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Crystal King

Crystal King is a writer, culinary enthusiast, and marketing expert. Her writing is fueled by a love of history and an obsession with the food, language, and culture of Italy. She has taught writing and social media at GrubStreet and several universities including Harvard Extension School and Boston University. Crystal received her masters degree in critical and creative thinking from University of Massachusetts Boston. She lives in the US with her husband and two cats, Nero and Merlin.

Genres: Fantasy, Historical Mystery, Historical

New and upcoming books

December 2025

The Happiness Collector

Novels

   Feast of Sorrow (2017)
   The Chef's Secret (2019)
   In the Garden of Monsters (2024)
   The Happiness Collector (2025)

Crystal King recommends

Aphrodite (2025)
Phoenicia Rogerson
"Forget everything you think you know about the goddess of love - Phoenicia Rogerson's Aphrodite is a revelation that's part divine comedy, part epic drama, and entirely addictive. With razor-sharp wit and surprising heart, Rogerson breathes fresh life into ancient mythology, creating a voice so compelling you'll follow Aphrodite anywhere, even into war with Zeus himself."

Beasts of Carnaval (2025)
Rosália Rodrigo
"Rodrigo crafts a stunning, unputdownable tale of illusion and truth, weaving Caribbean mythology and colonial reckoning into a story that is both breathtaking and brutal. A novel that seduces, startles, and refuses to let go."

Daughter of Chaos (2025)
(Dark Pantheon , book 1)
A S Webb
"A spellbinding masterpiece that breathes new life into Greek mythology, intertwining it with epic fantasy in a familiar and refreshingly original way."

The Lunar Housewife (2022)
Caroline Woods
"A wild, rollicking ride that shows us the 1950s were anything but simpler times. Woods deftly rockets the reader through the Cold War, spy networks, living on the moon, and even into the life of Ernest Hemingway. Louise is the perfect feminist heroine, punching through the lies and misogyny to find her own truth in the world. Truly the most fun I've had reading a book in a long time."

Anticipation (2021)
Melodie Winawer
"Winawer's knack for bringing distant worlds to life is evident in her latest novel. Anticipation is a rich tapestry, meticulously researched, and woven with the threads of a sweeping romance, a wild ride through history, and a fascinating medical mystery, all set against the backdrop of an ancient Byzantine city. Settle in for a luxurious read!"

Jacobo's Rainbow (2021)
David Hirshberg
"Jacobo’s Rainbow is a powerful, electrifying glimpse into the life of a young student advocating for the Free Speech Movement and protesting the Vietnam War. It’s a story about truth, loyalty, tradition, and the shortcomings of human perception, an all-too-often occurrence for those who haven’t yet experienced much of life. Hirshberg’s keenly nuanced characters will remain with the reader long after the last page."

The Night Portrait (2020)
Laura Morelli
"The Night Portrait is an astonishing, epic tale that seamlessly spans centuries of history and art, encompassing the beauty of the Renaissance and the horrible truths of Nazi Germany. Masterfully imagined and unforgettable, this riveting novel shows us the power of art to bring hope in a world of despair."

Raphael: Painter in Rome (2020)
Stephanie Storey
"A sumptuous, dazzling dive into the world of Italian Renaissance art through the eyes of one of its most celebrated artists. Raphael, Painter in Rome unfolds in unforgettable detail, with all the color and richness of the era: popes and princes, courtesans and cardinals, mystery and murder, ardor and art. The world of Raphael is one I wanted to linger in forever."

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