Lanterns Masks & Murder: A Hungry Ghost Cozy Culinary Crime Murder Mystery (A Darcy and Mozart Cozy Culinary Mystery)

Multiple Amazon bestselling cozy mystery author and 2025 Global Book Awards Silver Medal winner for A Very Sticky Murder.A legendary Chinese opera star murdered on stage, a haunting message, and a killer lurking in the shadows of Beijing’s Hungry Ghost Festival.International food critic Darcy Finnegan, her bestie Lizzie, and clue-sniffing Schnoodle Mozart arrive in Beijing to cover the city’s eerie and delicious festival for The Wandering Foodie magazine.But their assignment takes a chilling turn when renowned Peking opera star Jiang Wei is found theatrically posed, a ceremonial jian sword through his heart.With rumors of vengeful spirits frightening the cast, Darcy hunts a flesh-and-blood killer—until a shadowy figure draped in mist forces her to question what’s truly supernatural.As she untangles a web of ambition, betrayal, and ancient superstitions, a terrifying message from beyond the grave emerges, leaving behind only a shattered blood-red opera mask.With festival lanterns floating and ghostly figures lurking, the trio must unmask the killer before the next victim takes their final bow.Special Chinese Mooncake Recipe Included!Praise for Greta Sinclair:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ " Captivating, poignant story from start to finish." -Pam⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ " Another intriguing story in the series! Well researched, written and hard to put down!" -Allie⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ " My favorite of the series so far. Awesome book, can't wait for the next." - Willow⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ " Engrossing story with wonderful characters and inviting setting." - Teresa⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Wonderfully immersive storytelling with vivid descriptions and a killer plot. Greta Sinclair please give me all you’ve got . A Winning Performance! Bravo!" - Jane⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Another wonderful romp with Darcy, Lizzie & Mozart, in what is becoming one of my favorite series. I love the descriptions of the places each book takes part, the humor and the excellent mystery. Lanterns does not disappoint at all! I can't wait for the next in Japan! -Jacqui (Paris)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ " Riveting! Darcy, Lizzie, & Mozzie's exploration of Beijing comes with a deadly twist in their newest travel adventure. Will they be able to solve the mystery before the murderer gets away? Only one way to find out!" -MD