THE MIDAS TOUCH by Gary Grossman, Oren Aviv, & Charles Segars Trailer, Review & Giveaway

THE MIDAS TOUCH

by Gary Grossman, Oren Aviv, & Charles Segars

June 29 - July 24, 2026 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

National Treasure meets Jack Ryan in THE MIDAS TOUCH

July 19, 1799. Napoleon’s armies advance into Egypt. In the steaming desert sands, his explorers unearth an astounding discovery: The Rosetta Stone. The tablet, cracked and incomplete, will eventually answer mysteries about ancient Egyptian history, culture, and science. But in the years since its partial excavation, world leaders, historians, scientists, and adventurers have speculated that the missing fragments could answer another age-old mystery.

THE MIDAS TOUCH is a globe-trotting adventure that follows CIA cryptologist/puzzle solver/savant Brady Donovan as he investigates the murder of his beloved mentor Dr. Hastings Kaufman, only to find that it leads to a search for the missing pieces of the famed Rosetta Stone and the secret it holds: The Alchemist Gold Theory – how to turn ordinary metals into gold.

Protagonist Brady Donovan partners with British archeologist Teppy Flynn and conspiracy theorist Avery Prophet. Only a heartbeat away is a diabolical Silicon Valley tech giant, D’Arcy Lauren Granier, and her henchmen.

The quest takes them through Napoleonic history and into a contemporary race through the streets of London, America’s backroads, the Caribbean, New Orleans’ French Quarter, Napoleon’s last island prison in the Atlantic, the Louisiana Bayou, and a massive, abandoned salt mine where pirate Jean Lafitte hid his treasures.

History, told in vivid flashbacks, jumps back to 1799 Egypt, and forward through the hundreds of years since, with pirates and presidents on the search for better or worse. Now Brady Donovan fights against the fast- ticking clock, relentless bad guys, and a Category 5 hurricane to where past meets present and greed and betrayal become deadly partners.

THE MIDAS TOUCH is written by international award-winning thriller writer Gary Grossman with Charles Segars and Oren Aviv, the creators of the billion-dollar National Treasure movie franchise.

Praise for THE MIDAS TOUCH:

"A perfect piece of entertainment with characters and a story that never disappoints. Poignant in places, nail-biting in others, the plot is accentuated by a take-no-prisoners attitude, similar to speeding down a slalom course with all its twists and turns. It's quite a ride!"
~ Steve Berry New York Times best-selling author

"The Midas Touch is a thrilling ride through history and modern-day, tantalizing the reader with intrigue, action, and adventure across a labyrinth of archaeological secrets and danger."
~ Raymond Benson, New York Times best-selling James Bond novelist

"Fans of The DaVinci Code will love The Midas Touch. Grossman, Segars, and Aviv have created an iconic character in Brady Donovan, a CIA cryptologist who trades in his pen for tradecraft to protect the world from a devastating economic weapon. Gripping prose, unforgettable settings, and non-stop excitement. A real page turner!"
~ K.J. Howe, international bestselling author of Skyjack writes

THE MIDAS TOUCH Trailer:

Book Details:

Genre: Suspense, Mystery, History Fiction, Globe-Hopping Intrigue
Published by: Fayetteville Mafia Press
Publication Date: June 2, 2026
Number of Pages: 334
ISBN: 9781949024999 (ISBN10: 1949024997)
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Gary Grossman:

THE MIDAS TOUCH is written by international award-winning thriller writer Gary Grossman (OLD EARTH, the EXECUTIVE ACTIONS and RED HOTEL series) with Charles Segars and Oren Aviv, the creators and executive producers of the exciting and popular Nicholas Cage NATIONAL TREASURE movie franchise.

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Charles Segars:

CHARLES SEGARS has served as a senior executive at Viacom, CBS, The Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks Pictures, and DreamWorks Animation. Segars is also known as Creator and Executive Producer of the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures hit movie franchise, National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
Currently, Segars enjoys a dual role as CEO of Ovation TV, the only multi-platform program service dedicated to the Arts and as President of Segars Media.
Segars is a respected global safety and security analyst. He advises a number of national security-related technology startups and is actively involved in governmental affairs.He has served as a White House Associate as an Advance Team leader for the Office of the President and Vice President of the United States of America, leading a number of secretive domestic and international trips.

