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Leslie Karst

    Dcéra právnického profesora a hrnčiarky, Leslie Karstová sa už od útleho veku naučila počas rodinných večerí oceňovať ako precíznu analýzu, tak umenie. Využíva toto rané vzdelanie pri písaní kulinárskych detektívok zo série Sally Solari, ktoré sa odohrávajú v kalifornskom Santa Cruz. Ako bývalá právnička, rovnako ako jej detektívka, má aj tituly z anglickej literatúry a kulinárskeho umenia. Svoj čas teraz venuje vareniu, spevu v miestnom zbore, záhradkárčeniu, cyklistike a, samozrejme, písaniu.

    Molten Death
    The Fragrance of Death
    • Molten Death

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      A glimpse of a melting corpse at the foot of a volcano leaves amateur sleuth and food enthusiast Valerie Corbin shocked. How can she investigate a murder when there's no evidence the victim ever existed? Set in tropical Hilo, Hawai'i, this cozy mystery introduces a fun LGBTQ+ couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing. Retired caterer Valerie and her wife Kristen are on the Big Island for a well-deserved vacation, seeking distraction after Valerie's recent loss. One morning, the couple and their friend Isaac head to see an active lava flow. Valerie is captivated by the shifting mass of orange and red until she spots a boot in the distance. As she approaches, horror strikes when she realizes the boot is attached to a leg being engulfed by lava. Convinced a murder has occurred, Valerie is determined to prove what she saw, but as the only witness to the now-vanished corpse, she faces disbelief. Launching her own investigation, she navigates a Hawaiian culture far removed from the typical tourist experience, fearing she might become the next victim entombed in black rock. With amiable characters, a stunning backdrop, and culinary delights, this cozy mystery offers a tropical vacation twist, complete with recipes for local dishes.

      Molten Death2024
      3,5
    • The Fragrance of Death

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      When a head cold knocks out restaurateur Sally Solari's sense of taste and smell, at the same time her old acquaintance Neil Lerici is murdered at the annual Artichoke Cook-Off, she plunges headfirst into the case, risking alienating everyone she knows. But soon it's not just her restaurant and her friendships on the line - it's her life ...

      The Fragrance of Death2022
      3,9