Book Club Discussion: Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes

Book Club Discussion: Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes

  • Ages 18+

Let's chat about "Mango, Mambo, and Murder" by Raquel V. Reyes at our book club discussion - see you there!

By Corona Mystery & Thriller Book Club

Date and time

Monday, December 1 · 6:30 - 7:30pm PST

Location

Corona Public Library

650 South Main Street Corona, CA 92882

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour
  • Ages 18+
  • Free venue parking

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quinones-Smith becomes a seasoned sleuth in Raquel Reyes's Caribbean Kitchen Mystery debut, a savory treat for fans of Joanne Fluke and Jenn McKinlay.

Food anthropologist Miriam Quinones-Smith's move from New York to Coral Shores, Miami, is traumatic enough without having to deal with her son's toddler tantrums and her husband's midlife crisis. Her best friend, Alma, adds some spice back into Miriam's life when she offers her a job as an on-air cooking expert on a Spanish-language morning TV show. But when the newly minted star attends a Women's Club luncheon, a socialite sitting at her table suddenly falls face-first into the chicken salad, never to nibble again.

When a second woman dies soon after, suspicions coalesce around a controversial Cuban herbalist, Dr. Fuentes--especially after the morning show's host collapses while interviewing him. But then, Detective Pullman learns that the socialite's death resulted from a drug overdose--and an anonymous tip fingers Alma as the pusher.

Pullman persuades Miriam to ply her culinary know-how and her understanding of Coral Shores's Caribbean culture to help find the killer and clear Alma's name. While her hubby dallies with his ex-girlfriend, Juliet, Miriam quizzes her neighbors for answers and researches all manner of herbs.

As the ingredients to the deadly scheme begin blending together, Miriam is on the verge of learning how and why the women died. But her snooping may turn out to be a recipe for her own murder.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

RAQUEL V. REYES writes Latina protagonists. Her Cuban-American heritage, Miami, and Spanglish feature prominently in her work. Mango, Mambo, and Murder, the first in the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series, won a LEFTY for Best Humorous Mystery and an International Latino Book Award. It was nominated for an Agatha Award and optioned for film. Raquel’s short stories appear in various anthologies, including The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2022.

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We invite you to join our Mystery Book Club, hosted here in Corona, CA, at the Corona Public Library! Each month, we’ll read and discuss a new mystery novel, ranging from well-known authors to hidden gems.

Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just getting started, we’d love to have you. Connect with fellow book lovers, enjoy thought-provoking discussions, and help us unravel the mysteries behind some of the best books out there!