 

Oren Aviv:

OREN AVIV ran Disney Studios from 2006-2010, after heading Disney Marketing for eight years. He became Disney’s first Chief Content Officer, and after leaving Disney he became CMO for 20th Century Fox Studios. In addition to executive producing a dozen films, he also co-created and was Executive Producer of Disney’s National Treasure film franchise.
Aviv was named “Marketer of the Year” three separate times by Advertising Age Magazine. He created breakthrough campaigns for the studio’s NARNIA, STEP UP, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the National Treasure franchises, and launched memorable campaigns for many of Pixar’s animated hits, including Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., The Incredibles and Cars. He also launched blockbusters such as The Sixth Sense; Pearl Harbor; Ransom; The Rock; Signs; The Waterboy; Armageddon; Unbreakable; 101 Dalmatians; Con Air; Crimson Tide; Freaky Friday; and Father of the Bride, as well as hundreds of other films under the Disney, Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures banners. As CMO at 20th Century Fox, Aviv created the campaigns for Rise of the Planet of the Apes; X-Men: First Class; Ridley Scott’s Prometheus; The Wolverine starring Hugh Jackman; and Ang Lee’s Oscar-winning Life of Pi.
As head of production at Disney, Aviv was responsible for greenlighting such hits as THE PROPOSAL starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds; Tim Burton’s billion-dollar-grossing Alice in Wonderland; Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End; National Treasure: Book of Secrets; and the Amy Adams musical-comedy Enchanted.

My Review:

I really enjoyed this story. I LOVE history and I also really love mystery. Historically accurate fiction that adds relics and treasure hunts are my favorites. Starting in 1799 with Napoleon was interesting because everybody has heard of him. There is so much more. Codes, The Rosetta Stone, pirate's gold, murder, a cryptologist, and a hurricane set the scene for a great mystery. Add in the location from Egypt to New Orleans and you not only get history, but you also get a trip around the world. I felt like I was travelling with the characters and I enjoyed reading about the locations. I also really enjoyed the main characters. They are like Indiana Jones and Ben Gates. This book really needs to be made into a movie. There are also so many other things in this story. The codes involve science and math, while the geography leads to anthropology. One thing is for certain. This fast paced mystery had me wondering what other famous relics could be in book 2? I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy, however all opinions are my own. I so wish this was a movie already!

 

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Murder at the Waterfront by Jacque Rosman CHARACTER INTERVIEW & Giveaway

 

Murder at the Waterfront 

(The Academic Mom Mysteries)

by Jacque Rosman

About Murder at the Waterfront

 

Murder at the Waterfront (The Academic Mom Mysteries) 

Traditional Mystery/Amateur Sleuth

3rd in Series

Setting – Washington D.C.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Speaking Volumes, LLC 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 230 pages

Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8890224279

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H2C46SXZ

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8890224262 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H279G98V

She’s mastered the art of work-life balance—until murder tips the scales.

Assistant professor Cara Knight juggles raising two preschoolers, teaching social work, and chasing tenure, with a dean intent on derailing her hopes. When one of her students is arrested for murdering Washington D.C.’s chief medical examiner, and Cara inserts herself into the investigation, she risks far more than her career. Convinced of her student’s innocence, Cara stumbles into a tangle of city politics, grieving families, and secrets someone would kill to keep buried.

Can she diagnose the cause of death before she too ends up in the morgue?

Murder at the Waterfront is Book Three in the Academic Mom Mysteries. If you like clever sleuths, dry humor, and twisty whodunits, then you’ll love Jacque Rosman’s well-plotted puzzle.

