In Lucy Burdette’s eighth Key West Food Critic mystery, Hayley Snow is at it again. Not only is she Key Zest’s food critic but is somewhat of an amateur sleuth. Hayley’s mother is tasked with catering a three day conference between Key West and a Cuban delegation at the Harry Truman Little White House and has asked Hayley to help with the event. Hayley’s mm really needs this event to go well to help her fledgling catering business. On the first night of the event, Hemingway’s Nobel Medal for “Old Man and the Sea”, which was on loan from the Cuban Delegation is stolen and Gabriel, one of the people assisting Hayley’s mom goes missing and is suspected of taking the medal. Maria, Gabriel’s sister, ask Hayley to help, as it turns out, Gabriel is found dead! Can Hayley figure out what happened to Gabriel and the medal before anyone else turns up dead? Also, can Hayley keep up with her job and relationships while solving the mysteries going on in Key West?

Lucy Burdette continues to add wonderful and interesting storylines to this cozy Mystery Series! Not only are they great whodunnits, but the characters are fun and interesting and keep you wanting to know more and hear more from them.

I absolutely loved this story! Hayley is fun to follow and I love the colorful and wonderful characters that surround and support her. Truly a fun and great read that I highly recommend!