Murder in the Upper Crust - (Deep Dish Mysteries) by Mindy Quigley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The fourth book in the delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria.

Chef Delilah O'Leary is going where no deep dish pizza chef has gone before: a swanky wellness retreat, where she's agreed to cater for a crowd of the who's who. Instead of cashing a fat check for an easy gig, though, she encounters a diabolical plot with more layers than one of her signature pies.

The exclusive event, hosted by superstar guru Rhiannon Frost, promises inner transformation--but when a spiteful attendee turns up dead during the guided meditation, Delilah smells more than incense in the air. Every guest has a motive...and access to a sinister walled garden brimming with exotic poisonous plants.

With her restaurant short-staffed, and her boyfriend, Detective Calvin Capone, splitting his time between bartender duties and undercover sleuthing, Delilah's got her hands full. Can she slice through the lies before the killer strikes again? Or will this luxe getaway turn into a one-way trip to the great beyond?

Review Quotes

Praise for the Deep Dish Mysteries:

"A fine combination of food lore, historical tidbits, and chilly adventures." --Kirkus Reviews on At Death's Dough

"A fun addition to an entertaining series." --First Clue on At Death's Dough

"Fire up the pizza, cue Mariah Carey, and make sure the cat is comfortable: cozies just don't get better than this." --First Clue on Sleep in Heavenly Pizza

"Sleep in Heavenly Pizza promises an exciting blend of intrigue, laughter, warmth and culinary delights." --Seattle Times

"Shades of Agatha Christie in a modern whodunit." --Kirkus Reviews on Public Anchovy #1

"Quigley balances wonderful character development and plenty of low-key humor with the search for a killer. It's hard to imagine a cozy fan who wouldn't find this book to be a total delight." --First Clue on Public Anchovy #1

"Witty, character-driven, and well-plotted....The satire is a joy, Delilah's narration is sheer pleasure, and her restaurant crew provides plenty of balance. This is turning out to be one of the best new cozy series going."
--First Clue on Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust

"Fun and engaging, [with] plenty of thrills...and toppings." --Parade on Six Feet Deep Dish

"Every now and again a cozy comes along in which the author not only checks off all of the boxes but does such an excellent job in the process that the book totally stands out from the crowd. This is the case with Six Feet Deep Dish....Droll and witty, sophisticated and credible, this is a series to watch out for." --First Clue (starred review) on Six Feet Deep Dish

"Funny, exciting, suspenseful... Delilah is a breath of fresh air." --Open Book Society (five stars) on Six Feet Deep Dish

"Your mouth will water from the first page of this delightful new cozy. You'll also love the characters, and the perfectly plotted murder had me guessing the whole way through. Delilah is my new favorite amateur detective." --Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author on Six Feet Deep Dish

"Delilah O'Leary is as appealing as the pizzas she serves at her new restaurant. Fiercely loyal to her friends and employees, the strong willed, hugely competent Delilah is a cozy heroine for our times. I loved everything about her and her refreshing can-do attitude to cooking pizza, running her restaurant, and solving murders, along with the occasional healthy dose of insecurity! Six Feet Deep Dish is a wonderful start to a promising series, and I can't wait to visit Geneva Bay and enjoy more of whatever's being served at Delilah & Son." --Vicki Delany, National bestselling author

"Quigley pens a deliciously twisty mystery layered with salty suspects and packed with local flavor. Six Feet Deep Dish is sure to leave cozy readers drooling for more." --Julie Anne Lindsay, bestselling author

About the Author

MINDY QUIGLEY has won a number of awards for her short stories, including the 2013 Bloody Scotland prize and the 2018 Lightbringer award. Originally from Chicago, she possesses a naturally sophisticated pizza palate. Her desert island pizza choice would be Lou Malnati's "Deep Dish Lou" or an Aurelio's thin-crust with spinach, tomatoes, and black olives. She lives in Virginia with her history professor husband, their two children, and their miniature Schnauzer.