CHARACTER INTERVIEW

With Protagonist Cara Knight

What words or phrases do they overuse? Like most mothers, “guilt” comes up, especially since I left the kids with a babysitter a couple of times in Murder at the Waterfront to pursue leads. I might overuse phrases when talking to my kids—half the time I was reading from a daily script (“Let’s get dressed,” “clean up,” “get ready,” “brush teeth,” “have a bath,” “go to bed”) over and over again—such as the word “no!” Even though I used at least double the number of positive commands (“Let’s bang pots and pans!” instead of “Don’t bang your sister on the head with your Superman doll!”), it still added up to a lot of no’s. 

Do they have a catchphrase? I introduce myself in crime-solving situations, unless I have a special reason for using my mother role, which I did at a playground in Georgetown to sniff out information about the victim’s family: “I'm Alyssa and Noah’s mom, just here watching the kids play.” It’s like a badge I flash for credibility while snooping.

Are they more optimistic or pessimistic? I consider myself a realist. Throughout Murder at the Waterfront, I see the seedy side and don’t shy away. Instead, I want to expose the corruption and get justice served. 

Are they introverted or extroverted? Most academics are introverts—much of the research and writing is a solitary pursuit, and I am true to form. To add to the natural isolation of the job, I work at an off-campus program and so come into contact with very few colleagues. I am meeting new mothers like me through preschool for the kids. But even that can get old, especially when the social dynamics involve Queen Bee mothers. Sometimes, sad to say, that becomes one of the motives for getting involved with a crime because then I at least have a good reason to actively seek out people to talk to and interview. 

Do they ever put on airs? Not putting on airs, but making sure people know my title so I have credibility and can gain access to information. 

Bad habits: My husband would call it “sticking my neck out” all the way to “putting myself in danger.” I also hate to admit to a few small lies in the service of an investigation. I value honesty, but on a few occasions, I rationalize that it’s in the service of the greater good: solving a crime and correcting a social ill.  

What makes them laugh out loud: Most of the humor is of the dry and ironic variety, poking fun at modern-day parenting, academic types, and interfering mothers-in-law. 

How do they display affection: In Murder at the Waterfront, you’ll see me showing a lot of physical affection for the kids: kissing the tops of their heads, stroking their hair, blowing exaggerated kisses, scooping the kids into hugs, and sometimes a “full kangaroo hold.” Seth and I are also physically affectionate on screen (these mysteries are “clean” related to both sex and blood/gore): hand squeezes, hugs, and kisses hello and goodbye. 

What would they change about themselves: Maybe being able to enjoy the small things in life. Instead, I crave the excitement of crime-solving.

Obsession: I pursue investigative leads relentlessly, even at professional (tenure) and physical risk (safety). 

Pet peeves: Pretentious colleagues, the futility of grant writing, students who don’t do the reading and then want deadline extensions, police who won’t explore all their leads—in a word, many. Hopefully, these just become grist for the sardonic humor in Murder at the Waterfront.  

Idiosyncrasies: High need for adult contact and excitement after being alone grading papers and writing articles for too long, along with the demands of daily caregiving. Somehow, I find crime-solving easier than locating research participants and winning grant awards!  

About Jacque Rosman

 

Jacque Rosman writes the Academic Mom Mystery series, featuring Cara Knight, a social work professor whose research instincts keep pulling her into investigations that are decidedly off-syllabus. With wry humor, Jacque mines the absurdity of academia and motherhood for a series that's equal parts twisty and true-to-life, set in the nation’s capital. When she's not plotting murders, Jacque can be found juggling her own version of the academic mom life. Join the newsletter for updates on Cara's next case and the meals that she can get all her family to eat. 

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A Field Guide to Death and Deceit by Michelle L. Cullen Interview & Giveaway

 

A Field Guide to Death and Deceit: 

A Harry & Emma Mystery - A Novel by Michelle L. Cullen

About A Field Guide to Death and Deceit

A Field Guide to Death and Deceit: A Harry & Emma Mystery - A Novel

Cozy Mystery 

2nd in Series 

Setting - Ohio 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2026 

Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages

Hardcover ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892426787 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G7CL8PFV

Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892426794 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G7CBDY54 

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892426800 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G75WTNB9

Widower and anthropologist Harry Lancaster and his Gen Z colleague Emma are back for more murder and mayhem when they stumble upon a dead farmer.

