{"product_id":"murder-local-style-9781448316588","title":"Murder, Local Style","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRetired caterer Valerie Corbin investigates a suspicious poisoning in this Orchid Isle cozy culinary mystery, featuring a feisty queer couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions in tropical Hilo, Hawai'i.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A dinner to die for!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's been an eventful transition, but retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen are finally settling into life on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Val's even joined the neighborhood orchid society to make some new friends. So when she's asked to step in to cater their latest social event, as the newbie of the group she can't exactly say no. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But what should have been a straightforward gig is soon a dining disaster when the food from the event poisons and kills the society president. As Val herself becomes a suspect in the murder investigation, she's determined to uncover the truth. Who would want to kill the mild-mannered president of the orchid society? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Turns out the list is longer than a celebrity chef's tasting menu. Apparently some of the residents did \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e \"love thy neighbor.\" Can she reveal the killer's identity before they strike again? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis mouthwatering cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Ellen Byron, Jennifer J Chow, Lucy Burdette, and Raquel V Reyes, and includes a selection of delicious Hawaiian recipes to cook at home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie Karst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Severn House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Orchid Isle Mystery #3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781448316588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Edition\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Severn House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45486728183945,"sku":"9781448316588","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_73004ee7-1d03-43bb-bedc-8d0f55fd6ac7.jpg?v=1775542425","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/murder-local-style-9781448316588","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}