Amy Pershing, The Cape Cod Foodie Mysteries

  This just in from Elizabeth Gilbert ! A Side of Murder is “one of the freshest, funniest murder mysteries I’ve ever read.” Well, that kind of says it all. Oh wait. There’s more: “I fell absolutely in love with Samantha Barnes — the brave, sarcastic, crime-solving, relatable heroine we’ve all been waiting for. A Side of Murder is a rich, satisfying meal that delights from beginning to end, and Amy Pershing is a wonderful and clever author.” Thank you St. Elizabeth of Gilbert!   And by the way, friends, City of Girls is out in paperback, so if you haven’t read it, now’s your chance. It’s what the New York Times called “a love- and booze-filled romp” through the theater world of 1940s New York, and it’s SO MUCH FUN. In fact, it was this excerpt from the book that inspired me to write my mysteries: "To my mind, there was never anything better than those simple, enthusiastic revues. They made me happy. They were designed to make people happy.... Because 'Sometimes people just

  Fellow fans of Krista Davis 's bestselling Domestic Diva mysteries will understand how thrilled I was by her advance praise for A SIDE OF MURDER ( amypershingauthor.com ): “A delicious mystery lovingly set in Cape Cod featuring a cast of charming characters. Amy Pershing writes with a fresh fun voice that will delight cozy fans. Chef turned restaurant critic Samantha Barnes proves a clever sleuth whose helpful cooking tips will be a big hit with culinary readers.” I particularly love the bit about “helpful cooking tips,” as it was the Domestic Diva herself who taught me how to flute a pie crust edge using my knuckles!