Book Details:
ASIN: B0BDXSM1G7
Publisher: Tonya Kappes Books
Publication Date: May 25, 2023
Print Length: 178 pages
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oJuYBM
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63003264-cappuccino-criminal
About the Book:
In the quaint town of Honey Springs, the Bean Hive Coffee Shop is the heart and soul of the community, and its vivacious owner, Roxy Bloom, is always ready to serve up a steaming cup of java with a side of gossip. But when a brewing storm of real estate treachery ends with the cold-blooded murder of a local agent, Roxy finds herself in the thick of a frothy whodunit that's anything but decaffeinated.
The victim, a hotshot real estate agent, had been spearheading a massive development project that went sour after an intrepid environmentalist unearthed a reason for the town to put the kibosh on the plan. Now, with the town's picturesque charm drawing tourists in droves, Roxy must grind through a list of suspects as long as a coffee bean's journey from farm to cup.
From double-shot deceptions to espresso intrigues, Roxy's quest to unmask the Cappuccino Criminal will plunge her deep into the dark heart of Honey Springs' seedy underbelly. As she sifts through a muddy mixture of secrets, lies, and steamed milk, Roxy will have to rely on her wit, intuition, and the help of her loyal friends to solve the mystery before it boils over and scalds them all.
In this steamy, cozy mystery with a frothy blend of suspense and humor, the stakes have never been higher—or the coffee stronger. It's time for Roxy Bloom to pull the perfect shot and catch the Cappuccino Criminal before their next bitter brew leaves someone else in the grinder. So, curl up with a cup of your favorite beverage, and join Roxy in this un-put-downable tale of murder, mystery, and macchiatos.
My Review:
Cappuccino Criminal is the 12th book in Tonya Kappes' Killer Coffee mystery series. Honey Springs is attempting to bring more tourism to the town with the introduction of a development project. A massive and expensive undertaking, everyone who's invested has something to lose, so when an environmentalist drops a bomb at a town meeting, tensions run sky high. The next day, a body is found and it's none other than the real estate agent helming the project. Armed with a long list of suspects, Roxy finds herself investigating to put a killer behind bars in order to keep her town safe.
Cappuccino Criminal pulls you in and keeps you engaged. The murder of the real estate agent was well-written and Roxy's sleuthing kept me on my toes. I was not at all clued into who the murder was and the motive shocked me. The person wasn’t even on my radar. Every time I thought the suspect was this person or that person, something would happen, and I’d have to try and figure it out again. I love that in a mystery - fill the book full of twists and turns, red herrings, and deliberate misdirects so I have a hard time figuring everything out.I enjoyed all the characters and how the author created them. The world building had me feeling like I was right in the middle of Honey Springs. I was able to visualize the town, the activities, the people, and feel the emotions.
I was provided a copy of this book to read.
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