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Novels in the
Deep Dish Mystery Series
St. Martin’s Publishing/Minotaur's buzziest new mass market mystery series, with 50,000+ copies sold.
By Mindy Quigley
DEEP-DISH MYSTERIES
Macmillan-Minotaur Publisher
The Deep-Dish Mysteryseries, is based on Mindy Quigley’s bestselling books from Macmillan-Minotaur. Five out of six novels have been published, with an ever-expanding fanbase. The publisher just extended Quigley’s contract for six more. The tone is Only Murders in the Building meets a sassier, sexier Murder, She Baked—witty, female-forward, and irresistibly bingeable.
About the series: Set in the picturesque, upscale lakeside town of Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, the stories follow fiery gourmet pizza chef Delilah O’Leary, whose knack for solving murders rivals her flair in the kitchen. Each mystery is tied to a local festival, culinary competition, or small-town scandal —blending humor, heart, and a sprinkle of old Chicago mob lore (with Detective Calvin Capone, her flirtatious love interest and a descendant of that Capone). Her quirky aunt and colorful staff each bring their own backstories and dynamics, making for a fun, emotional ride. And, of course, there’s the proverbial "cozy cat" Butterball. The books even feature tested recipes, offering natural tie-in and outreach opportunities.
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THE DEEP DISH COZY MYSTERY SERIES
“Fun and engaging, with plenty of thrills…and toppings.” ―Parade
“Shades of Agatha Christie in a modern whodunit.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Hilariously delicious… a riveting, fun whodunit.” ―Woman’s World
“An exciting blend of intrigue, laughter, warmth and culinary delights.” ―Seattle Times
“Quigley balances wonderful character development and plenty of
low-key humor with the search for a killer. It’s hard to imagine a cozy
[mystery] fan who wouldn’t find this book to be a total delight.”
―First Clue
Sleep In Heavenly Pizza
A holiday mystery based on the novel of the same name
Logline :
When a holiday snow sculpting competition turns deadly, a hard-charging chef must solve the case before the trail goes cold.
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Sleep In Heavenly Pizza
Deep-dish pizza chef and restaurateur, Delilah O’Leary, is ready to dish out holiday cheer as Geneva Bay, Wisconsin, plays host to the nation’s top snow sculpting championship. The cozy lakeside town transforms into a wintry wonderland of sparkling sculptures, outdoor skating, and endless cocoa refills.
Catering an upscale Chrismukkah party should be the icing on the cake—but Delilah’s festive plans take a dark turn when a snow sculpture reveals a chilling surprise: a frozen corpse buried inside one of the frosty masterpieces.
With the town in shock and the festival in jeopardy, Delilah teams up with her sous chef bestie, Sonya Dokter, and sexy detective Calvin Capone, great-grandson of the legendary Chicago gangster.
With her bustling new restaurant in overdrive, and surprise visits from emotionally complicated family members (some of whom become suspects), Delilah has her hands full. Armed with her sharp instincts, her chubby cat Butterball, and her sassy great-Aunt Biz, Delilah dives into the mystery.
The suspect list grows longer than her holiday menu, and she’ll need a sprinkle of luck—and a heaping dose of sleuthing— to catch the killer before the wrong person takes the fall.
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Mindy Quigley is the author of two lighthearted mystery series. Her latest, the Deep Dish Mysteries, was a Woman’s World book club pick and has been featured in Parade and The Seattle Times.
Mindy's non-writing career took her from the US to the UK, where she worked as the personal assistant to the scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep and as project manager for a research clinic founded by the author J.K. Rowling. She lives in Virginia with her Civil War history professor husband and their children.
Gwen Ogle is a screenwriter, academic, mother, and wife. She earned her MFA in Television and Screenwriting after receiving the Jan Marino Scholarship, which nurtures the power of strong, independent female storytelling in television and film. Her residency was at the Jim Henson Studios, formerly the historic Charlie Chaplin stage, in Los Angeles. She holds a PhD in Education, and held a three year Fellowship with NASA. In addition to writing for both television and film, she continues her writing and research interests in storytelling in virtual environments.
A lifelong learner, Gwen continues to learn about all aspects
of the production process, working on various films and
commercial productions in the roles of Writer, Production
Coordinator, Production Assistant, Office PA, 1st AD, Script
Supervisor, and Editor. She is currently developing a docuseries about changing the paradigm of education.
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