It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ang Pompano’s mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: November 3, 2026
Series: A Reluctant Food Columnist Mystery, Book 2
Genre: Culinary Mystery / Crime Fiction
Format: Print, Digital
Author Website: angpompano.com
Book Synopsis
When celebrity chef Connie Langston announces she’s moving her prestigious culinary academy from Connecticut to New York, she ignites a firestorm of controversy. Before the evening is over, she’s dead.
Everyone assumes it was a tragic heart attack. Food columnist Quincy Lazzaro suspects murder.
Determined to reinvent himself as an investigative journalist, Quincy and his octogenarian neighbor, Mary Ticarelli, uncover simmering rivalries, hidden motives, and an exclusive underground world of illegal gourmet dinners where forbidden ingredients and dangerous ambitions collide. When a second murder proves Connie’s death was anything but natural, Quincy and Mary, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Detective Nina Esteves, race to catch the killer before the next course is served.
In the high-stakes world of fine dining, where the rich and privileged guard their reputations as fiercely as their fortunes, some secrets are worth killing for.
About the author
Ang Pompano is an Agatha Award–nominated mystery author, editor, publisher, and blogger. He is the creator of the Blue Palmetto Detective Agency and Reluctant Food Columnist series, and his short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies. A co-founder of Crime Spell Books, he also co-edits the annual Best New England Crime Stories anthology. Ang writes about mystery and food on Mystery Lovers Kitchen and serves on the board of Sisters in Crime Connecticut.
Love the cover! Already ordered the book!
Thank you, Susan! I hope you enjoy it!
I know I will. I loved the first one.
Lovely cover
Great cover! Congratulations, Ang!
Thanks, Mary! I think Shawn Reilly Simmons did a wonderful job designing it.
Thanks for all of the work you put into this cover reveal, Dru!
Looking great! Congratulations!
Thanks, Kathleen!
I love the title and the cover! Can’t wait to read it!
I’m so proud of you! Another page turner mystery. Plus there is a new very interesting character who is very near and dear to my heart. Can you figure out who it is? You can preorder his book which is coming out in November!
Thanks, dear! I appreciate such an unbiased review. Although I have to admit, the reviewer may have a slight conflict of interest. ❤️🤣
What a beautiful cover! Makes me want to be there and smell what’s cooking. And eat it–unless it’s poison. I guess I should get the book to see.
Thanks, Kay. There’s plenty of good food in the book, but I’d be a little careful about what you eat!
It’s gorgeous! Congrats on the great book too!
Thanks, Lucy! Thirty years of writing, friendship, and support. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to share this journey with!
Wonderful Cover!
Thanks, Chris! After almost thirty years of writing together, I’m lucky to have you and Lucy cheering me on!
Beautiful cover! Can’t wait to read Quincy’s latest adventure.
Thanks, Marcia. I’m glad you like the cover. I hope you enjoy Quincy’s latest adventure.
Looking forward to reading the book
Gail, thanks so much! I hope you enjoy Quincy’s latest adventure!
I love the cover and can’t wait to read the book!! I loved all the other ones! Congratulations!
Beth, that’s so nice of you to say. Thank you!
lovely cover design. very captivating
Glad you like it!
Love the cover!
Thank you, Lisa!
I love it!
Thanks so much, Maddie!
Congrats on your upcoming release and your beautiful cover! The story sounds intriguing and I’m looking forward to reading it!