This delightful sequel to A Field Guide to Murder is perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Benjamin Stevenson.

When an odd request leads Harry Lancaster to agree to meet his former sweetheart Willow at a farm on the outskirts of town, Emma’s suspicions run high, and she insists on joining him. Instead of Willow greeting them when they arrive, they discover the farm's owner dead, with a corn rake embedded in his back.

After being interrogated by the police, Harry and Emma return to his home to find a bereft Willow, who admits she lost her life savings in a real estate scam involving the farm. Worried Willow will become the main murder suspect, Harry decides to help her, despite Emma’s concerns.

To bring the swindlers—and murderer—to justice, Harry recruits his potentially shady, financial-whiz brother and a neighborhood teenage hacker. Then Willow’s realtor is declared missing, and Harry’s brother is caught up in the fray.

As Harry, Emma, and team unearth clues, they increasingly dodge the police, stalkers, and danger in their race to save Willow and Harry’s brother before anyone else turns updead.

About Michelle L. Cullen

Michelle L. Cullen has lived and traveled all over the world, from working as a bilingual secretary in Paris to backpacking around Europe, Central America, and Southern Africa to helping rebuild communities after war throughout Africa, East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific — where she saw the best and worst of human behavior. Her lifelong fascination with people and why they do what they do, was further fueled by her academic training. She obtained her PhD from the London School of Economics' Sociology Department and her master’s degree in anthropology from Melbourne University in Australia.

A fan of adventure, she has a black belt in Taekwondo, has summited 900 feet rock climbing, snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef, and hiked up an active volcano. She currently lives in Annapolis, Maryland, where she’s either doing yoga, playing outside, or plotting murder. She’s a proud member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and The Authors Guide, and has been gleefully reading and watching murder mysteries since the age of ten.

INTERVIEW

1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

My writing journey started with a horse. It was late 2017, and I had just moved to Austin. I met with a friend of a friend over coffee to get recommendations on local doctors, dentists, dry cleaners, mechanics, etc., and she ended her long list by asking if I wanted the number for a riding coach.Since it was Texas, I immediately envisioned myselfon a horse, glidingover rolling hills of gnarled pecan trees. I asked if the stable was nearby. She furrowed her brows, then corrected me – she’d said “writing” not “riding.” Equally intrigued, I took the number. Within two weeks, I had a writing coach and had started my debut mystery, A Field Guide to Murder. 

2. How long does it take you to write a book?

It took me about five years to write my first book – a process that included A LOT of rewriting, revising, and editing as I learned how to write fiction, and more specifically, mysteries. My second book, an unpublished thriller based on my aid work in post-genocidal Rwanda, took me about a year. My third book, A Field Guide to Death and Deceit, the sequel to my debut mystery, took me about one month to outline, six months to write, and two months to edit and revise. 

3. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

My writing schedule depends on my day job. I run my own consulting business, so my ability to dedicate time to writing can vary based on clients’ timetables and demands. In general, I try to dedicate one to three hours in the morning to outlining or writing, and save research and book promotion for the evening, after I’ve finished my day job. I’d love to get to the point where I am able to write every day, but I’m not there yet. 

4. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

While I enjoy being creative, I’m a scientist at heart and use my anthropology training to develop my stories. For my first book in the Harry & Emma Mystery series, before I began writing, I conducted a demographic analysis of mystery readers and tried to figure out how I could develop a story with broad appeal, picking up other demographic groups. I also spent hours mapping my characters’ backstories and arcs and then aligned these with varying story beats associated with the mystery plot. After that, I color-coded sections by POV, plot points, and subplots to create a complex diagram that enabled me to visually see how my story was unfolding. 

