's a past  president of Sisters in Crime and currently serving as  president of the  Friends of the Key West Library.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44866319679717,"sku":"NP9781639106714","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639106714.jpg?v=1767720365","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-clue-in-the-crumbs-isbn-9781639106714","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}