Murder in the Valley of the Heart's Delight: A Mobfoolery Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781088063958)

Dion Maggioli is young, attractive, and poised to inherit his grandfather's garlic growing empire. Chavonne Occhipinti is the daughter of a dominant vineyard owner, but Daddy's little girl holds her own in the board room. The pair would be one of Silicon Valley's elite power couples if it weren't for two things: They've kept their relationship a secret. And now Dion's dead.

The Mobfoolery series continues when bumbling mobsters Dom and Pauly get a cryptic text from Dom's ex-wife Florence, worried about her 'nephew, ' Dion. Soon they and their former burlesque dancer companions, the Ellison sisters-Susan, Margaret, and Millie-arrive at the sleepy southern end of Silicon Valley. But the oak tree beneath which Dion's corpse is discovered isn't the only shady element in the Valley of the Heart's Delight. High stakes land deals, questionable business practices, mysterious "accidents," and devastating family secrets grow as thick as the crops in this community at the intersection of old traditions and modern technology.

Meanwhile, four charming, fedora-wearing elders known as The Hat Pack, bold young thugs, and the well-connected Giuseppina Rosetto help cultivate this story's many twists. Throw in some rambunctious goats and ostriches for good measure, and it's a bumper crop of zany fun.

Still in love with Florence, Dom is eager to give his ex-wife some closure, while potentially giving them a fresh start. Meanwhile, newlyweds Pauly and Millie are on a quest for privacy. Bursting with flavor and juicy characters, Murder in the Valley of the Heart's Delight gives a glimpse into Silicon Valley's agricultural past and highlights the romantic escapades of the over-50 crowd, all while serving up a well-seasoned whodunnit.