5. How do books get published?

I think this depends on your route to publishing, whether self, hybrid, or traditional. I’ve taken the traditional route. It took me a few years to sign with an agent, after networking at numerous conferences, attending several pitching events, and sending out multiple queries. Once agented, my book was on submission for a year before it went to auction and I landed a two-book deal with Crooked Lane Books. Once the deal was signed, my first book was in production for a year. Overall, it took me eight years from when I started writing until my book landed on bookstore shelves. 

6. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

My books and characters are inspired by real life. In my Harry & Emma Mystery series, many of Harry Lancaster’s memories are based on my experiences working around the world as an anthropologist, helping to rebuild communities after war. For my character Emma Stockton, her struggles of figuring out herself and her life’s direction mirror what I went through in my twenties. It took me a while to figure out which dreams I wanted to pursue.  

7. When did you write your first book and how old were you?

I wrote my first mini-book when I was in the first grade. It was a story about a fight between “America,” “the British” (which I misspelled as “Brithis”), New York, and New Jersey, proving: (a) geography was not my forte; (b) I was destined for a career in post-conflict reconstruction, and (c) I have a compulsion for stories with happy endings – my first story ended with my four “protagonists” laughing together. 

8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?

If I’m not writing (or working my day job),I love spending time doing yoga or being outside: walking, biking, kayaking, or paddle boarding. 

9. What does your family think of your writing?

They’re my biggest fans and have been incredibly supportive, and for that, I am so grateful! 

10. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

What has surprised me the most is how many mistakes you immediately see after your book is published (doh!). Despite reviewing my manuscript hundreds of times, and having beta readers, my agent, my editor, a copy editor, and a proof editor all review my first book, I can still find mistakes.

11. How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

I’ve written three full manuscripts, one of which is published (A Field Guide to Murder), the second will bereleased on September 15th this year (A Field Guide to Death and Deceit), and the third is unpublished. I think my favorite is the unpublished one. Time will tell if that enters the world.

12. Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?

I’ve taken a lot of very helpful classes from Writer’s League of Texas, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime,International Thriller Writers, Writer’s Digest, Lawson’s Writers Academy, and Foxprint Editorial. Each of these organizationshave been instrumental in me learning the craft and business of writing. But I think the best tip I’ve received is to not quit. The writers who succeed are the ones who don’t give up. 

13. Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

I’ve received some lovely emails from readers saying how they’ve connected to my two main characters and how they’ve enjoyed my stories. Harry is seen as kind, fatherly figure – although my beta readers over sixty-five all wanted to date him! Many of my younger readers have noted how they can relate to Emma and her struggles. I also have received kind feedback from the book club discussions I’ve joined (you can request this here). These virtual and in-person discussions have been a wonderful way to connect with readers and fans of mysteries. 

14. Do you like to create books for adults?

I do. It’s been a long time since I’ve been a child or teen, so I can’t image writing for that audience at this point. 

15. What do you think makes a good story?

I think any good story should include: (a) characters that readers can relate to and connect with, and (b) unanswered questions that keep the pages turning. When I wrote A Field Guide to Murder, I did my best to put parts of this equation on every page, with the end goal of creating a book that you would want to hug at its end. This is not an easy feat when your story includes murder! So, I did my best to infuse the book with humor, connection, and inspiration as the mystery plot unfolded. 

16. As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

As a kid, I desperately wanted to see the world, and I’ve been lucky enough to have done quite a bit of this. So far, I’ve been to sixty countries, having lived, worked, or studied in many of them.   

17. What Would you like my readers to know?

If you enjoy a book, please leave a rating or review. Ratings and reviews help other readers discover an author’s works and tells publishers, bookstores, and libraries that there is demand for their stories. If you’d like to see more of the books you enjoy, ratings and reviews are a great way to help make that happen. 

Author Links

• Website:https://mlcullen.com/
• Newsletters:https://michelle-l-cullen.kit.com/
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MichelleLCullenAuthor/
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michellelcullen/
• Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55985912.Michelle_L_Cullen

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The Mango Murders & A Delicious Deception Key West Food Critic Mysteries by Lucy Burdette Giveaway

 

The Mango Murders & A Delicious Deception Key West Food Critic Mysteries by Lucy Burdette

About The Mango Murders

Now Available in Paperback

The Mango Murders: A Key West Food Critic Mystery

Cozy Mystery 

15th in Series

Setting - Florida 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 12, 2025 

Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages 

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892421652

Kindle ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892421669

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DMTQ5QXH

Paperback Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892424530 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FV7CYMLC

The turquoise waters of Key West are stained with pink in this explosive 15th installment of the Key West Food Critic mysteries from USA Today bestselling author Lucy Burdette.

