Leslie Karst writes cozy mysteries featuring captivating characters and tasty dishes. She is best known for her delightful Sally Solari series, including titles like Dying for a Taste and A Measure of Murder.
If you enjoy reading books by Leslie Karst then you might also like the following authors:
Lucy Burdette writes cozy, intriguing mysteries set in vibrant culinary locations. Her writing blends humor, tasty food descriptions, and a charming community atmosphere.
In An Appetite for Murder, Burdette introduces readers to Hayley Snow, a spirited food critic who investigates murders in the colorful world of Key West. Fans of Leslie Karst will appreciate Burdette's delectable storytelling and relatable characters.
Diane Mott Davidson's mysteries combine lively cooking scenes with engaging, believable characters. Her works highlight mouth-watering recipes that neatly tie into each novel's plotline.
A standout example is Catering to Nobody, the first book in her series featuring caterer Goldy Bear. Davidson's cozy mix of suspense, culinary detail, and warmth will appeal to readers who enjoy Leslie Karst.
Joanne Fluke is known for her cozy mysteries filled with delightful desserts, small-town charm, and appealing amateur sleuths. Her character Hannah Swensen operates a charming bakery in Minnesota, unraveling puzzles between baking batches of treats.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder begins Fluke's popular series, combining mystery and baking recipes. Fans of Leslie Karst who love food-driven mysteries with relatable heroines will find Fluke's novels satisfying.
Cleo Coyle crafts engaging mysteries centered around coffee culture and café life. Her narratives feature detailed settings, intriguing characters, and warm, inviting vibes.
In On What Grounds, readers discover Clare Cosi, a resourceful coffeehouse manager in Greenwich Village, who tackles crime while brewing excellent coffee. Coyle's blend of mystery, community spirit, and culinary nuance will undoubtedly charm Leslie Karst readers.
Isis Crawford offers readers satisfying cozy mysteries flavored with humor and delicious food details. Her engaging, sisterly detective duo brings lively dynamics and warmth to every investigation.
In A Catered Murder, Crawford's heroines Bernie and Libby Simmons expertly mix cooking with crime-solving in a delightful, small-town setting. Like Leslie Karst, Crawford serves readers appealing mysteries seasoned with tasty culinary highlights.
Paige Shelton creates lively and cozy mysteries often set in charming locales with memorable characters. Her books effortlessly blend small-town atmosphere, engaging puzzles, and a touch of humor.
Readers of Leslie Karst will appreciate Shelton's Farm Fresh Murder, which follows Becca Robins as she solves a mystery surrounding a murder at her local farmers' market.
Krista Davis writes cozy mysteries full of warmth, humor, and delicious descriptions that appeal to foodies and cozy mystery fans alike. Her stories often involve entertaining plots, relatable characters, and a sense of community.
Fans of Leslie Karst’s culinary-themed mysteries might enjoy Davis's The Diva Runs Out of Thyme, where domestic diva Sophie Winston finds herself tangled in murder investigations right before Thanksgiving.
Julie Hyzy's mysteries feature lively storytelling, strong female protagonists, and intriguing plots, often centered around culinary settings or White House adventures. Her engaging writing and vivid characterization make her novels a welcome fit for Leslie Karst readers.
Start with State of the Onion, the first book of the White House Chef Mystery series, which introduces readers to White House chef Olivia Paras who becomes an unexpected sleuth.
Ellie Alexander writes cozy mysteries filled with delightful bakeries, charming towns, and mouthwatering descriptions of pastries. Her writing mixes family relationships and personal ambitions with satisfying mystery plots.
Readers who love Leslie Karst's culinary emphasis will appreciate Alexander's Meet Your Baker, the first in the Bakeshop Mystery series, which features Jules Capshaw returning to her hometown bakery and stumbling on murder.
Daryl Wood Gerber crafts cozy mysteries that blend culinary interests, small-town charm, and engaging characters. Her mysteries often focus on community, friendship, and tasty mysteries that keep readers hungry for more.
Leslie Karst readers might enjoy Gerber’s Final Sentence, where Jenna Hart opens a cozy cookbook shop and café, but soon finds herself caught up in unexpected murder investigations.
Eve Calder creates cozy mysteries set in charming, community-centric settings. Her novels combine culinary delights with engaging puzzles, relatable characters, and small-town atmosphere. If you enjoyed Leslie Karst's food-focused mysteries, you'll love Calder's
And Then There Were Crumbs, a delightful story featuring pastry chef Kate McGuire as she settles into coastal Florida life and solves a local mystery.
Maddie Day writes entertaining mysteries filled with warmth and humor, often centered around cozy eateries. Her writing showcases small-town life, tasty recipes, and intriguing mysteries.
If Leslie Karst's culinary mysteries appeal to you, Maddie Day's Flipped for Murder, the first book from her Country Store Mystery series, is sure to be a new favorite.
Leslie Budewitz's cozy mysteries are entertaining reads featuring small towns, food themes, and engaging characters. She carefully blends suspense and community charm, creating stories with clever puzzles and good-natured humor.
If you appreciate Leslie Karst's style, Budewitz's Death al Dente, from her Food Lovers' Village Mystery series, is an excellent choice.
Maya Corrigan offers cozy mysteries that revolve around culinary themes and charming communities. Her novels mix clever mystery plots and warmhearted character relationships, similar to Leslie Karst's approach.
Cozy lovers will enjoy Corrigan's By Cook or by Crook, featuring Val Deniston as she moves to a coastal Maryland community to help manage a café and solve crimes along the way.
Carlene O'Connor brings readers delightful mysteries set against Irish backdrops, combining strong community spirit with intriguing puzzles and vivid local charm.
Readers drawn to Leslie Karst's engaging narratives and comfortable settings will find enjoyable reading in O’Connor’s Murder in an Irish Village, where heroine Siobhán O'Sullivan navigates local life and crime-solving in an Irish village.