{"product_id":"a-measure-of-murder-isbn-9781683310181","title":"A Measure of Murder","description":"Sally Solari is busy juggling work at her family's Italian restaurant, Solari's, and helping Javier plan the autumn menu for the restaurant she's just inherited, Gauguin. Complicating this already hectic schedule, Sally joins her ex-boyfriend Eric's chorus, which is performing a newly discovered version of her favorite composition: the Mozart \u003ci\u003eRequiem\u003c\/i\u003e. But then, at the first rehearsal, a tenor falls to his death on the church courtyard—and his soprano girlfriend is sure it wasn't an accident.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Sally's back on another murder case mixed in with a dash of revenge, a pinch of peril, and a suspicious stack of sheet music. And while tensions in the chorus heat up, so does the kitchen at Gauguin—set aflame right as Sally starts getting too close to the truth. Can Sally catch the killer before she's burnt to a crisp, or will the case grow as cold as yesterday's leftovers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a stew of suspects and restaurateurs, trouble boils over in the second in Leslie Karst's tasty and tantalizing Sally Solari mystery series, \u003ci\u003eA Measure of Murder\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Measure of Murder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Engaging characters, terrific writing, and a savory blend of musical and culinary erudition...polymath Karst sauces her plot without masking its flavor. And she’s a dab hand with the red herrings.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mystery that rings true and features several unexpected twists along with the appended recipes that are de rigueur for culinary cozies.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Addicting and brilliantly plotted...truly a fun experience.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A tasty, food-oriented mystery, enriched with a handful of recipes. Amateur detective and restauranteur Sally Solari has to juggle the hectic life of restaurant management and murder investigation in this savory sleuth-connoisseur’s delight!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDying for a Taste\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Karst’s smart, engaging characters steal the show in this razor-sharp new food series. Recipes add to an intelligent story that will leave readers hungry for more.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fans of Joanne Fluke, Edith Maxwell, and Lucy Burdette will savor this food-oriented debut.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] winning debut...An intelligent sleuth, an unusual murder, and a few recipes add to the appeal.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Karst’s series debut features a spunky heroine, a mystery loaded with red herrings, [and] oodles of food lore.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The story blends the best of the cozy genre with food and great characters...This is the perfect book to chew on while eating lunch in the break room or before cooking that perfect dinner.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jeff Ayers, \u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, four-star review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A terrifically entertaining and deftly written mystery...\u003ci\u003eDying for a Taste\u003c\/i\u003e is very highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDying for a Taste\u003c\/i\u003e is a successful blend of mystery and foodie novels...This amuse-bouche will leave readers salivating for the next Sally Solari mystery.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The best mysteries, to my mind, have a deep and sympathetic understanding of human nature as well as a rock solid ethical foundation, and Leslie Karst’s \u003ci\u003eDying for a Taste\u003c\/i\u003e satisfies on both counts. With a smart sleuth, captivating seaside setting and strong family relationships, this delicious culinary mystery left me hungry for second helpings.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mystery series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Leslie’s Karst’s DYING FOR A TASTE is a mouthwatering meal of intricate plotting and complex characterization in a sparkling setting on the coast of California. The plot moves swiftly through twists and turns led by former legal eagle, Sally Solari, a smart, savvy heroine who will not quit until she gets the answers she seeks in the mystery of who murdered her restauranteur aunt. At turns poignant and precarious, this story captivates all the way to the very last page. A terrific whodunit!”\u003cbr\u003e—Jenn McKinlay, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Cupcake Bakery mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A spicy new mystery series with a smart sleuth, layers of secrets, and delectable food descriptions! \u003ci\u003eDying for a Taste\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader from the farm to the table in this intriguing peek at the California food scene.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Krista Davis, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Domestic Diva mysteries\u003cb\u003eLeslie Karst\u003c\/b\u003e has degrees in English literature, law, and culinary arts. After graduating from Stanford Law School, she worked for twenty years as a research and appellate attorney before retiring. Karst now spends her time cooking, gardening, cycling, singing alto in the local community chorus, and of course writing. She and her wife, Robin, and their Jack Russell mix, Ziggy, split their time between Santa Cruz, CA and Hilo, HI.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305521238245,"sku":"NP9781683310181","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683310181.jpg?v=1767720641","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-measure-of-murder-isbn-9781683310181","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}