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 e-zine. 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 and 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 the shadowy corners of island politics to fierce competition between high-end event caterers and personal vendettas.

With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, Hayley must rely on her keen intuition to unmask a cunning culprit before they strike again.

About A Delicious Deception

A Delicious Deception: A Key West Food Critic Mystery 

Cozy Mystery 

16th in Series 

Setting - Florida

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2026

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892426251 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FWBC8M37

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892426268

 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G3SSHF54

Mother-to-be Hayley Snow bites off more than she can chew in the sixteenth installment of Lucy Burdette’s USA Today bestselling Key West Food Critic mysteries.

When Sheriff’s Deputy Darcy Rogers asks Hayley for a small favor, she can’t say no. Nine months pregnant and temporarily benched from her food critic duties, Hayley’s itching for a distraction and eager to help. All she has to do is tag along while a young woman picks up her daughter from her father at Monroe County’s safe custody exchange location. Easy, right?

Wrong.

In the chaos of the Sheriff’s Office open house, the mother disappears. Then the father bolts, leaving Hayley with a terrified girl and the realization that something has gone terribly wrong. Hayley and Deputy Rogers head north up the Keys to search for answers.

When a body turns up, Hayley realizes this isn’t just a missing-personscase—it’s a race against time. With the little girl’s safety at risk, Hayley must trust her instincts—and her heart—to uncover the truth.

About Lucy Burdette

Clinical psychologist Lucy Burdette writes the USA Today best-selling Key West food critic mysteries, a cozy, culinary mystery series starring food critic Hayley Snow, including #16, A DELICIOUS DECEPTION. A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS, won the Florida Book Award's gold medal for popular fiction. Both the 12th book in the series, A DISH TO DIE FOR, and the 10th, THE KEY LIME CRIME, won the bronze medal for popular fiction from the Florida Book Awards. Lucy's first women's fiction title, THE INGREDIENTS OF HAPPINESS, came out in July 2023.

As Roberta Isleib, she wrote the golf lover's mystery series (SIX STROKES UNDER) and the advice column mysteries (DEADLY ADVICE.) Lucy loves using her psychology background in her stories. She also loves to cook and to eat and to talk and write and read about food. She blogs with the wonderful crime fiction writers at Jungle Red Writers, and shares recipes and stories with twelve other cozy mystery writers at Mystery Lovers Kitchen.

Lucy's books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. She's a past president of both Sisters in Crime and the Friends of the Key West library.

Author Links:

Website https://lucyburdette.com 

Facebook https://facebook.com/LucyBurdette

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Brooklyn Masala by Sophie Schiller Review & Giveaway

Mystery

Date Published: 04-01-2026

When Brooklyn housewife, Bella Bloom visits a mysterious Indian guru to fix her marriage, she turns into a cooking sensation and...murder suspect in this   action-packed, hilarious, new cozy mystery series for fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and Elle Cosimano's Finlay Donovan.

My Review:

This was a fun summer read that had me wanting to cook!. I did not like the Guru at all. I would rather go to a psychic. At least that way I will not fell worse or guilty. Bella's husband was also one of those characters that I hated and wanted to see him get what he deserved. This story had a little nit of everything. It was a good mystery as well. I  did not like that there was an airline altercation. That should never be joked about. I am giving this book a 3/5. I was given a copy, all opinions are my own.

 

About the Author

Sophie Schiller is a writer of thrillers and historical adventure tales. Kirkus Reviews called her "an accomplished thriller and historical adventure writer." Her latest novel is BROOKLYN MASALA. She graduated from American University, Washington, DC and lives in New York.

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