Death by Café Mocha
Coffee lovers are gathering from far and wide at the hotel, and Krissy, Rita, and Vicki are excited. But some of the attendees may need to switch to decaf, as a public argument breaks out soon after they check-in and then a flavor competition leads to bitter feelings.
When the winner of the contest is beaned with a carafe full of café mocha, suspicions swirl—along with accusations of bribery. Was the dead man offering perks to the judges—or was something sinister going on in his personal life? This case is going to keep Krissy up all night long.
Series: A Bookstore Café Mystery – Book #7
Author: Alex Erickson
Genre: Cozy Mystery/ Bookstore/Coffee
Publisher: Kensington Mystery
Page Count: 304
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Death by Café Mocha is the seventh book in the “A Bookstore Café Mystery” cozy mystery series by author Alex Erickson, published by Kensington Books. The addition of this latest book will have fans of the series smiling at Krissy’s antics.
The female characters in this cozy mystery are a bit on the immature side, even though they are all thirty years old and up. However, they are also very interesting and entertaining to follow throughout the story. It’s intriguing to see how far Krissy will go to solve the murder of someone she didn’t even know and has no business being involved with. Her inability to stay out of the investigation is comical at times and makes this book fun to read.
The murder itself is fascinating because it was done at a coffee convention with a lot of people milling about at all times. The resolution and the killer’s motive aren’t off the mark in the competitive world of coffee. This makes the story believable.
In this book, the characters are taken outside of their comfort zone. Even though they are uncomfortable at first and awed by the sheer amount of people, vendors, and coffee choices, they come to realize how big the industry is and the lengths people will go to in order to succeed in the business.
I enjoyed this new addition to Alex Erickson’s cozy mystery series. The writing is top-notch; the story keeps you guessing while turning the page. The characters are personable and eccentric. The plot moves quickly, the killer is revealed, justice is served. Death by Café Mocha gives readers a craving for more cozy mystery books and more coffee.
Cozy mystery series similar to A Bookstore Café Mystery that readers will enjoy is Kym Roberts’ https://www.kymroberts.com/ mystery series “A Book Barn Mystery” https://www.thecozyreview.com/a-reference-to-murder/ or Caroline Fardig’s http://www.carolinefardig.com/ “The Java Jive Series” https://www.thecozyreview.com/brew-or-die/.
About the Author:
Alex Erickson is the author of both the Bookstore Café and the Furever Pets mysteries. When he’s not writing, he enjoys spending his time gaming or playing music. He lives in Ohio with his wife, son, and their three crazy cats.
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