Fresh Brewed Murder
by Emmeline Duncan
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Pub Date Mar 30 2021 | Archive Date May 31 2021
Kensington Books | Kensington
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Description
“Coffee-lovers, this book is for you…I foresee many enjoyable Ground Rules mysteries to come.” —Criminal Element
Master barista Sage Caplin is opening a new coffee cart in Portland, Oregon, but a killer is brewing up a world of trouble. . . .
Portland is famous for its rain, hipsters, craft beers . . . and coffee. Sage Caplin has high hopes for her coffee cart, Ground Rules, which she runs with her business partner, Harley—a genius at roasting beans and devising new blends. That’s essential in a city where locals have intensely strong opinions about cappuccino versus macchiato—especially in the case of one of Sage’s very first customers. . . .
Sage finds the man’s body in front of her cart, a fatal slash across his neck. There’s been plenty of anger in the air, from longtime vendors annoyed at Ground Rules taking a coveted spot in the food truck lot, to protesters demonstrating against a new high-rise. But who was mad enough to commit murder? Sage is already fending off trouble in the form of her estranged, con-artist mother, who’s trying to trickle back into her life. But when Sage’s very own box cutter is discovered to be the murder weapon, she needs to focus on finding the killer fast—before her business, and her life, come to a bitter end. . . .
“Lively characters help propel the intricate plot. Cozy fans will hope to see a lot more of Sage and friends.” —Publishers Weekly
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781496733399 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
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Featured Reviews
Norma F, Reviewer
Grab your glass pour-over carafe, put in a Kalita wave filter, grind up your coffee, add exactly 21 grams of Fair Trade single-origin beans and gently, in circular motions, pour 375 grams of 200 degrees Fahrenheit water over the beans. Wait two minutes. Pour into a reusable cup, grab Emmeline Duncan’s “Fresh Brewed Murder” and sip while you read! Sound excessive? Then you aren’t ready for the hipster Portland coffee scene. Good news - you’ve got time to brush up on your coffee knowledge as this book is to be published March 30, 2021.
Sage Caplin knows her coffee; good thing, because she’s just opened Ground Rules, a coffee cart, in Portland’s Rail Yard. She’s got her Uncle Jimmy backing her as a silent partner, Harley helping her roast the beans and the best location in her uncle’s Rail Yard. She’s made it two full days before disaster strikes. A customer, the construction manager from the site across the road, is found dead beside Ground Rules. Sage is immediately considered a person of interest as it was her box cutter that dealt the final blow. As the investigation deepens, Sage’s past starts to catch up with her. Will Saffron Jones derail Sage’s attempt at forging a new future? Will Ground Rules meet its bitter end? Just who killed David Stevens?
If your day doesn’t start until you get coffee, this book is for you. Not only will you get to learn about coffee culture, but you will also be treated to a well-written cozy mystery. I love Duncan’s writing style. She’s obviously in touch with the Portland foodie scene and familiar with the hipster vibe. In addition, it’s refreshing to see someone write about the homeless, the challenges of running a small business, gentrification, the concept of suspended coffees for those in need, and food choices for those with different health concerns; all issues millennials and generation Z readers will appreciate. You’ll find yourself giggling at some of her descriptions: “a college-aged girl with sleepy eyes and an almost terminal case of bedhead ordered a caramel mocha.” The pacing and characterization is on point. The coffee culture is secondary to the character development and the sprinkle of humour rounds out the overall flavour. This is book one of a new series and I look forward to hearing more about the customers who frequent Ground Rules.
Thank you to Emmeline Duncan, Kensington Books and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Lisa C, Reviewer
From the bold cover, to the snippet of a description, I had a really good feeling about this book. I’m so happy to say my intuition was correct and Fresh Brewed Murder is a fantastic addition to the cozy mystery genre.
Sage and her business partner Harley, are the owners of a hip coffee truck. Pulling shots is one of the things Sage does best, but when she finds herself tangled up in a murder investigation, she needs to do all she can to prove she’s innocent.
I really enjoyed this book, the characters are very likable and I always like to read a book that features coffee and baristas.
I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
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